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Bedford’s ‘no comment’ on Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor prospectus
Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire are being promoted to international investors as part of the government’s vision for an Oxford-Cambridge ‘growth corridor’.
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Two Bedford shop owners fined total of £19k for illegal vape sales
Two shop owners have been prosecuted for illegally selling vapes to children in Bedford town centre.
All power to Kempston firefighter Gemma on winning the ‘Euros’
Gemma Salter is celebrating after becoming champion at the European Masters Equipped Powerlifting Championships.
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Severe tractor fire damages grass verge and trees in village near Bedford
A tractor was completely destroyed by a fire which spread to a grass verge and trees in Great Barford.
Ex EastEnders star films TV carers series at Bedford MS Therapy Centre
Actress Natalie Cassidy visited the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire MS Therapy Centre as part of filming for a new BBC documentary series exploring the realities of caring across the UK.
Entrepreneurs can benefit from new investment and mentorship opportunity launching across Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire
A brand-new initiative is helping local entrepreneurs build stronger businesses through experience, mentorship and real support - not just funding.
Council to pay £8,200 after failings see child miss school for 20 months
A special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) child has missed school since October 2024, due to a local authority ‘service failure’, according to a local government watchdog.
Bedford mayor ‘declares interest’ after no show at East West Rail meeting
Bedford’s mayor Tom Wootton did not take part in Bedford Borough Council’s extraordinary East West Rail meeting after declaring both a “local and pecuniary interest” relating to the project.
Bedford students appealing for help to raise funds for expedition to Kenya
Four students from Bedford are appealing for help to raise funds towards an expedition to Kenya next year.
Dunstable gears up for annual classic motor rally
It’s nearly that time of year when Dunstable’s Priory Gardens welcomes scores of beautiful vintage vehicles, and there’ll be even more happening this time.
Body of a man discovered in Bedfordshire lake
The body of a man has been found in lakes near Sandy.
Warning over taking paddle or swim in Bedfordshire’s open waters
Renewed warnings of swimming in open waters has been issued by Beds Fire & Rescue Service.
Anti-social driving in Bedford town centre focus of day of police action
Anti-social driving was the focus of a day of action in Bedford town centre on Wednesday May 27 as part of Operation Windscreen.
Bedford borough councillor resigns from cabinet claiming she can't tolerate its behaviour
Councillor Sarah Gallagher has resigned from Bedford Borough Council’s executive cabinet, saying she could no longer continue in a cabinet whose behaviour she couldn't tolerate.
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Morrisons product recall: popular snacks recalled over fears product could contain glass
Customers are being advised not to eat the affected Morrisons Savers Cashews and return them for a full refund.
East of England Ambulance Service criticised over limits on time spent at emergency calls
East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has been criticised for telling its staff to spend no longer than 42 minutes attending emergency calls.
Marathon effort to raise vital funds for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity
Bedford born Dominic Whiteley completed the London Marathon raising nearly £4k for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity.
‘Bedfordshire village risks becoming a park-and-ride site for Universal’ claim
Lidlington risks becoming a park-and-ride site for visitors to Universal Studios, a local councillor has warned.
Dunstable Sea Cadets honour achievements at annual awards
Dunstable Sea Cadets celebrated
Planning application submitted for children's care home in Bedford due to change of use
A retrospective planning application has been submitted for a children’s care home in Bedford after the borough council determined that this change of use required planning permission.