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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.
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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.
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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.
Anyone for tennis? Don’t miss out on free sessions at Bedford Park
With Wimbledon around the corner a summer programme of free tennis sessions at Bedford Park is welcome news.
‘Everybody can be a leader’: Dunstable’s first Black mayor reflects on her year in office
Cllr Sally Kimondo has looked back on her year as the first Black mayor of Dunstable, describing the experience as a privilege.
East West Rail and Bedford Hospital working in partnership on new care hub and parking
Mohammad Yasin MP has welcomed assurances from East West Railway Company (EWR) over hospital parking and the proposed Elective Care Hub in Bedford, but is continuing to press the company to avoid demolishing homes near Bedford station.
Four new police dogs ready to sniff out crime across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Four new police dogs, Murphy, Madden, Dixon and Muzza, have officially joined the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Dog Unit team, after successfully completing their training.
East West Rail 'damaging communities and increasing homelessness pressures' says council ahead of consultation meeting
Bedford borough councillors are set to debate a response criticising parts of the latest East West Rail Company (EWR) consultation.
Decision on plans for 'adult gaming centre' in Bedford town centre due next week
Bedford Borough councillors are set to decide whether to approve a new “adult gaming centre” in Bedford’s town centre next week.
Halfords officially opens new training centre in Dunstable
A new Halfords training centre has officially opened in Dunstable.