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Grand Designs: Couple transform 150-year-old Bedfordshire barn
The new series returns tonight (Wednesday) for its 25th series – so where else would you expect Bedfordshire’s very own Kevin McCloud to visit?
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Popular Turkish restaurant in the heart of Ampthill goes on the market
A Turkish restaurant which consistently gets great reviews on Google and Tripadvisor is up for sale.
"They have my full confidence" Police and crime commissioner responds to claim Bedfordshire Police execs 'mislead' public
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said he has “full confidence” in the chief constable, his chief executive, and his chief financial officer — despite a member of the public’s claim that they appeared to have “deliberately misled the public”.
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Police release picture of 14-year-old missing from Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Santana.
Bedford's Lurke Street Car Park forced to temporarily close after car crashes into pillar
The multi-storey car park at Lurke Street was forced to shut earlier today (Wednesday).
Incredible robots help 500 surgery procedures at Bedford Hospital
Now let’s get to the nuts and bolts of it, a programme to assist surgeries across our two hospitals in the county has proved one of the most successful in England.
More admissions for ectopic pregnancy in Bedford
The number of hospital admissions for ectopic pregnancy in Bedford increased last year – as the number across England hit a record high.
Bedfordshire NHS Trust pays out nearly £9m for misdiagnosis claims
New figures have revealed how much Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust paid out for misdiagnosis claims in the past five years.
Local artist turns creativity into charity
Bedfordshire artist Luanna Flammia is putting her talent to work for a great cause, taking part in Franklins £50 Challenge to raise vital funds for The Lewis Foundation.
Council plans to deliver more SEN places at Ivel Valley School
This initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for Special Educational Needs (SEN) places, bringing us closer to ensuring local children with additional needs receive the education they deserve. The expansion of SEN provision at Ivel Valley School, subject to a public consultation, seeks to s...
Peek inside this lovely home in Bedford's Shaftesbury Avenue, complete with high ceilings
Houses don’t often come on the market in Shaftesbury Avenue but when they do, they are bobby-dazzler.
One in 20 deaths in Bedford are due to air pollution
New figures suggest one in 20 adult deaths in Bedford were caused by air pollution in 2023.
Illegal tobacco and vape seller shut down in Leighton Buzzard following community complaints
On 20 March 2025, Luton Magistrates Court granted the three-month Closure Order against Fone UK, located at 1a High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN. This order, executed by our Trading Standards Team in collaboration with Bedfordshire Police, prevents access to the premises. This is in resp...
Nearly 20 drivers in Bedfordshire caught using mobile phones during police crackdown
Motorists across the county were caught for a plethora of violations during a police op.
Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve opens to the public
Environmental charity The Greensand Trust is opening its new Nature Reserve at Clophill Lakes with managed public access from Saturday, April 5.
Monthly Column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard: Prevention is always preferable
Preventing crime benefits everyone. We need to aim for a Bedfordshire where crime is not only solved but reduced and whenever possible prevented before it begins.
Bedford council tax: What to do if you think you're paying the wrong amount
With council tax rates rising again, some households across Bedford Borough may be overpaying hundreds of pounds a year – particularly those who have recently moved or suspect their home was misclassified.
Beloved Aspley Guise church saved from at risk register thanks to grant for urgent repairs
A much-loved church in need of urgent repairs has been given a cash boost to help save it.
6 takeaways need major improvement as latest food hygiene ratings for Luton and Dunstable are revealed
Six takeaways in Luton and Dunstable are in need of major improvements as the latest Food Hygiene ratings are revealed.
Record number of children in Bedford living in poverty
A record number of children in Bedford were living in poverty last year, according to "heartbreaking" new figures.