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20 people involved as mass brawl breaks out in Ampthill
Police are hoping for intel from the public following a mass brawl on Saturday evening (January 24).
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Environmental impact “unlikely to be significant” as 400 homes given the go-ahead in Kempston
Bedford Borough Council has decided that a proposed residential development of up to 400 homes on land at Gibraltar Corner, Kempston, will not require a full Environmental Impact...
This former farm workers’ cottage just 15 minutes from Bedford has a dramatic vaulted ceiling
Now this space is impressive...
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Plans for former Milwaukees night club near Bedford resubmitted to council
A developer has resubmitted plans to alter the design of a long-approved industrial development at a former nightclub.
Environmental impact assessment for 400-home plan in Kempston not needed, says council
Bedford Borough Council has decided that a proposed residential development of up to 400 homes on land at Gibraltar Corner, Kempston, will not require a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) at this stage.
St John Ambulance seeks youth leaders as new cadet unit lauches in Bedford
The national first aid charity St John Ambulance is seeking young adult volunteers to become youth leaders at their new Cadet Unit in Bedford. The new unit will open on St John's...
Former mental health hospital near Bedford could become special needs school
Plans have been submitted to breath new life into a former hospital.
Real Bedford Women downed by last minute Lewes penalty
Real Bedford returned to home action following their 5-1 victory over Cheltenham Town on 4 January, but were edged out 2-1 by Lewes FC after conceding a late penalty in stoppage time...
Bridleway at Haynes to close for SIX MONTHS while culvert is repaired
Horse lovers beware as a bridleway at Haynes is being temporarily shut.
Sharnbrook man pleads not guilty to rape charge in Philip Young trial
A man from Sharnbrook has pleaded not guilty to rape in a trial alongside Philip Young, who has pleaded guilty to 40 sexual offences against his former wife. Norman Macksoni, 47, of...
Council sees 24% increase in recycling as glass collections rolled out
Bedford Borough Council has described its glass recycling initiative as a 'sparkling success' after more than 220 tonnes of additional recycling were collected in December...
Bedford Ath narrowly beat Kettering to remain in play-off hunt
Bedford Athletic won a closely contested local derby at Kettering 15-5 on Saturday (24 January) to stay ahead of their rivals in the race for a Regional Two East Midlands play-off spot...
Sue Ryder’s Bedfordshire and Borders Christmas Treecycling scheme raises ‘treemendous’ £21,000
More than 1,300 Christmas trees were recycled across Bedfordshire and borders in Sue Ryder’s Treecycling scheme, raising £21,035 to support palliative and bereavement...
Bedford Blues battle back to maximum point victory against Coventry
Bedford Blues sealed their first victory of the new year with a thoroughly entertaining 38-31 victory over old rivals, Coventry at Goldington Road to maintain second place in Champ Rugby...
Marsh stunner seals Bedford Town smash and grab at Alfreton
Tyrone Marsh's 30-yard free kick was a sensational winner as Bedford Town sealed a key 2-1 victory at relegation threatened, Alfreton Town on Saturday (24 January)...
105 new homes could be built on site of former Robert Bruce school in Kempston
Developers have submitted plans to build 105 new homes on the former Robert Bruce Middle School site in Kempston.
Bedford Ian writes…
23 January 2026: Half clean, Monsieur Mangetout, Distressing times, and Blues superstition. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
Man found with imitation gun, drugs and £2k cash during county lines drugs bust in Bedford
A man arrested as part of a crackdown to shut down active drug lines in Bedford, was found with an imitation firearm, drugs and £2k cash.
4.9% tax rise will help stabilise services says Bedford council
Councillor Marc Frost, Bedford Borough Council’s portfolio holder for finance, says the proposed 2026/27 budget is designed to deliver “more focused prevention, faster decision making, and stabilised frontline services that have been under strain”.
Check out Bedford Borough’s new food waste caddies – and how to use them
You may have already received yours – if not, two grey food waste caddies will soon be landing on your doorstep.