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Plea for more positivity after 'toxic culture' at Central Bedfordshire council
Monthly budget update meetings in Central Bedfordshire must continue to set a more positive tone, after “a toxic culture” in the council chamber and online during the past year, a political group leader has warned.
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Bedfordshire police officer who saw sex workers while off-duty is sacked
A Bedfordshire Police officer who saw sex workers while he was off duty has been sacked.
Under-25s across Bedford encouraged to get vaccinated against HPV virus
Under-25s across Bedford are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the HPV virus.
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Man who headbutted police officer unconscious in Bedford Hospital jailed
A man who headbutted a police officer so hard both were left unconscious has been jailed.
New sports hall at Edward Peake School officially opened
Head Teacher Zoë Linington and Councillor Gareth Mackey, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive Member for Children and Families, were joined by fellow councillors, the delivery team of Barnes Construction, Hoggarth Cooke Knight and Concertus, plus invited guests at a ribbon cutting event on T...
High Sheriff joins Bedford firefighters for day on the frontline
The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Camilla King, spent a day on the frontline with firefighters at Bedford fire station.
Mayor honours Dunstable Salvation Army bandmaster for 50 years’ dedicated service
A dedicated Salvation Army bandmaster who has provided the musical backdrop to Dunstable's civic events for half a century, has been honoured with a prestigious award.
Central Bedfordshire Council sets budget to manage £17 million funding shortfall
The budget sets out how we will continue to protect essential services despite significant changes in government funding and rising demand for care services. For several years, the council has faced increasing pressure on its finances due to the growing demand for adult social care and children...
'I don't know if I will ever fully recover from this' Victim speaks out as Bedford attempted rapist jailed
A Bedford man who sexually assaulted and tried to rape a woman has been put behind bars.
Central Bedfordshire Council's second attempt at setting budget narrowly passes
A four-vote margin sealed approval of “a deeply flawed and high risk” Central Bedfordshire Council revenue budget and medium-term financial plan for 2026/27.
Bedford council accused of 'gatekeeping' domestic abuse victims seeking help
Bedford Borough Council has been accused of “gatekeeping” domestic abuse victims seeking housing help after a resident told councillors some survivors were still struggling to access support.
People in Central Bedfordshire invited to have a say on council's Renters' Rights Act policy
Private landlords, letting agents and tenants are being invited to have their say on the new Renters’ Rights Act which comes into effect on May 1.
Man jailed after victim lost tooth during Bedford robbery
A man has been jailed for robbing his victim in an attack in Bedford that left him missing a tooth.
Help shape new Renters’ Rights Policy – your voice matters
The policy is designed to strengthen protection for tenants and ensure fair, consistent enforcement for landlords and letting agents. These changes give local councils stronger powers to act against landlords who fail to follow the rules, helping ensure rented homes are safe, well-managed and fa...
Bedford councillors clash in row over constitution changes
Bedford’s mayor has accused opposition councillors of turning a discussion about reviewing the borough council’s constitution into “an election campaign”.
Bookings now open for Bedford River Festival's Sports Island
It’s getting close to that time again – the River Festival.
Make your voice heard at auditions for Bedfordshire Youth Opera’s new production
Calling all budding opera singers. If you’ve ever fancied the chance to perform in a professional theatre production now’s your chance.
Teenage female footballer from Bedford selected for top Denmark tournament
Shay Taylor is set to embark on her first European football experience after being selected to participate for Lynx Elite.
Dunstable councillor suggests co-opting Reform candidate to avoid by-election
A leaked internal email to Dunstable town councillors recommends co-opting a Reform UK candidate on to the town council to avoid staging a by-election in East ward.
University of Bedfordshire plan for 3G pitch blasted over noise concerns
A resident has launched a blistering attack on the University of Bedfordshire’s proposed 3G pitch at Polhill, accusing it of “arrogance” and branding its revised plans “insulting.”