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“It’s a real disappointment" Bedford councillors clash over progress in building more GP surgeries
The Bedford mayor and the leader of the LIb Dems have clashed over the progress in building GP surgeries in the borough.
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This luxurious £1.2m home in Bedford's Shaftesbury Avenue even has a groovy basement gym
This house has got it going on. Think party with a capital P.
Inquest finds Bedford man unlawfully killed while restrained by police and paramedics
An inquest into the death of Bedford man, Andrew McCleary while under arrest in May 2021 has ruled that he was unlawfully killed while being restrained by police and ambulance staff...
Flitwick Skatepark to be extended thanks to share of funding worth total of £290K
Flitwick Town Council has been awarded funding to pay for an extension to the town’s popular skatepark.
Inquest finds Bedford man unlawfully killed following prolonged restraint by police and ambulance
The use of force by police officers and ambulance staff to restrain a “caring” and “compassionate” father “more than minimally” contributed to his death, an inquest jury has found.
Expect overnight delays on A421 and A1, Bedford drivers are warned
Drivers in and around Bedford will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
Avoid Bedford's Manton Lane as fire service deal with ruptured gas pipe
Beds Fire and Rescue Service is dealing a rupture within a medium pressure gas pipe in Bedford’s Manton Lane and Murdoch Road area.
New owners of Frosts Garden Centre in Willington vow to protect its heritage following buyout
The Blue Diamond Group bought Frosts Garden Centre on Friday (October 18).
Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue staff verbally abused by callers during "Biblical" flooding
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service control room staff received verbal abuse while answering emergency calls during last month’s flooding.
Chawston chilli growers recall mustard products which may contain traces of peanuts
Chilli grower Edible Ornamentals has recalled its mustard products over concerns they may contain traces of peanuts.
Breaking news: Gas main line hit by workers on Manton Lane – people told to stay indoors
Workers at the Bedford Greenacre School building site on Manton Lane have damaged a gas mainline, and businesses have been told to keep their windows open to prevent gas buildup...
Bedford Ath lose out to strong Oundle side at Putnoe Woods
Bedford Athletic were beaten 28-7 at home by Oundle in a match against the favourites for the league title and a side who fielded six players with either Championship or National One experience...
Man killed in explosion in Bedford and nearby homes evacuated
Police are still at the scene of an explosion and major house fire in Cleat Hill, Bedford, on Saturday morning in which a man died.
Silent crime: Why are Gen Z more at risk at being scammed for concert tickets?
Aside from the financial impact, those who have fallen victim to ticket scams face an emotional impact too 😥
Silent Crime: the scams targeting children when they play Fortnite and Roblox
Scammers could be targeting your kids 😱
Silent Crime: terrifying warning signs that your phone has been hacked
You need to remain vigilant! 🚨
Silent Crime: Red flag signs to spot if someone is trying to sell you a stolen phone
Hundreds of snatch thefts are reported a day 🚨
Silent Crime: first thing to do the moment you realise your phone has been stolen
Take this step before you do anything else 🙅♂️
Homes around Cleat Hill evacuated after explosion
Bedfordshire Police have evacuated homes around Cleat Hill, Bedford after an explosion at a home in the area yesterday (Saturday). A man died and a woman was seriously injured in the...
Real Bedford Women continue National League Cup run with victory on south coast
Real Bedford's Women continued their spectacular Women's National League Cup run with a 5-1 victory at fellow step four side, Moneyfields in Portsmouth on Sunday to reach the third round for the first time...