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Beams lifted into place at Black Cat as more road closures announced
In a major milestone at the Black Cat junction, six bridge beams have been lifted into place.
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Bedford council writes off almost £419k in debt
Almost £419,000 owed to Bedford Borough Council has been written off after debtors became insolvent, died, or could not be traced.
Cyber attack targeted nearly 33k patients at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
The trust which runs both Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital has suffered a major ransomware cyber-attack.
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Bedford mayor cuts council portfolio holders from 10 to 8 in reshuffle following resignations
Bedford’s mayor has slashed the number of council portfolio holders from 10 to eight in a reshuffle.
Houghton Conquest School improvements: 1st images offer glimpse of what it might look like
Here’s what it may look like after its transition from a lower school to a primary school this September.
'Age-disputed' people at Yarl's Wood putting 'significant pressure' on Bedford's children's services
Age-disputed individuals referred from Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre have placed “significant operational and financial pressures” on Children’s Services, councillors will hear next week.
Inspectors find broken furniture and unclean bathroom at council-run Kempston care home
A health watchdog has criticised Brookside care home and given it an overall rating of ‘requires improvement’.
Stalker handed suspended sentence after 'prolonged campaign' against Bedfordshire victim
A woman who was the victim of a prolonged campaign of control and harassment has spoken out as her stalker is handed a suspended sentence.
Retired Bedford farmer sings in choir crowned Britain’s Got Talent winner
A retired contract farmer from Bedford was part of a choir crowned Britain’s Got Talent victor – while their emotional founder, Jeremy Clarkson, viewed from the audience.
Two men arrested for GBH following suspected stabbing in Cranfield
Two men in their 20s have been arrested following an incident in Cranfield High Street.
Bedford mayor approves study over potential new Gypsy and Traveller site
Mayor Tom Wootton has approved a feasibility study and planning work to determine whether council-owned land in Bedford could be developed into a new 30-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site.
What's being filmed this time? Bedfordshire's Wrest Park to shut as camera crews roll in
Oooh… what could it be? What could it be?
Street near Bedford's Mile Road to temporarily shut for a week-and-a-half
Berkeley Road is set to close later this month for resurfacing.
Part of Elstow Road in Bedford to close for roadworks
It looks like part of Elstow Road will close from today (Monday).
Charity football matches in Dunstable to fundraise for men’s mental health this weekend
More than 70 players will come to Dunstable for a series of special football matches in aid of men’s mental health charity.
This 7-bedroom beauty in Bedford's Castle Quarter has a gorgeous garden room
Oooooh hello … this house is all kinds of gorgeous.
Raging motorcyclist tries to pull driver out of car on rural road near Bedford
A driver was assaulted and their car damaged following a dispute on a rural road.
Garden fire in Bedford spreads to houses near Norse Road
Firefighters were called at a house on Saturday afternoon (May 30).
New Houghton Regis primary school plans move forward to support growing community
The proposed new school would open in September 2029 and support families living in Bidwell West, Linmere and neighbouring communities, helping ensure more children can attend a local school close to home as the area continues to grow. The Bidwell West Primary School, Nursery and Additionally Re...
Housing Matters – May 2026
Landlord Assurance Board visits Oakley Green Board members saw how work in Oakley Green is helping to improve shared spaces for residents. Tenant members of our Landlord Assurance Board recently visited Oakley Green in Leighton Buzzard to see first-hand some of the work our Neighbourhood O...