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Cranfield University experts play major role in significant step for future space travel
Cranfield University has played a key role in the production of the first metal part ever 3D printed in space.
Local Plan: Last chance to share your thoughts on future of Central Bedfordshire
"Don’t miss the chance to share your views on the new Local Plan for Central Bedfordshire" – that was the message from the leader of the council as he took to the streets to find out what’s important to local people.
Completion of Jubilee Park Skatepark upgrade marks ‘turning point’ for young people in Bedford
Refurbishment works at Bedford’s Jubilee Park Skatepark are complete.
Bedford man becomes first British Sikh to receive top level award from Cranfield University
A man from Bedford has become the becomes first British Sikh to receive the highest honour given by Cranfield University in its 78-years history.
Skatepark reopens in Jubilee Park
A refurbished skate park with a new surface, railings, and adding a new grind rail has opened in Jubilee Park, Bedford, A spokesperson for Bedford Borough Council has said the improvements...
Monthly column: Let’s Give Labour Time to ‘Fix the Foundations’
A few weeks ago, Keir Starmer stood in the same rose garden in Downing Street that had seen the pantomime of the Dominic Cummings Barnard Castle press conference and numerous staff parties...
Marella Cruises launches 'Happy-Hormone' formula with Greg Rutherford to promote positivity
GB Olympian, Greg Rutherford, has tried out the ‘Happy Hormone’ formula in the ideal test environment onboard an ocean cruise ship and to encourage people to boost happiness by trying something new, he’s joining forces with the UK cruise line to offer free excursions to customers
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Can students use AI at school or university? The rules around using tools like ChatGPT for assessments
Students using ChatGPT or similar tools to help with assignments need to know the rules 💻
Bar Citrus: Three-storey Bedford town centre pub goes on the market
Fancy owning and running a pub slap bang in the centre of town?
“More can be done to expand the threshold,” says Bedford MP after abstaining on winter fuel payment vote
Mohammad Yasin MP (Labour) was one of 52 Labour MP's to abstain from the vote to remove winter fuel payments for all but the poorest pensioners as a motion to block the Government's plans to...
Popular Bedford postmaster couple retire after 35 years serving customers
Sukhdev and Jasvinder Thiarra are retiring from Wilshamstead Post Office after an impressive 35 years of running post offices in the county.
Fears school transport changes could cause 'great harm' to education in Central Bedfordshire
Stopping an “ill-conceived recommendation” from being adopted by a local authority on school transport changes in Central Bedfordshire “is critical”, a schools trust is warning.
Leisure centres across Bedford Borough to host new ‘Check You Out’ cancer campaign
Gym-goers and swimmers across Bedford will notice a new campaign on the mirrors of their leisure centres in the coming weeks as GLL has become the first leisure provider in the UK to join a cancer awareness programme...
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'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools - they're actually really helpful for parents'
Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of whether a school is good, but they are an accessible starting point for families
Fallen steam engine caused closure of A421 near Bedford and Great Barford
The A421 near Bedford and Great Barford had to close after a steam engine partially fell from its low loader.
Over 9,000 debts sent to bailiffs by Bedford Borough Council in 2022/23
New figures have revealed the scale of bailiff use by the council.
New signage at Bedford’s parks aims to “improve the experience” for visitors
New signage acting as information points have been installed at Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park in Kempston in an effort to "improve the visitor experience" across the Borough's green spaces...
Don't fall for this WhatsApp parking scam, warns Bedford Borough Council
It looks like a scam is doing the rounds on WhatsApp so be on your guard.
More than two in five people with mental illnesses in Bedfordshire don’t receive all crucial health checks
Latest figures show over two in five people with severe mental illnesses in the county don’t receive all the crucial health checks they should.
Free health, care and wellbeing advocacy service now available to Bedfordians
Voice and rights charity VoiceAbility free advocacy services are available to support Bedford residents with their health, care and wellbeing decisions. VoiceAbility believes that...