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Real Bedford battle back to entertaining opening day win against Leamington
Two goals and an assist from home debutant, Jordan Ponticelli helped Real Bedford twice battle from a goal down to eventually beat Leamington 4-2 on the opening day of the Southern League...
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Bedford Town narrowly lose National League North opener at Oxford City
Bedford Town's new National League North season got off to the worst possible start as they lost 1-0 at Oxford City on Saturday (8 August). A 77th-minute header from City debutant, Ludwig Francillette...
Burnaby Arms leads summer of fundraising for life-saving Black Tom defibrillator
Inspired by the experiences of one of their regulars, the Burnaby Arms in Black Tom is organising a range of events throughout the summer to fundraise for a community defibrillator...
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Biddenham man handed 20-year animal ban for allowing puppies’ ears to be cropped
A Biddenham man has been banned from keeping animals for 20 years and handed a suspended prison sentence after allowing two puppies in his care to have their ears cropped..
20-year ban from keeping animals for Biddenham man who allowed ear cropping of two puppies
A man has been banned from keeping all animals for 20 years and handed a suspended prison sentence after allowing his then puppies to have their ears cropped.
Bedford railway apprentice to cycle 400 miles from Edinburgh to London for Cancer Research UK
A railway engineering apprentice from Bedford is set to pedal more than 400 miles in seven days to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Declan Kiely, who lives in Bedford, will team...
Fire crews called to rescue a cow in the river at Stevington
Three fire crews from Bedford and one crew from Harrold were called to help rescue a cow that had slipped into the river at Stevington.
Couple tie the knot at Turvey retirement village – 50 years after first meeting as teenagers
Love has blossomed for a couple living at a retirement village in Turvey – after they first met as teenagers more than 50 years ago.
Man caught with almost £50k of drugs after crashing on M1 between Toddington and Brogborough
A man has admitted to having almost £50,000 worth of cannabis and cannabis-infused gummies after he was arrested on the M1.
Police issue cannabis edibles warning after £50k drug bust following M1 crash near Bedford
Bedfordshire Police have issued an urgent warning to parents about the dangers of drug-infused "sweets" following a high-value drug bust triggered by a crash on the M1 near Bedford...
Bedford train crash: More than a dozen seriously injured passengers instruct lawyers as rehabilitation support begins
More than a dozen people injured in the Bedford train crash have instructed specialist serious injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help with their recovery.
Strength in numbers: The Arc transforms cafe space into a hub for Bedford’s indie makers
Getting retail to work in the current climate is incredibly hard. Rent, business rates and staffing costs continue to rise, while online competition shows no sign of slowing. None of that is...
Monthly column: Police reform must improve performance
The government will publish its long-awaited Police Reform Bill next month when Parliament returns from the summer recess. This Bill represents the most radical reform of English and Welsh...
50 years in the making: Turvey retirement village celebrates its first resident wedding
A couple who first crossed paths as teenagers half a century ago have officially tied the knot, marking the very first wedding between residents at the Elderswell retirement...
Watch: Police borrow bike to catch Bedford shoplifting suspect who jumped in the river to escape
This is the moment police caught up with a shoftlifting suspect on the run after he jumped into the river to escape arrest.
Central Bedfordshire Council approves £2.2m plan for school SEND reform
A government funding boost for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform in schools and better access to professional expertise could improve pupil experience and ease...
£2.2 million boost for Central Bedfordshire's special education reform plan
A government funding boost for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform in schools and better access to professional expertise could improve pupil experience and ease the pressure on parents.
Double-star success as Bedford egg producer honoured at Great Taste awards
Bedford-based egg producer, Bird Brothers, has been recognised at the Great Taste awards, with two double-star awards. The Great Taste awards are the world's largest and most trusted...
Central atrium kiosk at Bedford’s Harpur Centre available to rent
If you’re planning to open a little business in the heart of town then taking on a kiosk unit in Bedford’s Harpur Centre could be the perfect opportunity.
Enjoy a month of free live music at Bedford bandstand
A month of free live music is taking place at the Mill Meadows bandstand in Bedford during August.