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Plan to link Milton Keynes and Bedford by rail 'key to economic growth'
Plans to link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge could help unlock tens of billions of pounds in economic growth - with East West Rail described as central to those ambitions.
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Masked men demand cash during two robberies in Bedford
Police are investigating two early morning robberies involving knives in Bedford yesterday (April 15).
Majority of children across Central Bedfordshire offered place at their preferred school
The majority of families in Central Beds have received good news, with nine in ten children offered a place at their first preference primary school.
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Most Central Bedfordshire children secure preferred primary school place on National Offer Day 2026
Today (Thursday 16 April) on National Primary Offer Day, 90% of children starting primary school in September have been offered their first choice of school. Families applying for other school stages have also seen very positive outcomes. 88% of children applying for a middle school place w...
Service cuts ‘on the cards’ in bid to stabilise Bedford Borough Council’s finances
Bedford Borough Council could reduce some services to minimum legal levels and increase charges as part of an ‘emergency’ plan to stabilise its finances.
Battery charger blamed for Bedford house fire
A battery charger caused a kitchen fire at a residential property in Bedford, yesterday (April 15)
More than 8,000 people take part in Big Garden Birdwatch across Bedfordshire
More than 8,000 people across Bedfordshire took part in this year’s edition of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Big Garden Birdwatch.
Luton Town hero and prostate cancer survivor Mick Harford to lead out Ampthill vs Cancer team
Former Luton Town striker and prostate cancer survivor Mick Harford will be leading out the Ampthill vs Cancer team to help raise awareness and importance of early detection of the disease.
Put your best foot forward to join the Bedford Walk Against Stalking 2026 event
A free community walk which aims to raise awareness of stalking and its serious impact on individuals and communities, is being held on April 24.
Picture shared of teen girl missing from Bedford home
Police have released a picture of a 14-year-old girl who is missing from her home in Bedford.
Police concerned for welfare of missing 14-year-old last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Hanna.
Driver racks up over £7k for parking illegally in Bedford - but council still hasn't been able to track them down
One motorist received more than 100 fines for illegally parking in Bedford High Street last year.
Great Barford violinist performs at boxer Conor Benn’s big fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Conor Benn was boxing clever to achieve a big win but it was Storm String Artists who were pulling the strings at the event staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Bedford council facing £2 million shortfall in planned savings
Bedford Borough Council is facing a shortfall of nearly £2 million in planned savings, with more than half of projects behind schedule, a new report shows.
Universal Studios Bedford: Everything we know so far
With early works and site preparations already under way, we thought it might be time for an update on all things Universal.
Diagnostic centre at Bedford's Gilbert Hitchcock House expands thanks to £3m cash injection
The newly revamped Gilbert Hitchcock House is set to expand.
Maternity services in Bedfordshire 'remain safe' says hospitals trust despite 'inadequate' rating
Bedford borough councillors were told it was “unhelpful” to talk about maternity services as simply safe or unsafe during a scrutiny meeting on hospital care.
Toddington nurse struck off after being deemed a risk to patients
A nurse in Toddington accused of incorrectly injecting a baby with vaccinations too early has been struck off.
Dunstable woman to run marathon in memory of aunt
A young woman from Dunstable is running her first marathon this month to honour her aunt who died from cancer.
Bedford climber and former Dame Alice School pupil makes history with 20th unexplored route
Former Dame Alice School pupil, Fay Manners, has made history in the mountains having completed her 20th new route.