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Some Bedford villages charging more than seven times as much council tax as others
Parish council tax charges for 2026/27 show significant variation across Bedford Borough, with some villages charging more than seven times as much as others for a Band D property.
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Take a look inside this rare bungalow tucked away in Bedford's Castle quarter
As scarce as hen's teeth, these – but rub your eyes as I’ve found another bungalow off Castle Road.
Residents object to plans to build 36 new homes in Willington
An outline application for up to 36 new homes in Willington has prompted objections from residents who say the scheme conflicts with the village’s neighbourhood plan and sits outside the defined settlement boundary.
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Bedford residents share family recipes in new community cookbook
Residents from four Stonewater retirement living schemes in Bedford have come together to celebrate culture, heritage and community.
Have your say: Company appeals councils' refusal of 65-bed care home in Kempston Hardwick
Looks like Country Court Care Homes 5 Limited has not given up on its dream to build a new facility in the area.
Oar-some: John Bunyan boat to set sail on River Great Ouse in Bedford
Now the weather is improving, looks like it might be time to seas the day (geddit?).
'Shameful' change to council tax support scheme 'will push Central Beds families further into poverty'
Changes to the council tax support scheme for Central Bedfordshire residents will push low income households “deeper into poverty”, a meeting heard.
Leader blasts 'political game playing' amid claim Central Beds Council budget has 'more holes than Swiss cheese'
Opposition groups on Central Bedfordshire Council “are playing political games”, according to the leader of the local authority, after a motion to approve the 2026/27 revenue budget was defeated in a vote.
Appeal to help find missing man from Bedford
Police have issued an appeal for a man who has been missing since this morning. (February 27)
Council-funded regeneration plans for Bedford and Kempston town centres paused
Council-funded regeneration projects in Bedford and Kempston town centres have been put on hold, according to an update report published this week.
Bedford’s historic Arcade dubbed the town's 'Crystal Palace' to be sold at auction
Bedford’s historic Arcade shopping centre is to be sold at auction with a price guide of £2.5million.
Police appeal to trace missing woman with links to Bedford
Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman with links to Bedford.
'I have seen some strange things dumped in footways and footpaths - but this is quite extraordinary' Boat fly-tipped in Sharnbrook field
A councillor was left flabbergasted when he found out a boat had been fly-tipped in a field.
'Not radical enough' Central Bedfordshire Council goes back to the drawing board after budget plan defeated
Central Bedfordshire Council is being forced to rethink its budget plans after it was voted down.
Garden waste collections in Bedford Borough to restart from Monday
Green garden waste collections will restart from Monday and continue to be provided at no additional charge. (March 2)
Road reopened after lorry overturns into ditch in Willington
A road through the village of Willington has reopened after a lorry overturned into a ditch earlier this morning.
Dunstable town council plants 40 trees to celebrate 40 years
Dunstable Town Council is supporting biodiversity and developing green spaces by planting 40 trees to celebrate 40 years, thanks to funding from The Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund.
Imagination Majorettes get £500 grant boost
Imagination Majorettes have been awarded a £500 Seedcorn Grant to support the purchase of new uniforms, show leotards, pom poms, and batons for its young performers.
'We are here to stand up for residents' - MOT centre plan for Kempston refused by council
Borough councillors have refused plans to turn a former car sales site in Park Road, Kempston, into an MOT centre after residents warned it would worsen congestion and harm the character of the residential street.
Universal Studios Bedford: One of the UK’s largest EV charging facilities among infrastructure planned
ESP Utilities Group has been appointed to design, build and operate additional sustainable infrastructure at the new Universal resort in Bedford.