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Police release picture of missing 16-year-old with links to Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Wyatt.
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80 houses in Bromham and road closures among our latest online public notices for Bedford
There’s a few interesting planning applications and road closures, according to the latest public notices on our site.
Bedford's poorest families could be facing higher council tax bills
Bedford borough’s low income families could face higher council tax bills from April.
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We've launched a public consultation on Active Travel Strategy
The strategy aims to see more than half of all local trips in major towns made on foot, by bike, or using mobility aids by 2030. It focuses on improving everyday travel, from journeys to school and work to trips to shops, stations, and leisure destinations. Key objectives of the strategy include:...
Bedford primary school headteacher struck off after her secret haul of alcohol was found by staff
A former primary school headteacher has been barred from the profession after a secret stash of booze was uncovered.
I explored our archives and discovered these fascinating images of Woburn Abbey down the years
Our latest retro gallery from around our brilliant area throws the spotlight on Woburn Abbey.
£1.8 million growth grant programme to help Bedfordshire businesses
Bedfordshire businesses can apply for a new £1.8 million growth grant programme in the South Midlands.
Clophill voted hot to trot by horse riders
A Bedfordshire village has galloped into the top 10 list of the nation’s top destinations for equestrian getaways.
Dunstable Salvation Army launches Christmas Appeal
The Salvation Army is calling on the community in Dunstable to share love and hope this Christmas by donating new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to help give children a Christmas they deserve.
Meet the team out of the water as local baby swim school turns 21
As the very first babies to join Water Babies Bucks & Beds turn 21 – learning to drive, heading to university and stepping into adulthood – the dedicated team behind the swim school is celebrating its own milestone: over two decades of supporting local parents as they introduce their childre...
Applications open for traders, caterers, and charities at next year's Bedford River Festival
Applications for pitches are now open for the next river festival – due to take place on July 18 and 19.
Have your say on how parents and pupils can be encouraged to travel to school without relying on their car
Sustainable travel includes walking, cycling, wheeling (using mobility aids or scooters), and using public transport. Promoting these travel options helps children stay active, build independence, interact with peers, and reduces traffic congestion and air pollution around schools. The strate...
Have your say over community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire
Residents are being invited to have their say on whether they would like to see community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire.
East West Rail latest updates: New multi-storey car park to be accessed via Bedford's Ford End Road
East West Rail have revealed a raft of updated designs following its last consultation.
New 38-metre radar tower at Cranfield Airport could transform airspace mapping
A new radar facility has been built at Cranfield Airport, enhancing the university’s world-class aviation research.
Embrace the unknown and find friends like you
Local friendly society, Albert Oddfellows says when it comes to meeting new people it’s important to embrace the unknown.
Residents invited to have their say on community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire
Community-led housing enables community groups or organisations to own, manage, or oversee homes in a way that benefits the local community. They are usually set up and run by local people in their own communities to meet local housing needs, and can include housing co-operatives, community land tru...
We're supporting operation to tackle knife crime
Throughout the week, we'll carry out a variety of activites designed to deter people from carrying a knife and reassure the public that steps are being taken to keep local areas safe. This includes weapon sweeps in parks and other public spaces to remove discarded weapons or weapons that have be...
Government policy punishing families must end now
Helen Barnard, director of policy, research and impact at Trussell says the cruel two-child limit policy is punishing families and must be scrapped urgently.
Just drop it: Knife amnesty bins in place across Bedfordshire as part of national week of action
Knife amnesty bins are in place across Bedfordshire as part of a national week of action.