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Police release picture of missing 16-year-old with links to Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Wyatt.
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80 houses in Bromham and road closures among our latest online public notices for Bedford
There’s a few interesting planning applications and road closures, according to the latest public notices on our site.
Drainage culvert forces Dallas Road development redesign
A major Bedford housing development must be redesigned after a large drainage culvert was discovered beneath the former Hazlewood Foods site. In a letter to Bedford Borough Council...
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Riseley Neighbourhood Plan cannot be used to stop new housing
Bedford Borough Council has told developers that the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan cannot be used to stop new housing, clearing the way for a 32-home scheme on the former Margaret Beaufort Middle...
Bedford's poorest families could be facing higher council tax bills
Bedford borough’s low income families could face higher council tax bills from April.
Bedford primary school headteacher struck off after her secret haul of alcohol was found by staff
A former primary school headteacher has been barred from the profession after a secret stash of booze was uncovered.
I explored our archives and discovered these fascinating images of Woburn Abbey down the years
Our latest retro gallery from around our brilliant area throws the spotlight on Woburn Abbey.
£1.8 million growth grant programme to help Bedfordshire businesses
Bedfordshire businesses can apply for a new £1.8 million growth grant programme in the South Midlands.
Clophill voted hot to trot by horse riders
A Bedfordshire village has galloped into the top 10 list of the nation’s top destinations for equestrian getaways.
Locals divided over proposed mini-supermarket on Goldington Road
A supermarket giant is planning a new convenience store on Bedford’s Goldington Road, sparking a debate over the future of local businesses. Asda Stores Limited is seeking a premises licence...
Applications open for traders, caterers, and charities at next year's Bedford River Festival
Applications for pitches are now open for the next river festival – due to take place on July 18 and 19.
Bedford River Festival 2026 invites traders, caterers and charities to apply for pitches
Traders, caterers and charities are being invited to apply for pitches at Bedford River Festival 2026, following a record 300,000 visitors at this year’s free two-day event. Applications are now open...
East West Rail plan promises new Bedford station, hospital hub and Universal-ready line as leaders warn ‘big questions remain’
East West Rail has published a 277 page update including plans for a rebuilt Bedford station, a new Bedford St Johns next to the hospital, and major changes to the Marston Vale Line. Local leaders say...
Have your say over community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire
Residents are being invited to have their say on whether they would like to see community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire.
Tee strike helps Real Bedford to Southern League Bury double
Conor Tee's 37th minute strike helped Real Bedford to a tight 1-0 win against Bury Town on Tuesday night (18 November) as Real Bedford kept up the pace with unbeaten Southern League...
East West Rail latest updates: New multi-storey car park to be accessed via Bedford's Ford End Road
East West Rail have revealed a raft of updated designs following its last consultation.
New 38-metre radar tower at Cranfield Airport could transform airspace mapping
A new radar facility has been built at Cranfield Airport, enhancing the university’s world-class aviation research.
Grant-funded ASB officers begin work to tackle issues in Bedford town centre
Grant-funded ASB officers are now patrolling Bedford town centre to increase safety, deter anti-social behaviour and support police and council teams. New uniformed anti-social behaviour...
Government policy punishing families must end now
Helen Barnard, director of policy, research and impact at Trussell says the cruel two-child limit policy is punishing families and must be scrapped urgently.
Just drop it: Knife amnesty bins in place across Bedfordshire as part of national week of action
Knife amnesty bins are in place across Bedfordshire as part of a national week of action.