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Sexism is damaging the mental health of young women across East of England
A new study reveals 87% of young women in the region face sexism, with one in three reporting direct harm to their mental health and over a third altering how they dress...
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Bedfordshire pupils join campaign to spread message there is ‘no place for hate’
Young people in Bedfordshire are being encouraged to challenge prejudice and discrimination through a county-wide poster competition marking Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Could you help save a life? Bedford residents invited to learn CPR
People in Bedford are being invited to learn lifesaving CPR and defibrillator skills at a free event this Friday (October 16).
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Champagne celebration on River Great Ouse as John Bunyan community boat welcomes its 70,000th passenger
The volunteer-run John Bunyan Community Boat has celebrated welcoming its 70,000th passenger on the River Great Ouse, marking a major landmark as the 2026...
Local plan consultation opens to give Bedfordians a voice on neighbourhood facilities
Bedford Borough Council has opened a major consultation on its draft 2050 local plan, inviting local people to shape future green spaces, neighbourhood facilities and community developments...
Have your say: What new facilities do you think Bedford should have?
The council wants your opinion on the town’s priorities.
29 complaints over Central Beds Council special needs failings upheld in 30 months
A local government watchdog has upheld its 29th special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) ruling in 30 months against Central Bedfordshire Council, according to a pressure group.
No dice, says Bedford council, as contentious 24/7 adult gaming centre in town centre is refused
It looks like frustrated Bedford residents have hit the jackpot after the council gave a controversial gaming centre on Silver Street the thumbs down.
Bedford councillors vote to defend local voice over controversial planning applications
Bedford Borough councillors have backed a cross-party motion to safeguard local people's say over controversial planning applications before new national...
England opener Emilio Gay eyes up the Ashes after earning ECB central contract
Bedford's Emilio Gay has been awarded a central contract with the England cricket team following an opening summer of six test matches against New Zealand and Pakistan. The Durham opener...
Passionate Podington Padel players protest to protect popular place to play
Padel players plan to promote their popular sport by taking a bus to protest at a council meeting this evening, arguing for expanded facilities in a north Bedfordshire village...
Padel players call on Bedford council to back new courts plan recommended for refusal
Padel players plan to promote their popular sport by taking a bus to protest at a council meeting this evening – and argue their case to expand facilities in a north Bedfordshire village.
13-year old who suffered life-changing stroke on the road to recovery with help of Robinson Pools
A 13-year old teenager from Bedfordshire is on the road to recovery with the help of Robinson Pools after he suffered a life-changing stroke during surgery to remove a brain tumour...
Plan to expand gypsy and traveller sites in Central Bedfordshire will still leave shortfall, meeting warned
Expanding current gipsy and traveller sites in Central Bedfordshire would be the local authority’s preference as part of its Local Plan process targets, a meeting heard.
Expect delays as part of Bedford's Pemberley Avenue to close for repairs
Part of Pemberley Avenue is set to close this month for various works.
Bedford Ath edge past Stamford to maintain perfect league start
Bedford Athletic fought hard for a well earned 24-19 victory against a tenacious Stamford team to maintain their perfect league start in Regional Two Midlands East. The result was a reversal of the...
Appeal launched to find witnesses sitting near Bedford’s ‘two faces’ statue
Bedfordshire Police have issued an urgent witness appeal following a reported sexual assault in Bedford town centre near the two faces statue. A man in his 40s has been...
Former Bedfordshire Police control room worker jailed for seven years
A former Bedfordshire Police control room worker has been jailed for seven years for rape after attempting to use his position within the force to intimidate his victim into staying silent...
Bedford Blues break Champ Rugby duck with victory over Cornish Pirates
Bedford Blues are on the board in Champ Rugby after securing a maximum point 38-14 victory over Cornish Pirates in Champ Rugby's late Saturday kick off. All five of the Blues' tries came...
Real Bedford’s perfect start is over after home draw against Bromsgrove
Real Bedford's perfect Southern League start has been dented, but a late equaliser saved a point against title rivals, Bromsgrove Sporting at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...