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Teenagers arrested after vehicle crashes into Curlew Crescent home
Police have arrested a teenage boy and girl after a vehicle failed to stop on Bromham Road and later crashed into a property in Curlew Crescent, causing significant damage...
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Police release e-fit of man suspected of alleged sexual assault at Reading Festival
Police have released an e-fit of a man in connection with a sexual assault at Reading Festival, which attracts tens of thousands of revellers from across the South East and beyond.
Pyramid-shaped Oasis at Bedford to be torn down as plans go into council
It’s official – David Lloyd Leisure has submitted its plans to the council for the former Oasis pool.
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Empty Bedford office block to be transformed into luxury apartments for Universal workforce
An empty Bedford office block is being transformed into 26 luxury apartments to house the influx of professionals working on the new Universal Studios theme park. The impending...
Part of main road through Cotton End to close for resurfacing
A section of High Road, in Cotton End, will shut overnight on Friday (October 9).
Rugby club aimed at tackling weight-loss in Bedford calls for new members
A Bedford rugby club launched last year to encourage weight-loss has helped its players lose over 50 stone.
Council's high needs deficit slashed by 90% thanks to SEND reform plan
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) will have its growing high needs deficit slashed by 90 per cent after submitting a SEND reform plan.
Bedford-based company quadruples warehouse space with new purpose-built HQ
Red Event Production has moved into a new purpose-built 12,500 sq ft headquarters in Bedford.
Turvey Primary becomes first Bedford Borough school to achieve ‘exceptional’ Ofsted
Turvey Primary School has made local history after becoming the first school in Bedford Borough to receive Ofsted’s new 'Exceptional' grade for personal development and wellbeing...
Universal Studios Bedford: Housebuilder thinks theme park will give new residents 'incredible opportunity'
Barratt and Davis Wilson Homes believes the new Universal resort will give its Willow Grove developments in Wixams a real boost once it opens.
Letters: The reality of repairing a water leak
Constantly, there are reports of water leaks being “allowed” to run for far too long and not being repaired promptly. There is the comparison with drought, and recently, the conflict...
Two led to safety after fire in flat on Harpur Street
Firefighters were called out to Bedford town centre yesterday (Monday) afternoon, after a fire broke out in a domestic building. Crews from across Bedford and Kempston were called at...
Bishop of Bedford joins backlash over Bedfordshire MP’s controversial ‘no-go zone’ claims
Richard Atkinson, the Bishop of Bedford, has written to Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson to express his profound disagreement over controversial migration claims...
Bedford Town one game from history after Wingate and Finchley FA Cup replay win
Bedford Town are just one game away from the first round proper of the FA Cup after a 3-1 replay success at Wingate and Finchley on Tuesday night. A brace from Louie Kudiabor and a now...
Monthly column: Mayor has left Bedford with nowhere to go
Sometimes the biggest issues in local government are the simplest. If you take your children to the park, walk the dog, go for a run, or spend a few hours enjoying the outdoors, you should...
Police concerned for welfare of missing woman from Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Malgorzata.
Prolific Bedford thief proves he's no Leo DiCaprio as he gets caught in Catch Me If You Can hoodie
This chap certainly couldn’t be mistaken for Frank Abagnale Jr.
Art display in Bedford Park invites people to ‘confront their fears’
An art exhibition coming to Bedford Park encourages visitors to face their fears.
Bedfordshire Police deny “no-go zones” claims by Mid Bedfordshire MP
A Bedfordshire MP and shadow Conservative Home Office minister has come under fire after comments he made at the party's annual conference, saying there are "no-go zones"...
This mega house in Bedford's Putnoe Lane has a huge garden perfect for entertaining
I don’t usually feature modern houses as a rule but when they are this swanky, I’m happy to make an exception.