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Central Beds Council backs Bill calling for stronger rules over building on flood plains
Housing or commercial development in Central Bedfordshire which increases the flood risk for residents in towns and villages should be refused, a meeting heard.
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'The problem is getting worse' Call for Bedford council to take action over drivers parking on grass verges
A Bedford borough councillor has raised concerns about drivers repeatedly parking on grass verges and driving over public footpaths to reach front gardens.
Discover Grove House Wedding Open Day this Valentine’s Day
Dunstable Town Council is delighted to invite couples, families, and wedding dreamers to a special Wedding Open Day at Grove House on Saturday 14 February, perfectly timed to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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The Vale Academy Nursery in Dunstable travels back in time for Dinosaur Day
The nursery at The Vale Academy in Dunstable, an Ofsted ‘Good’ rated school and part of Advantage Schools, was transformed into a prehistoric landscape on January 28th as pupils took part in Dinosaur Day!
East West Rail: Petition objects to proposed multi-storey car park in Bedford's Queen's Park
A petition objecting to plans for a new multi-storey car park in Queen’s Park as part of the East West Rail development has been signed by 692 people.
Row over 'fence sitting' as Labour group abstains from vote over defeated Bedford council budget
Labour’s decision to abstain from a vote over Bedford Borough Council’s defeated budget has sparked a debate over whether it was ‘sitting on the fence’.
Fraud alet over criminals impersonating police officers in north Bedfordshire
Police have issued a warning following incidents in north Bedfordshire of members of the public receiving phone calls from people impersonating police officers.
Wedding and civil partnership open day – 14 March 2026
Come along to our open day in Ampthill and discover one of the area’s most popular and historic ceremony venues. No need to book – just drop in. Free sweets and refreshments available. Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026 Time: 11am until 3pm Location: The Court House, Woburn Street, A...
Two stolen vehicles recovered from a Traveller site near Bedford
A stolen Land Rover Discovery 5 and stolen van have been recovered from a Traveller site just outside Bedford, say Bedfordshire Police.
Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits
Bedfordshire fire service staff celebrated for going ‘above and beyond’ at awards ceremony
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) celebrated the achievements of staff at a star-studded awards ceremony.
Bedford council plans to stop using X after Grok AI concerns
Bedford Borough Council is planning to stop using X (formerly Twitter) for routine communications, keeping the platform only for emergency use, councillors have been told.
Primary school warns parents of traffic delays as gas pipes replaced in Wilstead
Parents are being warned of delays in Cotton End Road as Cadent replaces gas pipes.
Dunstable family independent businesses: Crumbs
By Cllr Peter Hollick, Past Mayor of Dunstable.
Mental health role in Bedfordshire Police control room to be replaced with 24-hour online support
A mental health role based in Bedfordshire Police’s control room is set to be replaced with a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week online support service, the police and crime commissioner (PCC) has confirmed.
Bedford council budget compared to 'remortgaging to go on a Caribbean cruise' blocked after heated debate
Bedford Borough Council’s budget plans were defeated last night in a vote of 18 to 16, with 11 abstaining, forcing the administration back to the drawing board.
UK Shared Prosperity Funding helping 60 new businesses across Central Bedfordshire
National funding of £330,000 has helped 60 new businesses across Central Bedfordshire get off the ground.
6.6% hike in Bedfordshire Police slice of council tax bill
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has secured specific Home Office approval to increase the police council tax precept above the standard limit for 2026/27, setting a £18.50 rise for a Band D property.
New cross-border solar farm at edge of Bedfordshire sparks controversy
A proposed solar farm on the Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire border could "carve a permanent scar across the landscape," say objectors.
Monthly Column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard: From local to national - a new model for policing
The government’s White Paper on police reform - “From local to national: a new model for policing” was published last month.