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Partnerships take centre stage at summit to shape the future of food fairness
Food summit © Andy Aitchison/Food Matters Central Bedfordshire Council’s Public Health team has hosted its second Food Summit, in collaboration with UK-based charity Food Matters, bringing together partners to help define the next chapter of food fairness in the area. The summit welcome...
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Targeted enforcement day delivers results across Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council has undertaken a targeted enforcement day, which has placed two drivers under investigation for the misuse of Blue Badge permits, with potential legal action pending. Blue Badges are essential for people with disabilities, giving them access to parking spaces that hel...
Police appear on BBC’s Crimewatch Live as investigation continues into jailed Kempston sex offender
Police have appeared on the BBC’s Crimewatch Live programme as part of a continuing investigation into jailed sex offender Luke Williamson.
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'An attack on the safety of every person' £40k of lifesaving equipment stolen from Bedford fire stations
Lifesaving equipment has been stolen from two fire stations in just three days.
2 under investigation after crackdown on blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire
Two drivers are now under investigation – and could be facing a day in court after a crackdown on blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire.
Bin days in Bedford set to change for some as council overhauls its routes
Your bin day could be about to change as Bedford council overhauls its routes.
Environment Agency appoints regulator for East West Rail project
The Environment Agency has this week appointed a regulator to speed up the East West Rail project
Wixams Town Council could face judicial review
Wixams Town Council said it welcomed a court’s decision to refuse permission for a legal claim relating to its Annual Council Meeting last year – but a second, separate claim has been given the go-ahead.
Major funding boost for new GP surgeries in Wixams and Great Barford
Bedford Borough Council has announced a major funding boost from NHS England for new GP surgeries in Great Barford and Wixams.
Man dies in tractor crash on M1 between Toddington and Brogborough
A man in his 60s died in a tractor crash on the M1 at the weekend.
Scheme helps homeless Bedford families find stable homes
A scheme designed to help homeless families move out of temporary accommodation and into long-term housing has already helped six households.
New Look building in Bedford changes hands for undisclosed fee
Don’t worry fashionistas, the popular shop isn’t closing or moving but the building itself has been sold.
Universal's cease and desist warning to drone operators over Bedford site
A notice warning drone operators to stay away from the site of the proposed Universal theme park near Bedford has been published on the development’s website.
Meet the wind-powered robot designed by Cranfield University researchers to explore hostile environments
Say hello to the WANDER-bot – a low-cost, 3D-printed robot created by the good people at Cranfield University.
Funding agreement between Bedford council and East West Rail not yet finalised
A funding agreement between East West Rail and Bedford Borough Council for work on the proposed Bedford–Cambridge railway has not yet been finalised, despite similar arrangements already being in place with other councils along the route.
Audit report warns Bedford council could risk missing out on housing developer contributions
Bedford Borough Council could risk failing to collect some developer contributions linked to housing developments because hundreds of planning agreements have not yet been transferred into a new monitoring system, an internal audit report has warned.
9 Dunstable pubs recognised with Best Bar None accreditation
Nine pubs across Dunstable have been awarded for maintaining the highest standards of safety, management, and customer care after getting Best Bar None accreditation.
Electric car goes up in flames on M1 near Bedford
Yesterday’s delays on the M1 were caused after an electric car caught fire.
‘Recovering Together’: Bedford workshop helping families navigate addiction and recovery
A Bedford recovery advocate is hosting a community workshop later this month aimed at helping families better understand and support loved ones affected by addiction.
Grant Palmer celebrates ‘going for growth’ with many bus fares held at £2 and patronage surging
Local bus operator Grant Palmer is celebrating a period of strong growth across its Bedford network, with customer numbers at a record high in the last six months, following sustained investment, stable fares, and expanded services.