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Primary school warns parents of traffic delays as gas pipes replaced in Wilstead
Parents are being warned Cotton End Road could effectively become a one-way street as Cadent replaces gas pipes.
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UK Shared Prosperity Funding helping 60 new businesses across Central Bedfordshire
National funding of £330,000 has helped 60 new businesses across Central Bedfordshire get off the ground.
6.6% hike in Bedfordshire Police slice of council tax bill
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has secured specific Home Office approval to increase the police council tax precept above the standard limit for 2026/27, setting a £18.50 rise for a Band D property.
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New cross-border solar farm at edge of Bedfordshire sparks controversy
A proposed solar farm on the Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire border could "carve a permanent scar across the landscape," say objectors.
Monthly Column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard: From local to national - a new model for policing
The government’s White Paper on police reform - “From local to national: a new model for policing” was published last month.
Bedford drivers warned to expect delays as Kimbolton Road/Cleat Hill to be closed for footway resurfacing
Looks like part of Kimbolton Road and Cleat Hill will be closed for three-and-a half weeks.
New lung cancer screening programme available to people in Bedfordshire
People in Bedfordshire are to be offered lung cancer screening as the mobile screening unit prepares to move to Bedford Hospital in the coming weeks.
Dumped sofa, caravan and car among fly-tipping across Bedford as four told to pay combined total of £7k
Three people and one company have been prosecuted for fly-tipping across the borough.
Train passengers in Bedford told to expect hours of delays after faults along network
People travelling from Bedford on the trains are told to expect delays after major disruption hit the network this morning (Wednesday, February 4).
Loss of Amazon depot in Central Bedfordshire a 'catastrophic decision' says councillor
Amazon’s depot closure at Marston Gate in Central Bedfordshire has been labelled a “catastrophic decision” by the Conservative group leader on the local authority.
The Grove Theatre enjoys 2025 season success
The Grove Theatre in Dunstable enjoyed a standout 2025 season marked by record attendances, investment in facilities and a deepening commitment to the local community.
Flood alert in place from Newport Pagnell to Sharnbrook
The Government is warning people to avoid low lying footpaths due to high river levels.
Bedford to Bletchley train line services now in public ownership
London Northwestern Railway – which operates the Marston Vale Line – has now transferred into public ownership.
Bedford performer to run London Marathon in memory of mum she lost to rare disease
Bedford-based performer Elly Jay has been selected as one of nine runners nationwide to represent a charity which helps those with scleroderma and Raynaud’s.
Bill Boost: New £40 rule for smart meter delays to help 3,400 local households – MP welcomes
People living in over 3,000 homes across Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis and surrounding areas could be in line for a £40 smart meter delay pay out.
49 new homes could be built in village near Bedford
Nearly 50 new homes could be built on farmland in a north Bedfordshire village, if plans are approved.
Planning application goes into Bedford council for 100 homes in Turvey
According to the public notices on our site, an outline application has gone into Bedford Borough Council for a development in Turvey.
£330,000 UKSPF Funding investment powers business growth and job creation in Central Bedfordshire
The results for this period so far speak for themselves: 60 enterprises received 12 hours or more of non-financial support 33 potential entrepreneurs assisted to become enterprise ready 39 new enterprises were created as a result of the programme 55 jobs generated, providing new opportun...
Changes to taxi and private hire vehicle testing to strengthen passenger safety
The proposal was agreed by Full Council on Thursday 29 January and will mean that, rather than attending any MOT testing station, licensed vehicles will undergo their 6-monthly MOT at one of our approved depots. This brings the 6-monthly MOT in line with the annual compliance testing we already carr...
‘We’re going to build baby build’ at sites like old Stewartby brickworks
The old Stewartby Brickworks site has been earmarked for accelerated house building as part of a government drive to build 1.5 million homes across the country.