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Police appeal to help trace missing 14-year-old believed to be in Bedford
Police have released these photos of a missing 14-year-old girl who is believed to be in the Bedford area.
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One dead and three taken to hospital after 'explosion' in Bedford
One man has died at the scene and three others taken to hospital after an incident at an industrial unit in Bedford.
'When I saw how much we’d raised, I was astonished' Bedford friends fundraise for children's hospices
Three Bedford friends who took on a charity challenge for children’s hospices raised almost four times their original target.
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Police reassure public after homes in Bedford's Wellington Street evacuated
Police have moved to reassure people after a road in Bedford was cordoned off and homes evacuated yesterday (Wednesday).
Honeysuckle House welcomes first residents following CQC registration
Honeysuckle House welcomes first residents following CQC registration john.day Thu 23/07/2026 11:56am 23 July 2026 Housing We're pleased to announce that Honeysuckle Hous...
5 adorable rare lion cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo
Five adorable and rare Northern African lion cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo.
Bedford photographer named double finalist in British Wildlife Photography Awards
A photographer from Bedford has been named a double finalist in a prestigious national competition for her incredible wildlife pictures.
Food hygiene inspectors tell Chinese takeaway in Bedford "some improvement necessary"
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for ONE Bedford business.
Off-duty Bedfordshire Police officer charged after death of teenage boy in collision
An off-duty Bedfordshire Police officer has been charged after the death of a teenage boy in a collision involving two cars and an electric bike in a Nottinghamshire village.
Properties evacuated in Bedford as police tell people to avoid Wellington Street
Officers are currently at the scene of a concern for welfare of a man at a property in Bedford (Wednesday).
Totternhoe primary school told to improve after Ofsted visit
A school near Dunstable has been told to improve its teaching and how it communicates with parents after Ofsted inspectors visited the site.
Serving inspector at Bedfordshire Police due in court over child sex offences
A serving Bedfordshire Police officer is due to appear in court tomorrow (Thursday), after being charged with child sex offences.
Fury as public loos at Bedford Park close for good
Angry residents have taken to social media after discovering the loos at the Victorian park are now shut.
Woman in her 60s seriously injured in three-car collision in Bedford
A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision yesterday (Tuesday).
Operating theatre staff walk out of Bedford Hospital again over pay dispute
Staff working in operating theatres at the Bedford Hospital have gone on strike again today (Wednesday) over an ongoing pay dispute.
Operating theatre staff walk out of Luton and Dunstable hospital again over pay dispute
Staff working in operating theatres at the Luton and Dunstable hospital have gone on strike again today (Wednesday) over an ongoing pay dispute.
Mum of disabled boy calls on Dunstable community to help him have ‘best birthday ever’
The mum of a boy from Dunstable who spent months in hospital is asking the community in the town to help him have an unforgettable birthday.
Bedfordshire Police splurged over £1.5m of our money on new uniforms
Data has revealed Bedfordshire Police is splashing over £1.5 million of taxpayer money on new uniforms.
Bedford Waitrose recalls food item after plastic and metal is found
Waitrose is pulling its chocolate chip brioche rolls after pieces of hard plastic and metal were found in the product.
Bedfordshire pair charged after victim shot in Cambridgeshire
A woman from Flitton and a man from Luton have been charged in connection with a shooting that left one man in a critical condition.