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Police ‘concerned’ for wellbeing of missing teenager with links to Bedford
Police say they are concerned for the wellbeing of a missing teenager with links to Bedford.
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Police release picture of 14-year-old missing from Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Mason.
Missing person: Can you help find missing 14-year-old Mason?
Bedfordshire Police has launched a public appeal to help find missing 14-year-old Mason. He was last seen at his home address in Bedford at...
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Letters: Every petty sniping councillor should be ashamed of helping to run this Borough’s affairs into the ground
Oh, the joy of reading Paul Hutchison's delicious take-down of Tom Wootton's pompous, disastrous tenure at the helm of our council. It's long overdue that someone should point out the emperor...
Bedford Town concede seven in Merthyr Town thrashing
Bedford Town suffered a first real National League thrashing on Saturday (14 February) as they lost 7-1 to National League North's surprise package, Merthyr Town in South Wales...
Bedford Blues humbled by Doncaster as Castle Park curse continues
Bedford Blues' dire form at the home of Doncaster Knights, Castle Park continued on Saturday (14 February) as they shipped eight tries to comfortably lost 50-12 in round 17 of Champ Rugby...
Tee tap in earns Real Bedford scrappy win over Stratford
Conor Tee's second half tap in earned Real Bedford an attritional but vital 1-0 win against a belligerent Stratford Town in Southern League Premier Central on Saturday (14 February)...
Bedford Ian writes…
13 February: Teflon Tom?, Ghost writer, Apostrophe apathy, and Heroes among us. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Carpet store relocates to new premises at Bedford’s St John’s Retail Park
Tapi Carpets & Floors have moved to new premises at St John’s Retail Park in Rope Walk, Bedford.
Breaking news: Councillors launch joint petition calling for Bedford Borough mayor to resign
Councillors across Bedford Borough Council have launched a joint petition calling for Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) to resign. The announcement was made in an...
Bedfordians invited to write “Letters to Our Children” for Children’s Mental Health Week
A community project to share messages of hope, encouragement and belonging has been launched this week as part of Children's Mental Health Week (9 - 15 February)...
Pair charged with more than 80 offences following spate of burglaries and thefts across Kempston and Milton Keynes
Police have charged two people with more than 80 offences following a series of burglaries and attacks on cars in Kempston and Milton Keynes.
Business rates changes welcomed by pubs and music venues but more reform needed
At the end of January, the government announced a new support package for pubs and live music venues, including a 15% cut in business rates from April 2026. The U-turn followed...
Two charged with more than 80 offences after Kempston burglary spree
Two people have been charged with more than 80 offences following burglaries and vehicle crime in Kempston and Milton Keynes earlier this year. Enya Morgan, 28, and Jamie Lee Dalton, 25, both...
Charity match for respected Bedford football coach raises thousands for British Heart Foundation
Almost £6,000 was raised at The Eyrie, home of Bedford Town Football Club, in the memory of a well-known football coach at the end of January in aid of the British Heart Foundation...
Lack of five-year housing supply undermining Bedford Borough’s neighbourhood plans, warns committee
Borough councillors have warned that neighbourhood plans are being undermined as plans for a 75-home development in Clapham were approved. Last night (Thursday), the chair of...
'Why bother with neighbourhood plans?' Councillors' concerns as 75-home development in Clapham approved
Borough councillors have warned that neighbourhood plans are being undermined as plans for a 75-home development in Clapham were approved.
Have your say on new powers to tackle vehicle-related antisocial behaviour across Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a consultation on introducing proposed new powers to tackle vehicle-related antisocial behaviour across the area.
Who puts Bedford on the map? Nominate now for the Raising the Profile of Bedford Borough Award
Who is putting Bedford Borough on the map? Nominate your local star for the Raising the Profile award in the 2025 Everyday Heroes Awards. Nominations close 1 March...
Bedford Borough Council’s overspend rises to £14 million as financial crisis deepens
Bedford Borough Council’s forecast overspend has risen to £14.3 million, as internal auditors warned that the forecast overspend exceeds available reserves. The figures were discussed...