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"An impossible position": Volunteer drivers dropping off disabled patients at Bedford Hospital face fines
A volunteer driver who transports disabled patients has hit out Bedford Hospital over its drop-off zone policy.
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New scheme in Wixams promises you'll pay NOTHING on your home energy bills for 10 YEARS
OMG… Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are hoping to prove they are the ultimate power couple as they promise to wipe out home energy bills.
Disability employment rate drops significantly in Bedford
The employment rate for disabled people in Bedford dropped significantly last year, recent figures show, despite nearly half of those across the UK remaining out of work.
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Police to step up patrols in Bedford on New Year's Eve to tackle spiking
Plain-clothed and uniformed officers will be out and about tomorrow night (Wednesday) to help tackle sexual violence.
Many nappy returns: Bedford Hospital welcomes four Christmas Day babies
Aaaaahhhh… prepare for cuteness overload as the maternity unit welcomed four babies.
Bedford house prices increasing slightly
Latest figures have shown house prices in Bedford increased slightly in October.
Three takeaways need to make urgent improvements as latest hygiene ratings for Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis revealed
We're back with the roundup of the scores from the Food Standards Agency.
New Year, new look: Best barbers in Luton and Dunstable according to you
Sometimes it’s a small change that can make a big difference, and getting a fresh trim can put that spring back in your step.
Here are Bedford's real Christmas tree recycling drop off points
What… is it over already? Seems so and from tomorrow (Tuesday) you can offload your real trees.
Cheers: This historical cottage in Great Barford even has its very own indoor pub
Now, that’s what I’m talking about… you fancy a few pints but can’t find a designated driver anywhere.
Bedford drivers warned to expect overnight closures on A421 and A1
Drivers in and around Bedford will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
New Year Honours: Volunteer coach at Bedford Rowing Club among the many named in county
11 people from in and around Bedford have been named in the New Year Honours.
Police hunting wanted man known to be in possession of cocaine at large in Bedfordshire or Milton Keynes
Police are hunting a wanted man known to be in possession of cocaine, who they say is at large in Bedfordshire or the Milton Keynes area.
Driver dies after his car crashes into hedge in Husborne Crawley and bursts into flames
A driver died at the scene of a crash in Husborne Crawley on Saturday (December 27).
One person injured after car crashes into barrier near Black Cat roundabout
One person received non life-threatening injuries following a crash on Boxing Day (Friday).
Bedford council appoints contractor to demolish dangerous 40-year-old Queen's Bridge
Bedford Borough Council has moved to the next phase of Queen’s Bridge replacement project.
Two injured in road traffic collision at A6 Deadman's Hill near Clophill
Two people were treated for non life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision on Christmas Eve (Wednesday).
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year: looking back at 2025 and ahead in 2026
Firstly, to all Borough residents reading this, Merry Christmas—and depending on when you’re reading, Happy New Year!
"I have no sympathy for you”: Bedford officers seize SIX misused Blue Badges in ONE DAY
In just one day of enforcement, council officers seized six Blue Badges being misused – along with a further eight for investigation – on Wednesday (December 24).
Recycle your Christmas tree and help support Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger
Now all the presents have been unwrapped, crackers pulled and mince pies eaten, you might be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree.