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Happy New Year: Bedford car parking charges to rise from January
As predicted, it looks like parking charges will rise from January 1, 2026.
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Residents ‘rubbish' bin collections after Central Bedfordshire service is resumed for Christmas
Delays and confusion over recycling bin collections have been ‘rubbished’ by residents.
Cranfield University awarded funding to host school visits to encourage more young people into aviation
Cranfield University has been awarded funding to host school visits in a bid to encourage more young people to work in the aviation sector.
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120 houses in Sharnbrook and a Bedford nightclub to become hotel among latest public notices
There are quite a few planning applications of note, according to the latest public notices on our site.
Footballer Ethan McLeod dies in M1 crash travelling back from Bedford Town match
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died following a crash on the M1 last night (Tuesday).
More households on social housing wait list in Bedford
Latest figures have shown that more households were on Bedford's social housing wait list this year.
£1 billion business boom for Bedford expected after Universal Studios gets green light
Plans for Universal Studios’ first European theme park – set to open in Bedford in 2031 – could spark an unprecedented wave of investment in new hotels and restaurants alone.
More than half of Bedford children not getting enough exercise
New figures show more than half of children in Bedford did not meet the expected levels of physical activity last year.
Coroner calls on police to make changes after Bedford man died following restraint
A senior coroner is calling for Bedfordshire Police to make significant changes after a man died while being restrained by both officers and ambulance staff.
Universal Studios gets green light after Government grants planning permission
Bedford has taken a giant step towards welcoming Universal Destinations & Experiences after the Government approved the request for planning permission.
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for fog covering Bedfordshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog, covering all of Bedfordshire.
Luton and Dunstable midwife says she feels ‘forgotten’ after workplace injury despite 50 years of service
The daughter of a midwife who worked at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital for more than 50 years claims she was given no support after an injury during a night shift.
Police release image of man wanted for drugs offences in Bedfordshire
If you’ve seen this man, let the police know.
Doctors' five-day strike at Bedfordshire hospitals starts on Wednesday
The strike by resident doctors, formerly junior doctors, is due to start at 7am tomorrow (Wednesday).
Police concerned for welfare of missing Wixams teenager
Police have released a photo of a missing 14-year-old girl, and say they are concerned for her welfare.
Snow much joy! MP praises Houghton Regis gift drive
Generous hearted Bidwell West families have been donating toys, art supplies and games to the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal in a flurry of Christmas kindness.
Homelessness rate in Bedford among highest in England
New estimates suggest Bedford has one of the highest homelessness rates in England.
Dunstable school introduces Worry Box in response to students’ suggestions
Queensbury Academy has put a Worry Box in the school library, giving students a simple, confidential way to share concerns
Work to configure Bedford's Greyfriars junction to start - and you can have your say on project
From Monday, January 5, work will begin to reconfigure the Greyfriars junction.
Burglar jailed after terrified Bedford homeowner wakes to find him at the foot of his bed
A man who left a homeowner terror-struck when he burgled his Bedford house has been jailed.