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Almost 100 years in jail sentences for county lines offenders in Bedfordshire
Drugs offenders in Bedfordshire have been jailed for almost 100 years, thanks to a new police county lines team launched in March.
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Bedford Disability Matters launches community event at town’s What’s On Hub
The founder of Bedford Disability Matters is launching a community event at the town’s What’s On Hub in Silver Street, on November 14.
Letters: An open letter to Kempston Sainsbury’s regarding parking charges
I would like to raise my concerns regarding the car parking at Sainsbury's. This dark cold wet run down carpark actually came in very useful for people working in the local area...
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'An attack on democracy' - Bedford councillors clash in row over new planning rules
Bedford councillors have clashed over new national planning regulations, with one councillor describing the changes as “very clearly an attack on local democracy.”
Marston Moretaine boy, 11, raises over £1,000 in Macmillan head shave
When Oscar Peacey decided he wanted to help people affected by cancer, he chose a challenge he believes few children his age would have “the guts” to attempt.
Central Bedfordshire Council reluctantly adopts controversial national planning rules
Central Bedfordshire Council has reluctantly agreed to implement new national planning regulations set by central government, despite widespread backlash from councillors...
Wootton man backs landmark £25m Blood Cancer UK appeal in mum’s memory
A Wootton man who has raised nearly £20,000 in his mother's memory is backing a landmark new Blood Cancer UK campaign to transform survival rates for blood cancers.
Shuttleworth’s Swiss Garden wins prestigious RHS Partner Garden of the Year 2026
Shuttleworth's beautiful Swiss Garden has today (Thursday) been voted the winner of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Garden of the Year 2026 award, seeing off competition...
Central Bedfordshire Council agrees to adopt new planning rules 'under protest'
Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed ‘under protest’ to implement new national planning regulations set by central government – despite widespread backlash from councillors against adopting the legal changes.
Police step up patrols in Bedford's Riverside Square area following spike in drug use
Don’t be alarmed if you notice an increased police presence along the river as officers deal with anti-social behaviour in the area.
Relay of hundreds to run non-stop to raise cash for Ampthill woman with motor neurone
A relay of between 300 and 400 people will be running non-stop around Ampthill and Flitwick over the weekend to raise money for a woman with motor neurone disease.
Join Christmas countdown with magical Snowman Trail at Wrest Park
From a magical Snowman sculpture trail and festive markets to visits with Father Christmas and wreath-making workshops, Wrest Park is bursting with seasonal fun.
Paula Radcliffe praises Princess Charlotte for inspiring girls to get into sport as she collects OBE
Champion marathon runner Paula Radcliffe has praised Princess Charlotte for being a role model for girls in sport as she celebrated the “immense honour” of being made an OBE.
Local community unites to celebrate Diwali as Great Barford welcomes new mandir
The local community in Great Barford came together this week to celebrate Diwali at the village's newly established mandir, marking an important cultural milestone for the area...
Police step up patrols in Wixams as teen gang armed with fireworks make residents' lives a misery
More officers will be seen in Wixams following the unrest in the last few weeks.
Bedford grandmother with stage four cancer organises fundraiser to tackle isolation
A 63-year-old grandmother diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer is organising a fundraising event in Kempston to help other people affected by the disease find support and friendship.
Sharnbrook and Colworth Rugby Club host annual Remembrance Day fixture
Sharnbrook and Colworth Rugby Club saw a bumper attendance on Saturday (7 November) as they hosted their annual Remembrance Day parade and friendly fixture in aid of the...
Monthly column: Cultural heritage for everyone – putting inclusion at the heart of Bedford
How QPCO and ELFT put inclusion into practice through a celebration shaped by the people it serves. For four years, Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO) has brought...
Real Bedford open up four point lead after comfortable win at Leiston
Real Bedford's advantage at the top of Southern League Premier Central grew to four points after beating Leiston 4-1 away from home on Tuesday night (10 November). In a game...
Bedfordshire Police officers face misconduct hearing over alleged ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ messages
One serving and three former Beds Police officers will face a misconduct panel next week over alleged racist and homophobic messages in group chats.