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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.
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Regeneration specialist preferred bidder for Bedford's Mayes Yard - and if you want to hear more, you'll have to go to Leeds
Bedford council has picked Cityheart as its preferred bidder for the Mayes Yard regeneration scheme in the town centre.
This gorgeous house in Bedford's Castle Road has an equally stunning open-plan kitchen
If you ever cut through The Baulk to get to Santaniello’s or the Three Cups, you’ll recognise this looker.
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Cadent to upgrade over 8,700 metres of gas pipelines across Bedford
Over the next 12 months, expect to see more gas pipe work being caried out across the borough.
Pair admit string of burglaries across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes
A man and woman have been convicted of burglary and fraud across the county as well as MK.
Bedford schools to introduce menopause support guidance for staff
Bedford borough schools are set to introduce formal menopause support guidance for staff, including practical workplace adjustments and clearer support for teachers and other employees experiencing symptoms.
Bedford Hospital has just FOUR electric car charging points for staff, patients and visitors
If you’ve got an electric car and you plan on visiting the hospital any time soon, make sure you’re fully charged.
Bedford councillor challenges local government pension rule for over 75s
Bedford borough councillor James Weir has challenged a long-standing pension rule preventing councillors aged over 75 from joining the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Two arrested after drugs and guns seized from Kempston Road in Bedford
Two men have been arrested after police found Class A drugs and two guns at a house in Kempston Road, Bedford.
Plans for up to 1,000 new homes in Bedford's Ford End Road take a step forward
Plans for up to 1,000 new homes on the former Ford End Road gasholders site in Bedford have taken a step forward.
Bedford landlord who searched 'how do police find out if you grow cannabis in your house' sentenced
A landlord who was letting properties as cannabis factories has been handed a suspended sentence.
Mystery medieval find and returning artefacts continue to fire kiln interest after Sutton archaeology discovery
Last year, we revealed that excavations carried out at Sutton Primary School by its archaeology service, Albion Archaeology, between 2024 and 2025 had uncovered a well-preserved pottery kiln, ahead of construction for a new sports pitch. Initially the find was thought to have dated back to the Tu...
'My concern turned into alarm' panel overseeing Bedford council's financial recovery raises issues
An independent panel overseeing Bedford Borough Council’s recovery programme has warned there is an “optimism bias” in the authority’s improvement plans and said the pace of change must increase.
Everything’s coming up roses for Moggerhanger’s Open Gardens event
If you’re not lucky enough to visit Chelsea Flower Show next week Mogerhanger’s Open Gardens event will make up for it.
Central Bedfordshire Council re-elects Chair and Vice Chair
Councillor Vicky Malone has also been re-elected as Vice Chair. Both councillors represent Caddington. Councillor Collins has served as a Central Bedfordshire councillor for 12 years, while Councillor Malone has served for three years following her election in 2023. As Chair, Councillor Co...
Design plans for new Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston being finalised following demolition
Design plans for a replacement Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston are being finalised, following its demolition.
Singer Olly Murs cycles through Dunstable during 400km charity challenge
Singer songwriter Olly Murs waved to supporters in Dunstable as he cycled on his nearly 250-mile journey raising money for Unicef.
Chairman and vice-chairman at Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed unopposed
Conservative Caddington councillor Kevin Collins has been re-elected chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council for a second year.
Reform win second seat on Dunstable Town Council
Reform UK has a second councillor on Dunstable Town Council in the space of four months, after a resounding 551-vote victory margin to capture a vacant seat in the town’s East ward.
Olly Murs passing through Dunstable as part of 400km charity challenge
Singer Olly Murs is passing through Dunstable this afternoon (Thursday) as part of his 400km charity journey through the country to London.