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Ampthill to Maulden bypass to temporarily close so footbridge can be painted
Like anything with your own house, you’ve got to make sure it’s maintained.
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Claims taxpayers 'footing the bill' in compensation payouts as Central Bedfordshire potholes hit three-year high
New data reveals that Central Bedfordshire's potholes have hit a "severe three year high" with it claimed that taxpayers are unfairly funding "massive compensation payouts".
"We should send fewer people to prison": Bedfordshire crime commissioner says we need reform
There will always be a role for prisons – but they should ideally be well-resourced with a focus on rehabilitation.
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This Grade II listed former farmhouse near Bedford was once owned by lords of the manor, the Crawley family
The Crawleys, I hear you cry. Surely not Lord and Lady Grantham from Downton Abbey.
Cadent to upgrade 400 metres of gas pipes from the 60s right across Ampthill
Work has started today (Monday) 27 July to replace old gas pipes from the 60s.
Bedford to get more electric car charging points
New charging points are being installed across the borough if you’re thinking of making the switch to an EV (electric vehicle).
Gang grab man by his neck in Bedford and walk him home before robbing him of cash
A gang of two men and two women stole a large sum of money from a man they attacked in the street.
A1 northbound at Black Cat to close every evening for 11 NIGHTS as part of upgrade
Gird your loins as there more road closures as part the Black Cat upgrade.
One lane of the M1 closed near Bedford due to car fire
Lane one of the M1 between junction 13 at Brogborough and junction 14 at Milton Keynes will remain closed for the rest of the day.
East West Rail complaint against Bedford mayor dismissed with 'no further action'
A complaint stemming from the interests of Conservative Bedford Mayor Tom Wootton relating to East West Rail has been dismissed, with no further action to be taken, the local democracy reporting service can reveal.
Compromise for Central Beds community transport groups denied Blue Badges under government guidelines
Local authority officers have offered a solution to community transport organisations in Central Bedfordshire, which are unable to renew Blue Badges.
Bedfordshire council share joint appeal against bonfires during hot weather
People in Bedfordshire are being warned against having outdoor bonfires and garden fires as the county faces a very high risk of wildfire.
Health and Safety Executive and police launch probe into fatal Bedford gas incident
The Health and Safety Executive and Bedfordshire Police have launched a probe into a gas incident in Bedford yesterday afternoon, in which a man died at the scene.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue showcases Home Fire Safety Visits project at conference
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has showcased its Home Fire Safety Visits project during a best practice conference.
Dates announced for of live facial recognition technology use in Bedford
Dates have been announced for planned deployments of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Bedford town centre over the next month.
New 72-bed care home in Flitwick welcomes first residents
A new 72-bed care home in Flitwick has welcomed its first residents.
Teenager rescued from Barton Springs after falling
A teenage boy was rescued by five fire crews after falling down an embankment near Barton Springs.
Police appeal to help trace missing 14-year-old believed to be in Bedford
Police have released these photos of a missing 14-year-old girl who is believed to be in the Bedford area.
One dead and three taken to hospital after 'explosion' in Bedford
One man has died at the scene and three others taken to hospital after an incident at an industrial unit in Bedford.
'When I saw how much we’d raised, I was astonished' Bedford friends fundraise for children's hospices
Three Bedford friends who took on a charity challenge for children’s hospices raised almost four times their original target.