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East West Rail and Bedford Hospital working in partnership on new care hub and parking
Mohammad Yasin MP has welcomed assurances from East West Railway Company (EWR) over hospital parking and the proposed Elective Care Hub in Bedford, but is continuing to press the company to avoid demolishing homes near Bedford station.
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Four new police dogs ready to sniff out crime across Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Four new police dogs, Murphy, Madden, Dixon and Muzza, have officially joined the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Dog Unit team, after successfully completing their training.
East West Rail 'damaging communities and increasing homelessness pressures' says council ahead of consultation meeting
Bedford borough councillors are set to debate a response criticising parts of the latest East West Rail Company (EWR) consultation.
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Decision on plans for 'adult gaming centre' in Bedford town centre due next week
Bedford Borough councillors are set to decide whether to approve a new “adult gaming centre” in Bedford’s town centre next week.
Halfords officially opens new training centre in Dunstable
A new Halfords training centre has officially opened in Dunstable.
Bedford councillor for adult services quits - blaming mayor's leadership
Conservative councillor Robert Rigby has resigned from the borough council cabinet with “immediate effect” – citing the mayor’s leadership.
Wrest Park on the hunt for lost portraits - as two return after more than 100 years
Wrest Park is searching for lost portraits – as two have returned to the mansion after more than 100 years.
Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service rated 'requires improvement'
Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service has been rated ‘requires improvement’ following an inspection which found weaknesses in safeguarding, risk assessment and protecting children and the wider community.
‘Children don’t want to grow up to be drug dealers’: Bedfordshire Police say education is key to tackling knife crime
Bedfordshire Police Superintendent Thomas Stean has said tackling knife crime means understanding the exploitation behind it, as officers across the county take part in Operation Sceptre.
Will pyramid-shaped Oasis at Bedford be torn down?
If David Lloyd Leisure’s plans are anything to go by, it looks like Bedford will be seeing the back of the iconic pyramid.
Dunstable welcomes new mayor
A new mayor has been elected for Dunstable.
Plans for drive-thru coffee shop near Bedford's Fairhill roundabout approved despite congestion fears
Plans for a new drive-thru coffee shop near Bedford’s Fairhill roundabout were approved after councillors raised concerns about congestion at the busy junction.
Food hygiene inspectors tell Bedford tea room "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.
Council to ban cars from two Bedford roads during the school run
Following a trial run, the council is going to introduce two road closures during school opening and closing time.
Bedford's shortage of housing land supply 'weakens' policies used to decide planning applications
Bedford Borough Council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply does not mean its Local Plan is “obsolete” – but it can weaken some housing policies used in planning decisions, councillors have been told.
Part of London Road in Bedford to close most evenings throughout June for resurfacing
Prepare yourself as part of London Road will be closed in the evening next month.
Bid for new homes in Oakley returns as developers argue housing land shortage outweighs planning restrictions
A developer has submitted fresh plans for up to seven homes on land behind Lovell Road in Oakley, arguing Bedford Borough Council’s housing land shortage now outweighs some countryside planning restrictions.
Central Bedfordshire 'probably one of the most interesting areas of the country at the moment' says council leader
Central Bedfordshire is attracting much focus and is “probably one of the most interesting areas of the country” currently, according to the leader of the local authority.
Luton youth group up for national award after success of knife crime awareness card
A youth group in Luton is in the running for a national diversity award after it was nominated for its' Save a Life’ card, aimed at equipping young people with first‐aid information for dealing with stabbing victims.
Two people charged with attempt to steal electric vehicle charging cables in Bedford
Three people were arrested – and two were charged – following an attempt to steal electric vehicle charging cables.