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Police release picture of missing man last seen in Kempston
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Ellis.
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"I will never trust the doctors in that hospital again": Nurse left wheelchair bound after claims of neglect by Bedford Hospital
A nurse was left wheelchair bound and missed urgent medication for THREE DAYS while being treated for a suspected kidney infection at Bedford Hospital.
Prince, Freddie, Marilyn and George roll into Ampthill for free exhibition
If you like your art a bit more pop than neoclassic, this free exhibition could be worth checking out.
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Alex Mayer MP: 97 years of votes for women
97 years ago, women in Bedfordshire and across the country first gained the right to vote on equal terms with men.
Commissioner Column: Safer streets, safer town centres
Bedfordshire has many great town centres.
24 Hours in Police Custody: How missing person report led Bedfordshire Police to the "Butcher of Suburbia"
It started as a missing person’s report – but led to one of Bedfordshire Police’s most harrowing investigations to date
Roundabout closed after car catches fire in Bedford
Police closed the roundabout at Clapham Road and Roff Avenue following a car fire yesterday (Tuesday).
Central Beds Council denies claim it 'indirectly accused' parents of 'fabricated or inducing' children with SEND's illnesses
Parents of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Central Bedfordshire are being urged by the council to use its complaints procedure if serious school-related issues arise.
Work to start this month on Bedford Park Bandstand revamp
The iconic bandstand at Bedford Park is set to have a major revamp.
What is quishing: The food and drink scam you need to be aware of this summer
Quishing could ruin your summer - so don’t get caught out by this scam 😫
9 of the best kebab houses in Bedford: Does your favourite make the list?
Who doesn’t love a kebab?
Bedford Aldi gives 'do not eat' warning as pieces of plastic found in chicken trimmings
Aldi has pulled Chicken Cooked Meat Trimmings from its shelves.
"Lack of transparency and misleading information" New special school provision in Central Bedfordshire overshadowed by social media row
A social media row has overshadowed a local authority’s plans to open a new specialist primary school in Central Bedfordshire.
Police target shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in summer campaign to help keep Bedford safe
Bedfordshire Police have launched a Together for Bedfordshire campaign in a bid to ensure Bedford is a safe place to enjoy this summer.
Bedfordshire councils launch public consultation on Local Nature Recovery Strategy
We're working with Bedford Borough Council and Luton Borough Council to develop a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), which identifies areas of opportunity to carry out nature recovery actions, and your voice is essential in shaping it. A consultation inviting Bedfordshire residents to comm...
Impressive Leighton Leisure and Community Centre tops out
The community and leisure complex is on track to open next summer (2026) and includes many high-quality amenities. This represents an investment in the town by Central Bedfordshire Council in excess of £30 million. This large site will create modern facilities, there will be increased capacity t...
New SEMH school plans to boost local SEND places
Under the plans, up to 50 places will be offered through a satellite of Larwood School, operated by Brighter Futures Education Trust, with an initial intake planned for the 2025/26 academic year. The school would eventually be based at the former Pulloxhill Lower School site, our asset tha...
Find your calling as an on-call firefighter in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is calling on enthusiastic and committed people to join its team of dedicated on-call firefighters.
I popped to Prague and it was alive with the sound of music
Marion Ainge pops to the stunning city of Prague for a cultural reset
Shocking RSPCA figures reveal reports of summer animal cruelty in Bedfordshire rise by a quarter
New figures released by the RSPCA have shown that reports of cruelty made to the charity during summer in Bedfordshire have risen by more than a quarter.