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WATCH: Two adorable red panda cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
Two tiny red panda cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo in a double boost for the endangered species.
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Roads across Biddenham to close for resurfacing
Various roads across Biddenham are being temporarily shut for resurfacing and CCTV drainage surveys.
Bedford School against Rugby School attracts 2,000 fans to Goldington Road
Friday night (4 September) was a special occasion for all at Bedford School as the first team took to the Goldington Road pitch in front of 1,998 local rugby fans to face Rugby School...
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Four in row for high flying Eagles as Bedford Town score last minute winner at Worksop
Bedford Town are now fifth in National League North after Finley Wilkinson's winner in the first minute of injury time secured a fourth straight victory at Worksop Town on Tuesday...
Meet the couple with big shoes to fill as they take over Ampthill pub
A couple taking over a pub in Ampthill have acknowledged they have big shoes to fill as they prepare for their latest challenge.
Level crossing roads in Millbrook and Lidlington to temporarily shut for inspections
If you’re heading out to Central Beds, be warned as three roads will be temporarily closed.
Man wanted over Great Denham triple murder admits South Africa gun charges
A 45-year-old man wanted in connection with the murder of his wife and two daughters in Great Denham faces an extradition hearing in South Africa after pleading guilty to firearms charges...
Man accused of triple murder in Great Denham admits gun charges
A man accused of killing a mother and her two young children in Great Denham has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in South Africa.
Bedfordshire sisters secure £19,865 grant for local SEND families
Two Bedfordshire sisters have drawn on their own family experiences to secure £19,865 in National Lottery funding, delivering free sensory soft play sessions for local SEND children...
"Major opportunities passed Bedford by and places like Rushden Lakes surged ahead": Mayor defends Mayes Yard project
Bedford’s mayor has attacked councillors who think the Mayes Yard project won’t fully get off the ground.
Bedford landmarks to turn ‘Magpas’ orange to support Air Ambulance Week
As part of Air Ambulance Week (7 - 11 September), landmarks in Bedford will be lit in orange in support of the Magpas Air Ambulance - a charity that receives no government funding...
37 Central Bedfordshire schools awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag status
Schools across Central Bedfordshire are being recognised for their commitment to sustainability.
New service launched at Bedford Hospital to support families in maternity care
A new service has been launched at Bedford Hospital's maternity unit to support families who might be arriving earlier than expected, may need to stay longer or are...
CIC given nearly £20k from National Lottery to deliver SEND families project - and the 1st is in Bedford
A Bedfordshire-based CIC (community interest company) has been awarded £19,865 from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Four refugee and asylum seeker students celebrate GCSE maths success at Bedford College
Bedford College has celebrated the success of four students who arrived in the UK as refugees and asylum seekers and have just passed their GCSE maths exams. The students, who began...
To the Batcave: New dual carriageway at Black Cat boasts a tunnel Bruce Wayne would be proud of
Holy wildlife preservation, Batman, this is amazing...
Closures on A1 and A421 this weekend for Black Cat works
Motorists can expect closures on the A1 northbound and A421 this weekend.
Another bin set on fire as Kempston arsonist strikes again
It looks like yet another bin has been deliberately set on fire in Kempston.
Monthly column: Why residents should have a say on how our council is governed
Bedford Borough Labour Group believes people living in Bedford Borough should have the opportunity to decide how their Council is governed in future. The last referendum on this was...
Discover the beauty of bowls at Kempston Park’s Indoor Bowls Club open day
Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club is inviting the local community to discover just how much more there is to bowls than they might think at a free Open Day on Sunday, 13 September...