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Housing Matters – June 2026
Interview: A tenant and a trusted voice Joanne shares her experience of joining the Landlord Assurance Board Joanne has been a Central Bedfordshire Council tenant for 28 years, living in both Houghton Regis and Dunstable. Like many residents, she hadn’t initially considered getting involved ...
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Bedford fundraiser Tony set to cycle 1,000 miles for kids’ mental health charity
Tony Fowkes has set himself a new challenge for 2026 - to cycle 1,000 miles in support of Kids In Mind, a charity supporting children’s mental health.
Large zombie knife, drugs and cash found during raid on property in Bedford
Police uncovered a large zombie knife, drugs and cash during an early morning raid on a property in Rutland Road, Bedford.(June 25)
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Police release picture of missing boy, 15, from Bedford in appeal to find him
Police have issued an appeal for a missing teenager from Bedford.
Urgent appeal to find missing Bedford 14-year-old
Police have released a picture of a missing 14-year-old girl – and say they are concerned for her welfare.
Council pledges to prioritise repairs on Dunstable road after pothole complaints
Work will be done to fix the potholes plaguing one road in Dunstable after complaints from residents.
Ambulance staff in Bedford and Luton recognised for combined 400 years' service
Ambulance staff in Bedfordshire and Luton have been formally recognised and thanked for over 400 years of combined service to the NHS.
Luton woman fined for Blue Badge abuse
Audrey Roberts of Cutenhoe Road, Luton was found to be using a Blue Badge when the holder was not present. Roberts had been parked in a disabled bay at Grove View Car Park in Dunstable, where it was established that the Blue Badge holder had not been dropped off or picked up at the location. Robe...
Help shape a new green wheel connecting Ampthill, Flitwick and the countryside
We're launched a 10-week public consultation on the long-term vision, which would create a circular green network linking communities with local nature reserves, open spaces and rural landscapes through a combination of enhanced existing paths and new routes. Find out how to have your say –...
No hosepipe ban but Anglian Water urges people to save water
As the heatwave continues with record temperatures, Anglian Water is urging customers to use less water wherever they can, but says there will be no hosepipe ban.
Don’t miss public event to learn more about essential Wilstead gas works
Residents are invited to attend a public event to learn more about essential gas works taking place in Wilstead next month.
Bus passenger information service may be adopted nationally following success of Bedford pilot
A Bedford pilot scheme to develop a new way of providing bus passenger information may be rolled out across the country.
Act of prayer and reflection to be held at Elstow Abbey following Bedford train crash
An act of prayer and reflection will be held at Elstow Abbey tomorrow (June 26) following last week’s fatal train crash near Bedford.
Central Beds Council 'within law' over decision to deny Blue Badges to community transport services
A local authority “is acting within the law and within the spirit of the law” in denying organisational Blue Badge use within Central Bedfordshire, a meeting heard.
Water safety message renewed during red heat alert across Bedford
A water safety message has been issued following the red heat alert across Bedford.
Police issue CCTV image after knife-point robbery in Bedford
Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a knife-point robbery at a coffee shop in Bedford.
Catholic Bishop of Northampton charged with two counts of rape
The Bishop of Northampton – whose diocese covers Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire – has been charged with two counts of rape as part of an investigation by Staffordshire Police.
Speed bumps to be introduced on Bedford's Old Ford End Road as part of raft of safety measures
Now, this will be music to a lot of peoples’ ears.
Petition to save Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy reaches 1500 signatures
A petition to save Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy has already reached 1,529 signatures.
Could Bedford pilot which gave real-time bus info be rolled out across England?
Councils across England are exploring a new approach to delivering real-time bus passenger information, following a pilot in Bedford.