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How one Bedford musician is bringing the festival feel to The Place Theatre
Fancy a full music festival experience without the huge price tag? Well Bedford’s Tom Korni has promised that with bells on at The Place Theatre next Saturday (July 25).
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Two jailed after elderly Bedfordshire victims conned out of millions
A man who stole more than £11million from investment funds meant for elderly people across the country, including Bedfordshire, has been jailed.
Drink and drug driver pleads guilty after 13-year-old boy killed in Flitwick crash
A Flitwick man has pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving while over the limit for drugs and alcohol after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a crash.
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Watch: Beloved Bedford teacher retires after 39 years inspiring school children
Pupils bid a fond farewell to popular teacher Sharon Carter who retired this week after a 39-year career in education.
£3m funding to expand early years and SEND provision in Central Bedfordshire
A £3.174m investment to support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), has been approved by Central Beds Council.
New parish wards proposed for Houghton Conquest to represent ‘growing and changing communities’
New parish wards are being considered for Houghton Conquest to make sure people are represented as the area grows into new communities.
Collection of paintings by Bedford artist to go on sale at Peacock Auction Centre
A collection of paintings by a Bedford artist are going under the hammer at Peacock Auction Centre next month.
Disabled woman left to have cold showers after carbon monoxide leak in Houghton Regis home
A disabled woman says she was forced to have cold showers for weeks after her gas was turned off following a carbon monoxide leak.
Bedford River Festival: What you need to know from parking to food and drink
Bedford River Festival, the jewel in the town’s crown, is finally here with the countdown on to this weekend’s two-day extravaganza.
New hospital on 'wishlist' for Tempsford New Town as council leader suggests it could replace Bedford
A new “all singing and all dancing” hospital is on the “shopping list” for Tempsford New Town – if the development goes ahead.
Here’s your chance to win a VIP safari with giraffe encounter at Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park has launched a competition with a prize of winning a VIP safari with giraffe encounter.
Two new wings open in Luton and Dunstable hospital after £170m investment
Two new wings have been officially opened at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital – marking the largest developments created by the Trust.
Man jailed for 9 years after raping woman he approached in Bedford
A man has been jailed for raping a woman after approaching her in Bedford town centre.
Bedford drug dealer jailed over large-scale distribution of crack cocaine and heroin
A drug dealer from Bedford responsible for large-scale distribution of crack cocaine and heroin, has been jailed for six years.
Renhold Primary School granted prestigious environmental award
Pupils at Renhold Primary School are celebrating after officially been granted LEAF Demonstration Bronze level status.
Plans for 4,400-home garden community at Little Barford submitted to council
Plans for a new garden community with up to 4,400 homes on an 802-acre site north of Tempsford have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council.
'A big milestone': Parents wanted for Central Beds Council's starting school survey
Central Bedfordshire parents and guardians are invited to take part in a starting school survey.
Doggy play centre near Bedford ‘raises the woof’ after celebrating national award
A doggy play centre that has been open for little over a year, has had tails wagging after receiving national recognition.
Universal Studios Bedford: The issues you say need to be tackled ahead of theme park's arrival
Universal Studios' plans for a 460-acre theme park near Bedford have been described as a 'once in a generation' investment for the town.
“Amazing” brother from Bedford with suspected ear infection dies from brain tumour 4 WEEKS LATER
A 21-year-old man from Bedford has died from an incurable brain tumour – just FOUR WEEKS after being diagnosed with a suspected ear infection.