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Bedford man charged after drugs bust uncovers 82 wraps of suspected cocaine
A Bedford man in his 20s has been charged after a search uncovered 82 wraps of suspected cocaine.
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Moonface Records to open its first permanent store at Bedford’s Harpur Centre
Bedford is set to welcome Moonface Records which prepares to open its very first permanent store at the Harpur Centre on May 30.
Bedford student marks 21st birthday and three years in remission from Leukaemia
Jake Salmon from Bedford recently celebrated two significant milestones – turning 21 and marking one year since finishing treatment leukaemia.
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£3.1m upgrade works completed to future‑proof water supply for Keysoe and Ravensden
New water pipes have been installed between Keysoe and Ravensden as part of a £3.1million project to reduce bursts, and keep water flowing for decades to come.
Plans submitted to turn Bedford house into children's home
A planning application has been submitted to turn a house in Bedford into a children’s home after the borough council previously ruled the proposal could not go ahead without full permission.
4 arrested after stabbing in Bedford's Mill Street
Four men have been arrested after a stabbing in Bedford in the early hours of this morning (Friday).
Central Bedfordshire Council on track for £8million underspend - but tough challenges still lie ahead
Central Bedfordshire Council is reporting an underspend of nearly £8m for the 2025/26 financial year by sticking to its revenue budget targets.
Two Bedford events in the running to support homeless charity Emmaus Village Carlton
Homelessness charity Emmaus Village Carlton has been chosen as a charity partner for both the Bedford Running Festival and Bedford Charity Chase.
Ambulance service covering Bedfordshire shortlisted for award for service that helps stroke patients
An ambulance service which covers Bedfordshire has been shortlisted for an award for a service that helps stroke patients get quicker care.
It’s Whipsnade Zoo’s Big Birthday Bash – and you’re invited to a family-friendly street party
Whipsnade Zoo is having a birthday party over the May bank holiday weekend and asking family and friends to join a huge celebration.
Central Beds Council to pay £500 to mum of child with special needs over 'frustrating' delays
Central Bedfordshire Council to pay £500 and say sorry to mum over delays issuing a child’s education, health and care plan (EHCP) and completing an annual review.
Bedfordshire based owner of Premier Inn and Beefeater announces plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs
Whitbread, which owns Premier Inn and Beefeater says tax rises are to blame for 3,800 planned job cuts, announced today.
Dunstable based owner of Premier Inn and Beefeater announces plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs
Dunstable based Whitbread, which owns Premier Inn and Beefeater says tax rises are to blame for 3,800 planned job cuts, announced today.
Mother and daughter partnership hold Bedford open day for new talent agency
A drama teacher and her television production daughter are combining their industry knowledge to bring a youth talent agency to Bedfordshire.
Housing Matters – April 2026
Your home, your rights: have your say We’re updating your tenancy agreement – tell us what you think Your tenancy agreement is one of the most important documents linked to your home. It sets out your rights, your responsibilities, and what you can expect from us as your landlord. We pr...
Children’s bike collection returns to Houghton Regis to support young riders
The initiative aims to give pre-loved bikes a new lease of life by passing them on to local children who might not otherwise have access to one. The collection builds on the success of previous events, which have already helped distribute around 25 bikes to local schools and young people. Donat...
Serious housing fraud uncovered at Central Bedfordshire Council
A former council employee, Kanyin Jolaosho, formerly of Carroll Drive, Bedford, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of housing‑related fraud, committed over the course of his employment, involving losses totalling £39,812.85. Jolaosho appeared at Luton Crown Court where he was sentenced to 16 months i...
Young people help shape SEND services at pioneering new education centre
Our Youth Voice event, held at the purpose‑built ‘SENse the Safari’ facility, was the first of its kind at the centre and brought together pupils from Parkfields School, members of Biggleswade SEND Youth Club and youth support professionals, including from the Children’s Society, to shar...
New SEMH primary school giving pupils a place to ‘feel supported, understood and able to learn'
A ribbon‑cutting ceremony and tour took place to mark the opening and success of the Larwood School satellite site on Beech Road, Dunstable. It is an interim setting, while refurbishment works are carried out at the long-term home for the school, on the former Pulloxhill Lower School site,...
Archaeology discoveries older than first thought as Sutton to host landmark event
A remarkably well-preserved and substantial pottery kiln uncovered beneath Sutton Primary School, which was originally thought to date from the Tudor period, is now believed to have been in operation between the late 14th to the early 15th-century, during the late medieval era – more than a centur...