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Bedford Town take another step to safety with battling stalemate in Spennymoor
Bedford Town have knocked another game off their National League North calendar, and put a bit more breathing space between them and the drop zone, after a battling 0-0 draw at Spennymoor...
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Real Bedford stutter again in narrow loss at Quorn
Real Bedford's indifferent form of late continued in Loughborough, as Sam Warburton's only goal gave Quorn FC a 1-0 win against Rob Sinclair's side towards the top of Southern League...
Plea for more positivity after 'toxic culture' at Central Bedfordshire council
Monthly budget update meetings in Central Bedfordshire must continue to set a more positive tone, after “a toxic culture” in the council chamber and online during the past year, a political group leader has warned.
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6 March 2026: Mayor maybe, Try harder, Politic-no, and Committee time. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Man jailed after headbutting Bedfordshire Police officer unconscious
A man has been jailed for two and a half years after violently attacking Bedfordshire Police officers, including headbutting a special constable unconscious at Bedford Hospital...
Bedfordshire police officer who saw sex workers while off-duty is sacked
A Bedfordshire Police officer who saw sex workers while he was off duty has been sacked.
Under-25s across Bedford encouraged to get vaccinated against HPV virus
Under-25s across Bedford are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the HPV virus.
Man who headbutted police officer unconscious in Bedford Hospital jailed
A man who headbutted a police officer so hard both were left unconscious has been jailed.
Monthly column: Child knife crime, we must do better
Knife crime literally kills. It damages victims and perpetrators. It is a societal ill. There have been too many murders and serious assaults in Bedford and the wider county for us to ignore the scourge...
High Sheriff joins Bedford firefighters for day on the frontline
The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire spent a day with Bedford Green Watch, joining firefighters on real incidents and training to see how they keep communities safe. She joined Green Watch...
High Sheriff joins Bedford firefighters for day on the frontline
The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Camilla King, spent a day on the frontline with firefighters at Bedford fire station.
Bedfordshire Police officer dismissed for off duty contact with sex workers and lying to investigators
A Bedfordshire Police inspector has been dismissed and barred from policing after phone records showed he contacted sex workers while off duty and lied about his actions...
Bedford Borough Council says £10m borrowing refinance not linked to financial support bid
Bedford Borough Council has clarified that £10m of borrowing refinanced into longer-term loans is routine treasury management and does not increase the authority’s debt...
'I don't know if I will ever fully recover from this' Victim speaks out as Bedford attempted rapist jailed
A Bedford man who sexually assaulted and tried to rape a woman has been put behind bars.
Central Bedfordshire Council's second attempt at setting budget narrowly passes
A four-vote margin sealed approval of “a deeply flawed and high risk” Central Bedfordshire Council revenue budget and medium-term financial plan for 2026/27.
Four in ten councils may need Government support like Bedford Borough within five years
Nearly four in ten councils across England expect they may need Exceptional Financial Support within five years, according to a new report, as ministers consider Bedford Borough...
Bedford Borough Council accused of ‘gatekeeping’ domestic abuse victims seeking housing help
Bedford Borough Council has been accused of “gatekeeping” domestic abuse victims seeking housing help after a resident told councillors some survivors were still struggling...
The role of illustrative gestures in business communication
Illustrative gestures (or illustrator gestures) are hand movements that accompany speech, complementing, clarifying or visualising what is being said. Unlike unconscious...
How to pair champagne with gourmet cuisine
Champagne is more than just a celebratory drink. Its effervescence and delicate flavours make it a versatile companion to a wide range of dishes. Knowing how to pair champagne...
What you should know about online prize competitions
Online prize competitions have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, with platforms offering everything from cars and technology bundles to cash prizes...