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Could a new adult gaming centre be coming to Bedford?
An application has gone into the council's licensing authority.
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Bedford neighbours help elderly woman rebuild her life after fleeing Ukraine war
Kind-hearted neighbours at a retirement scheme have helped an elderly woman rebuild her life after fleeing Ukraine.
Ink it till you make it: Tattoo convention comes to Bedford
A tattoo convention is coming to Bedford at the end of May, so cue the needle-sharp puns.
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Man rescued from river at Bedford's Embankment on Good Friday
A man was taken to hospital in what is being described as a serious condition after being rescued from the River Ouse on Friday night (April 3).
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner funds hate crime reporting tool
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has funded a new tool to make reporting ‘cowardly’ hate crime easier.
Not another one: East West to host another public consultation in Bedford
You can’t say the bods at East West don’t like to keep us in the loop …
Watch as beavers return to Bedfordshire for the first time in more than 400 years
Beavers have returned to Bedfordshire for the first time in over 400 years – and are settling in to their Southill Estate home.
A1 southbound between Wyboston and Tempsford to close
The A1 southbound will be closed this weekend for road maintenance and resurfacing.
Bedford council tight-lipped over plan for £5.9 million housing grant
Bedford Borough Council has not clarified how a £5.9 million housing grant, which government guidance says forms part of a wider programme that includes Afghan resettlement, will be allocated in the borough.
Woburn Safari Park champions making wildlife experiences accessible for all with new SEND classroom
Woburn Safari Park says it is focusing on making wildlife experiences accessible for all after opening the first ever classroom in the country dedicated to children with special educational needs and disabilities within a zoological setting last month.
Two charged as family pay tribute to 'bright and talented' 13-year-old killed in Flitwick crash
A man and woman have been charged with multiple offences after a crash that killed a 13-year-old boy and injured two others.
West Lothian Council snubbed by Scottish Government over £15m funding for St Kentigern's Academy
West Lothian Council has been snubbed by Holyrood over £15 million funding it needs for the rebuild of St Kentigern’s Academy.
Professional dance and theatre college set to move in to former Beales in Bedford
A dance college is set to move into the former Beales in Bedford – although the plans mean Bedford’s main library could be affected by longer-term regeneration ambitions, according to a newly published executive decision.
New owner for Luton's biggest taxi firm
Luton’s largest taxi company has been taken over by a company whose mission is to strengthen transport networks outside of the capital.
Highways plan to improve roads and enhance safety
The data-driven approach ensures that decisions are based on real-time assessments of road conditions, traffic patterns, and community needs. This approach allows us to allocate resources efficiently and swiftly respond to changes in demand or unexpected circumstances. The 2026-2027 Capit...
New NHS body covering Bedfordshire holds first board meeting
A newly created NHS body covering Bedfordshire and surrounding areas held its first public board meeting on Wednesday (April 1), approving how services will be run as it formally came into force.
Bedford teen who lost her hand takes on London Marathon to help grant wishes to seriously ill children
A Bedford teenager is training for the London Marathon to raise funds for a charity which touched her life when she was recovering from a hand amputation.
Two lucky Bedfordshire residents win £100,000 in latest Premium Bonds draw
Two residents in Central Bedfordshire are celebrating after each winning £100,000 from Premium bonds purchased in September 2005 and June 2014.
New banking hub opens in Dunstable
A hub for customers to speak to their banks, get cash out and pay bills has opened inside the Dunstable Library.
Family pay tribute to 81-year-old woman killed in Bedford crash
The family of an 81-year-old woman have paid tribute to her after she was killed in a collision on the A4280.