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Bookies with shops in Luton and Dunstable set to close 200 branches
William Hill, which has branches in Luton and Dunstable, is set to close 200 betting shops following tax increases announced in the Budget.
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"I’m not saying he’s the wrong person, but was it the right time?" Criticism over Bedfordshire Police performance as chief constable's contract extended
Questions have been raised over the extension of Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable – with the police and crime panel being told inspection “doesn’t paint the force in the most glowing terms”.
Bedford branch faces uncertain future as Topps Tiles to close 23 stores
Retailer Topps Tiles has announced across all media it will close 23 stores.
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Extra cash available to help Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial crisis
Additional support is now available through Central Bedfordshire Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund for residents on a low income.
Bedford College to get major £4m upgrade after Government cash award
Bedford College is getting a major cash boost as part of a significant upgrade by the Government.
Fund launched to support Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial shock
Wider support is now available through Central Bedfordshire Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund for residents on a low income. From 1 April, residents experiencing a financial crisis or sudden financial shock can apply for support through the fund. The fund provides short-term financial suppor...
Daughter to hold Dunstable fundraiser for incurable condition in memory of mum
A bereaved daughter is holding a special fundraiser in Dunstable, raising money and awareness after losing her mum to a rare and incurable condition at just 67 years old.
Wixams health centre to go ahead after getting £7m funding
No, it’s not an April Fool – NHS England has announced today (Wednesday) it’s give almost £7 million to build the long-awaited health centre in Wixams.
Police release picture of missing man last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Neill.
Man injured after getting hit by pellet gun while out running in Westoning
A runner has been injured by a pellet in Westoning.
Plans for 340 homes at former Hazlewood Foods site in Bedford resubmitted following redesign
After going back to the drawing board, plans have been resubmitted to Bedford council for a major development at Dallas Road.
Bedfordshire businesses invited to retail crime prevention event with advice and support
People wanting to protect their businesses are invited to join a police-led event to expert advice and insights about how to keep their companies safe from crime.
Main road in Houghton Conquest to close for 12 WEEKS
Gird your loins, people, as Bedford Road, in Houghton Conquest, will be temporarily shut.
Porridge recalled from Bedford stores following mouse contamination
Stores across Bedford including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Tesco have pulled various porridge pots and sachet products from its shelves.
Police release picture of missing 15-year-old with links to Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Daniel.
Police release picture of missing teen last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Thierry.
Police release image of Dunstable boy missing for a week
A image of a missing teenage boy has been shared by police eight days after he was last seen.
Call for Luton men to join special community marathon challenge to support mental health group
A personal trainer is calling on men in the town to take part in a special community marathon challenge with all the money raised going to fund vital mental health support.
Two shops in Bedford's Ford End Road shut down after police find 60,000 illegal cigarettes
Bedford police officers have seized almost 60,000 illicit cigarettes, 11 kilogrammes of tobacco and vapes at one shop.
Bedford council set to start new local plan to plug risk of 'speculative and uncoordinated development'
Bedford Borough Council is set to launch a new Local Plan to 2050 after the collapse of its previous strategy left the borough without an up-to-date development framework.