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'The conscience of the council' new speaker for Bedford council appointed
Councillor Tim Caswell was formally appointed as speaker at Bedford Borough Council Annual Meeting last night (Wednesday, May 13) succeeding Labour councillor Colleen Atkins following her year in the civic role.
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Cranfield University signs agreement with London's King's College in first step towards proposed merger
Cranfield University has signed an agreement with King’s College, London, in what the institution has described as ‘the first step towards a proposed merger.’
'Your data is secure' says Bedfordshire hospitals trust amid row over Palantir access to NHS
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has said its only current use of a data platform linked to Palantir Technologies is part of a national pilot to help the NHS collect costing information.
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Discover a treasure trove of antiques and collectables in the heart of Bedford
If you’re fascinated by antiques, collectables, vintage gems, pop memorabilia and old records, then a visit to one of Bedford’s newer shops is a must.
Investigation under way into fatal police shooting in Bedford
An investigation is under way after a man was fatally shot by police in Bedford on Tuesday (May 12).
Hundreds of free meals given to Luton and Dunstable hospital staff to celebrate International Nurses Day
A charity has given out more than 1,400 meals to staff at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital to mark International Nurses Day.
Probe into Bedford garage fire which affected main electrical supply
Beds Fire & Rescue is investigating a garage fire in the early hours of yesterday (Tuesday).
Woman in her 40s arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill in Bedford street
A woman in her 40s has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and common assault.
Two men jailed for string of raids on post offices and shops across Bedford
Two men who burgled shops, post offices and a garage across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex have been jailed.
'It's going to be a horrid time for a long time' Bedford mayor voices fears over East West Rail construction
Bedford’s mayor has warned the town could face significant disruption during the construction of East West Rail, as the project’s promoters defended the benefits of the route through the borough.
Choose You celebrates one year of supporting healthier lives across Central Bedfordshire
Launched in May 2025, Choose You is a free service, designed to support people to quit smoking, manage their weight, and build healthier habits that last. Over the past 12 months, the service has supported residents by providing personalised, flexible help. In its first year, 965 Central Bedford...
Hybrid car catches fire at business park near Bedford
A crew from Bedford was called to an accidental fire at Thurleigh Airfield Business Park.
Fishing boat wreck donated to help train accident investigators at Cranfield University
The wreck of a fishing vessel which capsized, killing three crew members, has been donated to Cranfield University.
Tiny Bedfordshire village could 'go dark' as street lighting cost soars by 4,400%
Parish councillors in Tingrith are set to blow a fuse after it emerged the four LED street lights in the village are about to cost £9,000 a year, instead of the annual £200 cost until now.
Person hit by train between Bedford and Luton
A person was hit by a train in the early hours of today (Wednesday).
Man dies after being shot by armed police in Bedford
A man has died after being shot by armed police in Bedford today (Tuesday).
Man charged with multiple offences after police chase ends in Ampthill
Three separate police forces came together to bring a driver to a halt.
Fears over 'unauthorised development' voiced at packed Wilstead meeting
Wilstead residents clashed with planning officers at a packed parish council meeting after works carried out on land near the A6 raised concerns about potential unauthorised development.
Foster carers recognised
The event took place on Saturday 9 May at Houghton Regis Leisure and Community Centre, with adults and children attending a Hollywood themed celebration day focused on recognising the foster carers’ commitment to supporting children and young people across the area. The celebration also gav...
Police release CCTV in hunt for man after creep caught masturbating on Bedford train
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