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This stylish Sharnbrook barn conversion would be spot-on for multi-generational living
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Bonfire spreads to trees and fences in Luton during busy weekend for fire service
Fire crews were out battling blazes involving out of control bonfires in Luton at the weekend during the hot weather.
Housing officer who trousered £15k prosecuted for fraud offences with help of Bedford council
A former housing officer has been prosecuted with the help of Bedford council after pocketing almost £15,000 by illegally sub-letting his social housing property.
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Kempston Rural: Plans to build 300 homes "would more than double the size of our village"
Residents are objecting to plans for nearly 300 homes in land at Kempston Rural.
Gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden officially opens at Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre
Gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden officially opens at Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre jenny.howard Mon 10/08/2026 2:29pm 10 August 2026 Children and young people ...
Palliative service which includes two Bedford hospices up for major care award
A palliative care service across Bedfordshire has been shortlisted in the HSJ Awards.
When UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years will be visible this week - and how to watch livestream
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
20-year ban from keeping animals for Biddenham man who allowed ear cropping of two puppies
A man has been banned from keeping all animals for 20 years and handed a suspended prison sentence after allowing his then puppies to have their ears cropped.
Fire crews called to rescue a cow in the river at Stevington
Three fire crews from Bedford and one crew from Harrold were called to help rescue a cow that had slipped into the river at Stevington.
Couple tie the knot at Turvey retirement village – 50 years after first meeting as teenagers
Love has blossomed for a couple living at a retirement village in Turvey – after they first met as teenagers more than 50 years ago.
Man caught with almost £50k of drugs after crashing on M1 between Toddington and Brogborough
A man has admitted to having almost £50,000 worth of cannabis and cannabis-infused gummies after he was arrested on the M1.
Bedford train crash: More than a dozen seriously injured passengers instruct lawyers as rehabilitation support begins
More than a dozen people injured in the Bedford train crash have instructed specialist serious injury lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to help with their recovery.
List of the latest food hygiene ratings for Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis
We're back with the roundup of the scores from the Food Standards Agency.
Council backs plan to strengthen SEND support in Central Bedfordshire
Council backs plan to strengthen SEND support in Central Bedfordshire john.day Fri 07/08/2026 2:06pm 7 August 2026 Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive has backed plans to improve support for children and young people with special ...
Phelan earns Dunstable a point in opener as Barton sign eight
Dunstable FC kicked off their first season since the merger of Dunstable Town and AFC Dunstable with a 1-1 draw against AFC Welwyn at Creasey Park on Friday night.
Man arrested after indecent exposure in Willington
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Willington.
Watch: Police borrow bike to catch Bedford shoplifting suspect who jumped in the river to escape
This is the moment police caught up with a shoftlifting suspect on the run after he jumped into the river to escape arrest.
£2.2 million boost for Central Bedfordshire's special education reform plan
A government funding boost for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform in schools and better access to professional expertise could improve pupil experience and ease the pressure on parents.
Central atrium kiosk at Bedford’s Harpur Centre available to rent
If you’re planning to open a little business in the heart of town then taking on a kiosk unit in Bedford’s Harpur Centre could be the perfect opportunity.
Enjoy a month of free live music at Bedford bandstand
A month of free live music is taking place at the Mill Meadows bandstand in Bedford during August.