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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.
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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.
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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.
Countryside charity urges Central Bedfordshire people to have their say on local plan
Don’t miss the chance to have your say on future development which could result in an additional 25,500 new houses over the next 30 years.
Luton Airport passengers urged to travel safely on trains as more than 60,000 holidaymakers set to jet off
Holidaymakers travelling Luton airport by train are being urged to travel safely, as thousands more passengers head away on their summer breaks.
Can you help fund archaeological dig of Roman villa in Bedford?
Who would have thought there would be a Roman villa on both sides of Manton Lane.
Bedfordshire councils secure government backing for new fostering hub
Bedfordshire councils secure government backing for new fostering hub tanya.celine Thu 06/08/2026 11:16am 6 August 2026 Fostering in Bedfordshire Children and young people ...
New hub to recruit and support more foster carers for Bedfordshire
A new fostering hub is being created to help recruit, approve and support more foster carers across Bedfordshire.
Consultation over closure of adult social care facility in Ampthill
A public consultation is to begin shortly on the potential closure of an adult social care facility in Ampthill by Central Bedfordshire Council.
Bedfordshire Police release image of man wanted on suspicion of shop thefts
Nicholas O’Driscoll, 37, of no fixed abode, is wanted on suspicion of a number of thefts from shop and failing to appear for bail.