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Bedford Park concerts: All you need to know about road closures and parking
Bedford Park's annual turn in the spotlight is once again upon us, as it plays host to the Bedford Summer Sessions, kicking off tonight with Scottish legends, Simple Minds...
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Can you help find missing teenage boy last seen in Bedford town centre?
Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing 15-year-old teenage boy.
Bedford Labour and Conservatives abstain over motion urging government to rethink disability benefit cuts
Bedford borough's Labour and Conservative Groups abstained on a motion urging the government to rethink its proposed disability benefit cuts. v.2
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Universal Studios Bedford: Key details revealed including opening hours
Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) has published key details for its upcoming entertainment resort complex near Bedford.
Universal Studios Bedford: Everything we know so far
Now the announcement has finally been made, the anticipation can begin.
Watch 'dangerous' near misses for cyclists as figures reveal Bedfordshire Police has country's highest prosecution rate
A series of "dangerous" near misses for cyclists have been caught on video – with motorists seen passing with just inches to spare.
Planning consultation opens for Bedford Borough’s Universal Studios theme park
The public consultation on plans for the proposed Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedford Borough is now open, providing residents and stakeholders with the opportunity to share their...
Universal Studios Bedford: Consultation for theme park plan is now open
The planning consultation for the Universal Studios Theme Park near Bedford is now open.
“It stirs the soul to see a sea of smiling faces”, Russell Watson can’t wait for Bedford Park Proms
With just days to go until this year’s Proms in Bedford Park, one of Britain’s best-loved tenors, Russell Watson, says he can’t wait to take to the stage for what promises to be a magical summer evening...
"I don’t see it as a job. It’s pure love" The Bedford ice cream man whose family has been spreading smiles for nearly 60 years
Meet the record-breaking Bedfordshire ice cream man whose family has been putting smiles on faces for nearly six decades
Parties abstain from government’s controversial disability benefit cuts vote
Bedford Borough’s Labour and Conservative Groups abstained on a motion urging the government to rethink its proposed disability benefit cuts. Green councillor Lucy Bywater...
Mayor’s “Universal Day” plan delayed as motion withdrawn from meeting
A proposal by Bedford mayor Tom Wootton to establish “Universal Day” was withdrawn from this week’s full council meeting and will be brought back at a later date, the council has confirmed...
Road closures for £3m pipe replacement work due to start in Bedford Borough village
Anglian Water is starting work on the final stages of a project to replace 6km of water pipes in Keysoe.
Cabinet reshuffle at Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton has announced some changes to his Cabinet.
Mayor apologises for councillor’s ‘mansplaining’ misstep
An unnamed Bedford borough councillor has been accused of mansplaining following a meeting in March. During last night’s Full Council (Wednesday, 2 July), Bedford resident Tracy Wagner...
Opinion: Being without power during the Kempston power cut was a challenge
On the morning of Wednesday, 25 June, the power to over 200 homes in Kempston was cut following a fault in an electricity substation. For thousands of people, this was just a headline and a story...
Investigation planned after Bedford councillor accused of 'mansplaining'
An unnamed Bedford borough councillor has been accused of mansplaining following a meeting in March.
Bedford mayor's 'Universal Day' proposal postponed
Bedford mayor’s “Universal Day” proposal was withdrawn from last night’s (Wednesday, July 2) full council meeting.
Delivery drivers left out of new law despite sharp rise in attacks
Recent research has revealed that Bedfordshire Police have logged 600 offences against delivery drivers, with only 34 resulting in an arrest. In one incident, a delivery driver was attacked...
Bedfordshire churches urged to take part in vital building survey
This week, Churches of all denominations in Bedfordshire are being urged to participate in a national study launched to assess the state of church buildings and celebrate the community...