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Leader blasts 'political game playing' amid claim Central Beds Council budget has 'more holes than Swiss cheese'
Opposition groups on Central Bedfordshire Council “are playing political games”, according to the leader of the local authority, after a motion to approve the 2026/27 revenue budget was defeated in a vote.
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Appeal to help find missing man from Bedford
Police have issued an appeal for a man who has been missing since this morning. (February 27)
Council-funded regeneration plans for Bedford and Kempston town centres paused
Council-funded regeneration projects in Bedford and Kempston town centres have been put on hold, according to an update report published this week.
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Bedford’s historic Arcade dubbed the town's 'Crystal Palace' to be sold at auction
Bedford’s historic Arcade shopping centre is to be sold at auction with a price guide of £2.5million.
Police appeal to trace missing woman with links to Bedford
Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman with links to Bedford.
'I have seen some strange things dumped in footways and footpaths - but this is quite extraordinary' Boat fly-tipped in Sharnbrook field
A councillor was left flabbergasted when he found out a boat had been fly-tipped in a field.
'Not radical enough' Central Bedfordshire Council goes back to the drawing board after budget plan defeated
Central Bedfordshire Council is being forced to rethink its budget plans after it was voted down.
Garden waste collections in Bedford Borough to restart from Monday
Green garden waste collections will restart from Monday and continue to be provided at no additional charge. (March 2)
Road reopened after lorry overturns into ditch in Willington
A road through the village of Willington has reopened after a lorry overturned into a ditch earlier this morning.
Dunstable town council plants 40 trees to celebrate 40 years
Dunstable Town Council is supporting biodiversity and developing green spaces by planting 40 trees to celebrate 40 years, thanks to funding from The Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund.
Imagination Majorettes get £500 grant boost
Imagination Majorettes have been awarded a £500 Seedcorn Grant to support the purchase of new uniforms, show leotards, pom poms, and batons for its young performers.
'We are here to stand up for residents' - MOT centre plan for Kempston refused by council
Borough councillors have refused plans to turn a former car sales site in Park Road, Kempston, into an MOT centre after residents warned it would worsen congestion and harm the character of the residential street.
Universal Studios Bedford: One of the UK’s largest EV charging facilities among infrastructure planned
ESP Utilities Group has been appointed to design, build and operate additional sustainable infrastructure at the new Universal resort in Bedford.
Gut Wealth 25% off ends soon – last chance to save (aff)
Gut Wealth’s 25% introductory discount runs until March 8. The orange-flavoured digestive supplement with 900+ reviews is currently reduced for new customers – but the limited-time offer expires soon.
Decision over extended play hours for Oakley pre-school deferred ahead of site visit
A decision on extending outdoor play hours at an Oakley pre-school has been deferred after councillors voted to carry out a site visit before making a ruling.
Man pleads guilty to hare coursing near Flitwick
A man has been prosecuted for hare coursing and lamping in Steppingley.
Moment Flitwick French Bulldog has to be helped out of massive puddle while trying to fetch stick
Watch the moment an overexcited Flitwick French Bulldog plunged into a pool of muddy water to fetch a stick, before having to be rescued.
Expect more delays at Biddenham as another road closed for EIGHT WEEKS
As they say, forewarned is forearmed...
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter during Bedford bus station stabbing retrial
A teenager who initiated a violent attack which led to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor has pleaded guilty to manslaughter during his retrial.
Housing Matters – February 2026
Working together to improve your housing service First meeting of the Landlord Assurance Board The Landlord Assurance Board held its first formal meeting in January, bringing Councillor and tenant board members together to look closely at how your housing services are performing. The Board ...