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Plans submitted for new GP surgery at Wixams following £7m funding announcement
Plans for a new GP surgery at Wixams have now been officially submitted to Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council.
Met Office gives yellow warning of thunderstorms in Bedford
If you’re fed up with the hot weather, you’re in luck…
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Housing Matters – May 2026
Landlord Assurance Board visits Oakley Green Board members saw how work in Oakley Green is helping to improve shared spaces for residents. Tenant members of our Landlord Assurance Board recently visited Oakley Green in Leighton Buzzard to see first-hand some of the work our Neighbourhood O...
Solar panels catch fire on Bedford warehouse roof
Crews from Bedford, Kempston and Leighton Buzzard were called to a building blaze yesterday afternoon (Monday).
Government gives two Bedford schools cash for building repairs
Two schools have been singled out by the Government for cash to help carry out repairs.
Recycling and waste collections start early as temperatures soar across Bedford
Waste collections have started earlier than usual as Bedford is expected to hit over 31C.
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The Yoto Player has become my favourite piece of tech in a world of screens (aff)
As parents navigate screen time, the Yoto Player offers something increasingly different.
Bedfordshire Minerals and Waste Plan Review – update May 2026
Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton councils are currently preparing a new minerals and waste plan timetable that responds to the new regulations and associated guidance. Each council also needs to agree to commencement of the initial stages. These include a consultation on the scope of the p...
Mother and daughter Bedfordshire PCSOs attend royal garden party
A mother and daughter crime fighting duo had a brush with royalty when they attended a Buckingham Palace Garden Party this month.
A1 northbound closed between Sandy and Black Cat after lorry overturns
The A1 northbound is currently closed between the Sandy to Black Cat roundabouts after a lorry overturned.
Council leader backs bid to expand Forest of Marston Vale
A bid to expand the Forest of Marston Vale has been backed by Central Beds Council’s leader.
Whipsnade Zoo shares never-before-seen pictures as it celebrates 95th birthday
Whipsnade Zoo is celebrating its 95th birthday this weekend – and has released a gallery of never-before-seen images.
Olympic and Paralympic sporting stars to officially open new £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre
The state-of-the-art facility, operated by Everyone Active on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council, represents a £33.9 million investment in health, wellbeing and community facilities for Leighton Buzzard and the surrounding area. To mark the opening, residents of all ages are invited to enjoy...
Bedford singer-songwriter to open for Lewis Capaldi at BST Hyde Park concert
Bedford born singer-songwriter Beattie will be supporting megastar Lewis Capaldi at BST Hyde Park in London.
‘New and improved’ Greggs shop opens in Dunstable
A larger Greggs shop has opened inside Dunstable’s shopping centre today (Thursday).
Central Bedfordshire Council Leader backs bid to expand Forest of Marston Vale
The government recently announced plans to create two new National Forests, backed by a £1 billion investment in tree planting and nature recovery. In a letter of support, the Leader, Councillor Adam Zerny and Councillor Tracey Wye, Executive Member for Sustainability and Climate Resilience, ha...
Second Bedford council cabinet member steps down
The councillor, who was portfolio holder for housing and regulatory services, said she needed to focus on personal commitments after three years in the role.
Parents heading to Alton Towers this summer could save money under VAT shake-up (aff)
Families planning Alton Towers, Legoland and zoo trips this summer could see lower prices under a temporary VAT change, and some people who already booked may even be due money back.
Figures reveals each Bedfordshire Police officer owed average of 17 rest days
New figures have revealed Bedfordshire Police officers are owed an average of more than two weeks’ worth of rest days each.