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New digital ID app unveiled as shoppers and pubgoers to be able to prove age with phones
A video demonstration shows how the government’s new digital ID app can be used as proof of age, as well as an app which will allow users to see updates on their benefits, pay vehicle tax and more.
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King Charles’ property empire partners with business to build 50 net zero carbon homes in Bedford
The King’s property empire – The Crown Estate – has partnered with three companies to deliver housing projects across the country.
Government increases Bedford Borough’s new homes target
Government changes to house building policies and the age of the Bedford Borough Council Local Plan means an extra 240 new homes have to be built in the borough every year. The larger house-building target is a result of...
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Is Bedford’s Universal theme park about to be given the green light?
Rumours that the government will use a speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to give the green light to Bedford's Universal Studios are gathering pace, following an article on the Bloomberg website...
Universal Studios: "Things are looking positive," Bedford MP reveals after meet with Chancellor
As negotiations continue between the Government and Universal for a resort and theme park near Bedford, MP Mohammad Yasin has been assured to stay optimistic.
Giveaway: Win four tickets to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar at The Quarry Theatre
Some of the best-loved children’s characters are coming to the Quarry next month when The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to town – and we’ve got four tickets to give away to one lucky reader. Featuring 75 lovable puppets based on the unmistakable illustrations of author Eric Carle, the sho...
"Fait Accompli" decision to charge Central Bedfordshire residents for replacement waste bins to be debated at scrutiny meeting
A decision by Central Bedfordshire Council to charge residents around £40 to replace a damaged or lost waste bin is set to be debated at a committee meeting later this year.
Chief constable says “more work to be done” in light of knife crime statistics
Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable has said there’s more work to be done to tackle knife crime as figures show the county ranks among the highest in England for offences. The analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data by...
Kid Rock: what happened during his 'cringe' BBC News interview - what was said?
Kid Rock left a BBC presenter speechless after calling her ‘sexy’ live on air 😳
Affordable housing and play area included in Wootton planning application
Ninety new homes could be built on land at Hall End Road in Wootton – if a planning application is approved. The applicant seeks approval for a development featuring a mix of market and affordable housing, alongside green spaces and associated works. The proposed development, located on the edge o...
"Welcoming and aspirational" Lincroft Academy judged good in all categories by Ofsted
Oakley school Lincroft Academy, part of Meridian Trust, has been rated by Ofsted as a school good in all four key areas following its latest inspection.
"We need to up our effort" says Bedfordshire's chief constable as figures reveal knife crime rates are among highest in the country
Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable has said there’s more work to be done to tackle knife crime as figures show the county ranks among the highest in England for offences.
Top Bedford councillors face criticism for not attending scrutiny meetings
A councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council portfolio holders for not attending scrutiny meetings.
Portfolio holders criticised for “no shows” at scrutiny meetings
A councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council portfolio holders for not attending scrutiny meetings. Councillor Jonathan Abbott (Lib Dem, Clapham and Oakley) asked last week’s Environment and Sustainable Communities...
90 new homes could be built in Wootton if plans get the go ahead
Ninety new homes could be built on land at Hall End Road in Wootton – if a planning application is approved.
Wanted man arrested in Bedford for Class A drug supply offences
Police arrested a wanted man in Bedford for failing to appear in court for Class A drug supply offences.
Work on Wixams railway station could be halted if Universal Studios theme park gets the go ahead
A senior borough councillor officer said there could be a “hiatus” on the construction of Wixams station if a new design has to be drawn up for the Universal Studios theme park.
Police nick man in breach of bail conditions in Bedford area
Officers collared a man in the Bedford area who was in breach of his bail conditions.
Wanted man caught on CCTV and arrested in Bedford town centre
Police arrested a wanted man in Bedford for failing to appear in court for burglary.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Packages of cannabis worth £50k seized on their way to Bedfordshire
It’s another drugs episode in the latest instalment of our favourite crime series.