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Bedford paedophile who abused girl over seven-month period is jailed
A paedophile has been jailed for seven years after admitting to abusing a teenage girl – only to deny it to police later.
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Food hygiene inspectors tell Roxton café "major improvement necessary"
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for TWO Bedford businesses.
New SEMH primary school giving pupils a place to ‘feel supported, understood and able to learn'
A ribbon‑cutting ceremony and tour took place to mark the opening and success of the Larwood School satellite site on Beech Road, Dunstable. It is an interim setting, while refurbishment works are carried out at the long-term home for the school, on the former Pulloxhill Lower School site,...
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"Enough is enough": Wixams councillor calls on public to help amass data on nuisance motorbikes
A councillor is at the end of his tether at the growing number of nuisance motorbikes across Wixams and Elstow.
‘Depressing' picture presented on schools' performance across Central Bedfordshire
Educational attainment in Central Bedfordshire has “fallen off a cliff” between early years and key stage two, a meeting heard.
Bedford council keeps tight-tipped over fears renters’ rights reforms could trigger homelessness
Neighbouring Central Bedfordshire Council has warned that major new renters’ rights reforms could trigger a short-term rise in homelessness and reduce the supply of private rented homes – while Bedford Borough Council has yet to say whether it expects similar pressures locally.
Central Beds Council warns that major new renters’ rights reforms could trigger short-term rise in homelessness
Central Bedfordshire Council has warned that major new renters’ rights reforms could trigger a short-term rise in homelessness and the loss of around 1,000 private rented homes locally.
Beds pension savers unwittingly bankrolling rapid expansion of gas terminals in the United States
Sixty local government pension funds, including Bedfordshire Pension Fund, have invested a total of £8bn into funds paying for the construction of gas ports all along the Gulf Coast, according to revelations by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ).
Universal Studios Bedford: Road in Wootton to close as construction continues
As work continues on the Universal park and resort, look out for a temporary road closure next month.
A1 to close between Tempsford and the Black Cat for work on new underpass
The A1 will be closed northbound again this weekend between Tempsford and the Black Cat roundabout.
Police concerned for welfare of missing man last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Kieran.
Have your say: Developer hopes to build nearly 50 homes in Willington
Gladman Developments Ltd has put a planning application into the council and you have the chance to give your view.
Universal Studios Bedford: Everything we know so far
With early works and site preparations already under way, we thought it might be time for an update on all things Universal.
Archaeology discoveries older than first thought as Sutton to host landmark event
A remarkably well-preserved and substantial pottery kiln uncovered beneath Sutton Primary School, which was originally thought to date from the Tudor period, is now believed to have been in operation between the late 14th to the early 15th-century, during the late medieval era – more than a centur...
Archaeology discoveries older than first thought as Sutton to host landmark event
A remarkably well-preserved and substantial pottery kiln uncovered beneath Sutton Primary School, which was originally thought to date from the Tudor period, is now believed to have been in operation between the late 14th to the early 15th-century, during the late medieval era – more than a centur...
Don't forget to report any issues with your bin, says Bedford council
With the new food waste collection service now up and running in Bedford, the council has put out a fresh appeal.
Bedfordshire officer who called vulnerable woman 26 TIMES would have been kicked off the force
A police officer who repeatedly hassled a vulnerable woman would have been sacked had they not resigned.
Young musicians from Central Bedfordshire shine at Battle of the Bands
The event, organised by the BLMK Music Hub and held at The Stables in Milton Keynes, brought together bands from across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes following a series of local heats. Representing Central Bedfordshire were Avenida from Queensbury Academy, Life Before Seatbelts from Harli...
Bedford road near Tavistock Street to close for water main repairs
Princes Street will temporarily shut next month for repairs to a water main.
Work starts on 250-home development in Sharnbrook
Housebuilder Bellway has started work on the first of its new homes at Sharnbrook Park.