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Peek inside this lovely home in Bedford's Shaftesbury Avenue, complete with high ceilings
Houses don’t often come on the market in Shaftesbury Avenue but when they do, they are bobby-dazzler.
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One in 20 deaths in Bedford are due to air pollution
New figures suggest one in 20 adult deaths in Bedford were caused by air pollution in 2023.
Masters medals for Bedford and County athlete at World Indoor Championships
Tenny James, from Bedford and County Athletics Club, is celebrating this week after picking up two silver medals at the World Masters Indoor Championships, held in Florida last week...
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Damaged water treatment system at fault for serious incident at Bedford Renal Unit
A serious incident at the Bedford Renal Unit in February 2024 led to 69 dialysis patients developing anaemia, and 30 required blood transfusions – prompting the unit’s temporary closure...
Nearly 20 drivers in Bedfordshire caught using mobile phones during police crackdown
Motorists across the county were caught for a plethora of violations during a police op.
Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve opens to the public
Environmental charity The Greensand Trust is opening its new Nature Reserve at Clophill Lakes with managed public access from Saturday, April 5.
Bedford residents may be able to challenge their council tax banding as costs rise
With council tax rates rising again, some households across Bedford Borough may be overpaying hundreds of pounds a year – particularly those who have recently moved or suspect...
Brickhill shopper selects local charity to receive £5,000 Tesco donation
Bedford-based charity, Fun 4 Young People is celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. Customers at Bedford's Brickhill Drive Tesco Express were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip...
Monthly Column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard: Prevention is always preferable
Preventing crime benefits everyone. We need to aim for a Bedfordshire where crime is not only solved but reduced and whenever possible prevented before it begins.
Bedford council tax: What to do if you think you're paying the wrong amount
With council tax rates rising again, some households across Bedford Borough may be overpaying hundreds of pounds a year – particularly those who have recently moved or suspect their home was misclassified.
Beloved Aspley Guise church saved from at risk register thanks to grant for urgent repairs
A much-loved church in need of urgent repairs has been given a cash boost to help save it.
Shuttleworth College students help with Mother’s Day TV garden makeover
Seven students from Shuttleworth College took time out of the classroom last week (28 March) to transform a Milton Keynes garden as a Mother's Day surprise - live on television. The team of horticulture students and their RHS tutor...
Oasis Beach Pool to be turned into ‘Louvre of Bedford’
Oasis Beach Pool, once a beloved local attraction and more recently a "vision of a dystopian apocalyptic future", is set for a radical transformation – into what some say could be the Louvre...
The evolution of journalism: From print to digital, facts to formats
Journalism has undergone a seismic shift over the past few decades. From the era of daily print deadlines to the always-on pace of digital publishing, the tools and platforms have...
Mayor signs order to write off “irrecoverable” debt owed to Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council is proposing to write off over £385k in “irrecoverable” debt. The debts are considered to be irrecoverable because the debtors are “insolvent and have no...
Record number of children in Bedford living in poverty
A record number of children in Bedford were living in poverty last year, according to "heartbreaking" new figures.
Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes as customers urged to do simple check to save money
UK broadband bills are rising by up to 7.5% this April. See which providers are increasing prices – and how to save.
Hockey Men lay solid foundations despite losing to champions
The past weekend saw an end to the league season for most of Bedford Hockey Club’s senior squads in a season which has brought many highs across the club’s fourteen teams, ahead of...
Sharnbrook Academy rated outstanding or good across all areas in latest Ofsted inspection
Sharnbrook Academy is celebrating a significant achievement following its latest Ofsted inspection, which awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating to both Leadership and Management...
Real Bedford Women still unbeaten but made to wait for title
Real Bedford's Women must wait until at least 13 April to claim the Women's National League Division One South East title after being held to a 0-0 stalemate at AFC Sudbury on Sunday...