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"Only one of the seven sluice gates is operational": Bedford MP demands answers over flooding risk
Mohammad Yasin has written to the Government’s water and flooding minister in the hope the river will get some serious investment.
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"Passengers will notice the difference": Bedford MP welcomes Government's re-nationalisation plans for Thameslink
Thameslink (GTR) services will return to public ownership on May 31 next year.
Bedford restaurant in Cauldwell Street turns things around after previous poor hygiene rating
It’s that time of the month again when we reveal the latest food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
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Father and daughter duo return with second Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair
After a hugely successful debut earlier this year, the Bedford Antiques, Decorative & Art Fair is back by popular demand on Friday, 17 and Saturday, 18 October. Organised by...
More cameras installed in Bedfordshire as council clamps down on fly-tippers
A crackdown on fly-tippers is being stepped up as Central Bedfordshire Council vows to protect its countryside beauty spots from people who illegally dump rubbish.
A pedestrian crossing in Houghton Conquest and road closure in Moggerhanger among latest Bedford public notices
There are a few interesting road closures coming up in the latest public notices on our site.
Bedford women who mean business: Finishing the series and starting my journey
When I first pitched the "Bedford women who mean business" series, I was eager to put into practice the skills I had learned in terms of journalism, but little did I know, a lot more was on the curriculum. I knew...
Bedford archers contribute to gold for Bedfordshire at the National County Team Championships
Bedfordians have been on the podium in the past week, as a Bedfordshire archery team won a gold medal in the Barebow competition at the recent National County Team Championships...
Scheme allowing councillors to support Bedford community projects to be scrapped
Bedford Borough Council has scrapped a scheme that allowed councillors to support community projects with immediate effect, citing financial pressures. The Member Ward Fund scheme, which gives...
Column: Bedfordshire is stronger because of our diverse communities
Monthly column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard
Monthly column: Bedford Borough left playing catch-up yet again
A massive new town at Tempsford has recently been announced by the Government. The new town is intended to have 40,000 homes, and thousands of these would fall within Bedford Borough...
Senior councillor and officer say £26million loan was key to Rivertree Free School’s rapid delivery
A “bold decision” to borrow £26 million up front and build on work begun under the previous administration meant Rivertree Special School opened years earlier and avoided spiralling costs, according...
Free CPR training coming to Bedford for Restart a Heart Day
People in Bedford will have the chance to learn vital CPR skills this month as the East of England Ambulance Service brings its training to the town.
Bedford mayor scraps scheme that let councillors fund community projects
Bedford Borough Council has scrapped its Member Ward Fund scheme with immediate effect, citing financial pressures.
More road closures on A1 and A421 this weekend as part of Black Cat upgrade
Brace yourselves, they are more road closures as part the Black Cat upgrade.
Parking, green bins, library services and community grants among areas facing cuts in new council savings plan
Bedford Borough Council is preparing to launch a public consultation on proposals to save £11.5 million in 2026/27, as it faces what it calls “considerable financial challenges” in the years ahead...
Proposed 'cafe tax' for al fresco tables in Central Bedfordshire is shelved
A so-called ‘cafe tax’ for putting tables and chairs on the pavement outside business premises appears to have been scrapped by Central Bedfordshire Council’s Independent administration.
Green bin charges and scrapped free parking on the table in Bedford council bid to save cash
The end of free parking, and fees for green bin collections are on the table as Bedford Borough Council faces a £32.5 million funding gap.
Late shows seal Bedford Town and Real Bedford spots in next round of County Cup
Dramatic injury time winners were the name of the game on Tuesday night (7 October) as both Bedford Town and Real Bedford beat Southern League Central Division One opposition...
Man arrested and tipper trucks seized as part of investigation into flytipping incidents across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
A man has been arrested and two tipper trucks have been seized as part of an investigation into incidents of flytipping across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.