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Bedford Radio partners with Howdens as third Bedford Business Expo opens for bookings
Bedford Radio has announced its Third Bedford Business Expo taking place on 18 March, 10am - 3pm, at Kings House Bedford, with headline sponsor Howdens helping to...
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Bedford council serves its first planning enforcement warning notices
Bedford Borough Council has served a planning enforcement warning notice to a Wootton property.
Bedford Hockey Club returns to full card as Men’s 1st XI grab late victory
Hockey was finally able to return to Chester Road at the weekend, after several weekends of cancellations, due to frozen pitches, with all scheduled away fixtures also taking place. The Men's...
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New homes target for Bedford mean extra 240 houses a year need to be built
Government changes to house building polices and the age of the Bedford Borough Council Local Plan means an extra 240 new homes have to be built in the borough every year.
Bedford Road closed this morning due to HGV hydraulic oil spill
Motorists in the Bedford and Biggleswade area are warned of a road closure due to a HGV hydraulic oil spill.
Another Lobjoit stunner returns Bedford Town to second in Southern League
Leon Lobjoit was once again the match winner as Bedford Town beat Stourbridge 1-0 away from home on Tuesday night (21 January) to return to second place in Southern League...
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New digital ID app unveiled as shoppers and pubgoers to be able to prove age with phones
A video demonstration shows how the government’s new digital ID app can be used as proof of age, as well as an app which will allow users to see updates on their benefits, pay vehicle tax and more.
King Charles’ property empire partners with business to build 50 net zero carbon homes in Bedford
The King’s property empire – The Crown Estate – has partnered with three companies to deliver housing projects across the country.
Government increases Bedford Borough’s new homes target
Government changes to house building policies and the age of the Bedford Borough Council Local Plan means an extra 240 new homes have to be built in the borough every year. The larger house-building target is a result of...
Is Bedford’s Universal theme park about to be given the green light?
Rumours that the government will use a speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to give the green light to Bedford's Universal Studios are gathering pace, following an article on the Bloomberg website...
Universal Studios: "Things are looking positive," Bedford MP reveals after meet with Chancellor
As negotiations continue between the Government and Universal for a resort and theme park near Bedford, MP Mohammad Yasin has been assured to stay optimistic.
Giveaway: Win four tickets to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Quarry Theatre
Some of the best-loved children’s characters are coming to the Quarry next month when The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to town – and we’ve got four tickets to give away to one lucky reader. Featuring 75 lovable puppets based on the unmistakable illustrations of author Eric Carle, the sho...
"Fait Accompli" decision to charge Central Bedfordshire residents for replacement waste bins to be debated at scrutiny meeting
A decision by Central Bedfordshire Council to charge residents around £40 to replace a damaged or lost waste bin is set to be debated at a committee meeting later this year.
Chief constable says “more work to be done” in light of knife crime statistics
Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable has said there’s more work to be done to tackle knife crime as figures show the county ranks among the highest in England for offences. The analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data by...
Kid Rock: what happened during his 'cringe' BBC News interview - what was said?
Kid Rock left a BBC presenter speechless after calling her ‘sexy’ live on air 😳
Affordable housing and play area included in Wootton planning application
Ninety new homes could be built on land at Hall End Road in Wootton – if a planning application is approved. The applicant seeks approval for a development featuring a mix of market and affordable housing, alongside green spaces and associated works. The proposed development, located on the edge o...
"Welcoming and aspirational" Lincroft Academy judged good in all categories by Ofsted
Oakley school Lincroft Academy, part of Meridian Trust, has been rated by Ofsted as a school good in all four key areas following its latest inspection.
"We need to up our effort" says Bedfordshire's chief constable as figures reveal knife crime rates are among highest in the country
Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable has said there’s more work to be done to tackle knife crime as figures show the county ranks among the highest in England for offences.
Top Bedford councillors face criticism for not attending scrutiny meetings
A councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council portfolio holders for not attending scrutiny meetings.
Portfolio holders criticised for “no shows” at scrutiny meetings
A councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council portfolio holders for not attending scrutiny meetings. Councillor Jonathan Abbott (Lib Dem, Clapham and Oakley) asked last week’s Environment and Sustainable Communities...