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Tate brothers arrested and charged with 38 new offences following Bedfordshire investigation
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami following a sexual offences investigation by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit...
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Real Bedford look to bounce back from play-off pain as Southern League fixture list released
Real Bedford will kick off another Southern League Premier Central season against relegated Leamington at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday, 8 August as another step three campaign begins...
Mayor criticised over “flippant” river pollution comments on eve of festival
The Bedford River Festival has opened under a cloud of criticism following remarks by Mayor Tom Wootton regarding river pollution, sparking deep frustration from a local environmental group....
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17 July 2026: Hove actually, Flagging spirits, and Street springs. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
How one Bedford musician is bringing the festival feel to The Place Theatre
Fancy a full music festival experience without the huge price tag? Well Bedford’s Tom Korni has promised that with bells on at The Place Theatre next Saturday (July 25).
Two jailed after elderly Bedfordshire victims conned out of millions
A man who stole more than £11million from investment funds meant for elderly people across the country, including Bedfordshire, has been jailed.
Drink and drug driver pleads guilty after 13-year-old boy killed in Flitwick crash
A Flitwick man has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving while over the limit for drugs and alcohol after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a crash.
Watch: Beloved Bedford teacher retires after 39 years inspiring school children
Pupils bid a fond farewell to popular teacher Sharon Carter who retired this week after a 39-year career in education.
Beloved Brickhill teacher retires after 39 years as children “doodle” the corridors in her honour
A beloved schoolteacher has retired after 39 years of inspiring children, spending her final 24 years at Brickhill Primary School where pupils and staff created a special art exhibition...
CBC leader suggests Bedford Hospital be turned into housing if Tempsford New Town gets the go-ahead
Early proposals for a new hospital at the planned Tempsford New Town development has led to the leader of Central Bedfordshire Council calling for a new major regional hospital...
Monthly column: Bedford’s Priory Sewage Plant upgrade ruled out until 2030
We at BedsGOVET are fighting hard to keep the River Great Ouse monitored so that we can inform all river users of contamination issues, especially the extremely high levels of E. coli...
£3m funding to expand early years and SEND provision in Central Bedfordshire
A £3.174m investment to support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), has been approved by Central Beds Council.
WATCH: The River Festival is “a Bedford event,” says the Bedfordian who pulls it all together
The Bedford River Festival returns this weekend (18 and 19 July). While council staff manage the infrastructure, local independent businesses and community groups are running the main events...
New parish wards proposed for Houghton Conquest to represent ‘growing and changing communities’
New parish wards are being considered for Houghton Conquest to make sure people are represented as the area grows into new communities.
£5 off at Well Pharmacy when you spend £15
Why not stock up on your summer essentials with this fantastic saving!
Collection of paintings by Bedford artist to go on sale at Peacock Auction Centre
A collection of paintings by a Bedford artist are going under the hammer at Peacock Auction Centre next month.
Bedfordshire Police dismantle Bedford drug network as county line leader jailed
A 24-year-old Bedford man who directed a large-scale county drug line using a network of local runners has been jailed for six years and five months after police raided his property...
Bedford River Festival: What you need to know from parking to food and drink
Bedford River Festival, the jewel in the town’s crown, is finally here with the countdown on to this weekend’s two-day extravaganza.
New hospital on 'wishlist' for Tempsford New Town as council leader suggests it could replace Bedford
A new “all singing and all dancing” hospital is on the “shopping list” for Tempsford New Town – if the development goes ahead.
Bedford man jailed after raping woman he approached
Robel Gebremariam, 25, of Dudley Street, Bedford, has been jailed for nine years at Luton Crown Court after he was found guilty of raping a woman he approached in Greyfriars in the early...