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15 Wallace & Gromit collectables and gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday
The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.
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Bedford mayor pushes for wider South Midlands authority to safeguard rural voices
Bedford Borough is defying a Whitehall ultimatum to join a four-council devolution deal with Luton and Milton Keynes, warning rural communities will be sidelined by large urban neighbours...
'We have a very short window' Bedfordshire councils urged to pull together as devolution deadline looms
Pressure is being applied to Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council to tow the party line on devolution for the county and Milton Keynes.
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Market cancelled as yellow weather warning issued for Bedford
Bedford’s Friday market has been cancelled due to forecasts of high winds on the back of Storm Austen.
Go ahead for nearly 700 extra school places in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine
Up to 693 additional school places will be created across Cranfield and Marston Moretaine with the expansion of four major school projects.
Air ambulance charity launches urgent appeal to help with rising fuel costs
Ten years after Magpas Air Ambulance saved her from a horrific crash, a former patient is backing their urgent winter appeal as the charity faces an unexpected £50,000 aviation fuel...
Councillors unanimously approve plans for new Great Barford GP surgery
Plans for a new GP surgery in Great Barford have taken a major step forward, bringing vital modern healthcare facilities and eight clinical rooms closer to rural Bedfordshire patients...
New pictures released as police 'very concerned' for welfare of missing Bedford woman
Police have released new photos of a missing woman – and say they are ‘very concerned’ for her welfare.
Local Lioness wins ‘Minifootball’ bronze for England at World Cup in Croatia
A local footballer has returned from Croatia with a bronze medal following the four-day Women's 'Minifootball' World Cup as part of an England side making its debut in the six-a-side competition...
CPRE Bedfordshire demands independent review of town centre East West Rail route
East West Rail bosses insist taking trains through central Bedford is vital for regeneration and Universal UK, rejecting calls from campaigners who want a southern bypass to save £1 billion...
Calendar girls strip off for Stagsden charity fundraiser
A dog groomer and pet photographer from Stagsden has laid all bare by creating a second charity calendar with volunteers stripping off to help raise cash for good causes.
Bedford Lioness helps England team roar to victory in mini football World Cup
Young Lioness Savana Fearon helped bring home a bronze medal after competing in the England Women’s six-a-side World Cup competition.
Former Clanger designers headline ‘Wild Birds’ art exhibition at country park
A former Clanger designer and cover star are among three Bedfordshire-based artists who will have their work on display at the Rushmere Country Park visitor centre this month, on the...
Food industry leaders launch initiative to help young Bedfordians into work
A Bedford charity is tackling the national youth unemployment crisis by using food and cooking to give young people the confidence, routine and skills needed to secure meaningful work placements...
Man arrested in Bedfordshire after police officer shot is recalled to prison
A man arrested in Bedfordshire after a police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre has been recalled to prison.
Mixed time for Bedford Hockey Club ahead of league wide slip date
It was another week of mixed results for the Bedford Hockey Club senior squads. The Men’s 1st XI knew they were in for a challenging match, heading away to top of the table, Ipswich...
Bedfordians urged to choose services wisely as ambulance demand breaks records
Bedfordians face longer waits for emergency care as the East of England Ambulance Service tackles record 999 demand and hospital delays, prompting urgent winter warnings for...
Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway in Bedford "urgent improvement" needed with ZERO rating
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for ONE Bedford business.
Two arrested following knifepoint robbery near Bedford's Needwood Road
Two people have been arrested in relation to a knifepoint robbery on Friday (October 16).
Garden waste collections to stop for winter across Central Bedfordshire
Garden waste collections across Central Bedfordshire will be suspended for almost three months over the winter.