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Bedford council in warning to public over severe cold weather
An amber cold health alert will be in effect from 8pm this evening (Wednesday) until 10am on Tuesday, January 6.
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Road closed north of Bedford as Anglian Water carries out emergency repairs
Expect delays for a few days as Pavenham Road is being closed for emergency repairs.
Bedford Waitrose gives 'do not drink' warning as glass found in mineral and sparkling water
Waitrose has pulled Waitrose No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling Waters from its shelves.
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A421 at Black Cat roundabout to close for two nights for resurfacing
Gird your loins, people, as the A421 westbound will be closed for two nights next week.
"An impossible position": Volunteer drivers dropping off disabled patients at Bedford Hospital face fines
A volunteer driver who transports disabled patients has hit out Bedford Hospital over its drop-off zone policy.
One in 10 adults in Bedford are lonely
Survey figures have shown one in 10 adults in Bedford "often or always" feel lonely.
New scheme in Wixams promises you'll pay NOTHING on your home energy bills for 10 YEARS
OMG… Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are hoping to prove they are the ultimate power couple as they promise to wipe out home energy bills.
Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles registered in Bedford
Latest figures show thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Bedford as of June, as their number increased by more than a third in a year across the UK.
Disability employment rate drops significantly in Bedford
The employment rate for disabled people in Bedford dropped significantly last year, recent figures show, despite nearly half of those across the UK remaining out of work.
Police to step up patrols in Bedford on New Year's Eve to tackle spiking
Plain-clothed and uniformed officers will be out and about tomorrow night (Wednesday) to help tackle sexual violence.
Many nappy returns: Bedford Hospital welcomes four Christmas Day babies
Aaaaahhhh… prepare for cuteness overload as the maternity unit welcomed four babies.
Bedford house prices increasing slightly
Latest figures have shown house prices in Bedford increased slightly in October.
Three takeaways need to make urgent improvements as latest hygiene ratings for Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis revealed
We're back with the roundup of the scores from the Food Standards Agency.
New Year, new look: Best barbers in Luton and Dunstable according to you
Sometimes it’s a small change that can make a big difference, and getting a fresh trim can put that spring back in your step.
Here are Bedford's real Christmas tree recycling drop off points
What… is it over already? Seems so and from tomorrow (Tuesday) you can offload your real trees.
Cheers: This historical cottage in Great Barford even has its very own indoor pub
Now, that’s what I’m talking about… you fancy a few pints but can’t find a designated driver anywhere.
Bedford drivers warned to expect overnight closures on A421 and A1
Drivers in and around Bedford will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
New Year Honours: Volunteer coach at Bedford Rowing Club among the many named in county
11 people from in and around Bedford have been named in the New Year Honours.
Police hunting wanted man known to be in possession of cocaine at large in Bedfordshire or Milton Keynes
Police are hunting a wanted man known to be in possession of cocaine, who they say is at large in Bedfordshire or the Milton Keynes area.
Driver dies after his car crashes into hedge in Husborne Crawley and bursts into flames
A driver died at the scene of a crash in Husborne Crawley on Saturday (December 27).