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3 in 5 private rental homes in Bedford fail to meet band C energy efficiency rating

New figures have revealed three in five private rental homes in Bedford were rated D or below for their energy efficiency.

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MP fears de facto decision has already been made over Bedford ambulance call centre

Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin believes a decision to close Bedford Emergency Operations Centre may just be a formality.

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Bedford commuters: Buses to replace Thameslink and East Midlands trains south of Luton this weekend

If you’re planning on using the train this weekend, be warned.

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Central Tickets data breach: what happened, has personal information been stolen and how to protect passwords?

How terrifying 😢

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iPad Mini: Apple announces new iPad Mini in surprise to fans - here’s what to expect

Hands up if you saw this coming! 😱

Bedford Independent

Police promise action as shoplifiting offences reach all time high in Bedfordshire

One of the county's top police officers has said they are taking retail crimes very seriously after figures revealed that there has been a dramatic rise in shoplifting offences in the last five...

Bedford Independent

Monthly column: Thank you – Telecare tax blocked… for now

I want to say thank you to the hundreds of residents of Bedford Borough who signed our petition calling for the implementation of the cruel Telecare Tax to be stopped. The good news is that the...

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Why can you see Northern Lights better on your phone than with your eye?

Blame a quirk of science 😅

Bedford Independent

Art sale and exhibition ‘with a twist’ at Bedford’s Old Arcade

A thriving town centre art studio is launching a new studio sale and exhibition with a twist at this weekend's 'The Big Fat Salon Hang' in the Old Arcade. Since moving into their space in The Arcade, the POP STUDIO4 artists have...

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More adults in Bedford smoke – despite the UK smoking rate falling to record low

New figures show more adults in Bedford were smokers last year – bucking the trend across the UK.

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Record-breaking number take part in this year's Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Almost 150 participants signed up for the 2024 Bedford Junior Aquathlon at the weekend – the highest in its 18-year history.

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Alton Towers teams up with NHS to tackle national blood shortages this winter

Alton Towers Resort is helping the NHS tackle the urgent shortage of blood donors this winter - through a spine-tingling partnership.

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Have your say on how to tackle domestic abuse and support survivors in Central Bedfordshire

Residents in Central Bedfordshire can have their say on the council’s Domestic Abuse Strategy.

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Traffic lights in darkness after power cut hits most of Bedford

Many traffic lights across Bedford are out of use following a power cut yesterday evening (Monday).

Bedford Independent

Wixams parish council vote to find “alternative cost-free” process over complaints

Wixams Parish Council has voted to find an alternative cost-free conflict resolution process after an estimate to resolve the current complaints was put at £55,000. Bedford Borough Council said it has no legal powers to require the parish...

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Police and crime commissioner urges Bedfordians to report shoplifting incidents

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said "shoplifting is an epidemic", but if shops don’t report it, "the police aren’t going to act". PCC John Tizard (Labour) was responding to a question from Bedford’s mayor...

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Historical ringing of St Paul’s bells to commemorate Vicar’s retirement

The bells of St Paul's church in Bedford rang out for three hours recently in a peal to commemorate the retirement of the Reverend Canon Kevin Goss as Vicar of St. Paul’s, Bedford. The Society of Royal Cumberland Youths, made up...

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23andMe: how to delete your genetic DNA data as company is 'on the brink' - steps to take

Oh no! 😰

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Bedford drivers warned to expect overnight delays on A421 and A1

Drivers in and around Bedford will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

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This former mill just outside Bedford has been converted into a quirky, contemporary house

This house is what dreams are made of (well, my dreams, at any rate).