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New homes target for Bedford mean extra 240 houses a year need to be built
Government changes to house building polices and the age of the Bedford Borough Council Local Plan means an extra 240 new homes have to be built in the borough every year.
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Bedford Road closed this morning due to HGV hydraulic oil spill
Motorists in the Bedford and Biggleswade area are warned of a road closure due to a HGV hydraulic oil spill.
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New digital ID app unveiled as shoppers and pubgoers to be able to prove age with phones
A video demonstration shows how the government’s new digital ID app can be used as proof of age, as well as an app which will allow users to see updates on their benefits, pay vehicle tax and more.
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King Charles’ property empire partners with business to build 50 net zero carbon homes in Bedford
The King’s property empire – The Crown Estate – has partnered with three companies to deliver housing projects across the country.
Universal Studios: "Things are looking positive," Bedford MP reveals after meet with Chancellor
As negotiations continue between the Government and Universal for a resort and theme park near Bedford, MP Mohammad Yasin has been assured to stay optimistic.
"Fait Accompli" decision to charge Central Bedfordshire residents for replacement waste bins to be debated at scrutiny meeting
A decision by Central Bedfordshire Council to charge residents around £40 to replace a damaged or lost waste bin is set to be debated at a committee meeting later this year.
Kid Rock: what happened during his 'cringe' BBC News interview - what was said?
Kid Rock left a BBC presenter speechless after calling her ‘sexy’ live on air 😳
"Welcoming and aspirational" Lincroft Academy judged good in all categories by Ofsted
Oakley school Lincroft Academy, part of Meridian Trust, has been rated by Ofsted as a school good in all four key areas following its latest inspection.
"We need to up our effort" says Bedfordshire's chief constable as figures reveal knife crime rates are among highest in the country
Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable has said there’s more work to be done to tackle knife crime as figures show the county ranks among the highest in England for offences.
Top Bedford councillors face criticism for not attending scrutiny meetings
A councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council portfolio holders for not attending scrutiny meetings.
90 new homes could be built in Wootton if plans get the go ahead
Ninety new homes could be built on land at Hall End Road in Wootton – if a planning application is approved.
Wanted man arrested in Bedford for Class A drug supply offences
Police arrested a wanted man in Bedford for failing to appear in court for Class A drug supply offences.
Work on Wixams railway station could be halted if Universal Studios theme park gets the go ahead
A senior borough councillor officer said there could be a “hiatus” on the construction of Wixams station if a new design has to be drawn up for the Universal Studios theme park.
Police nick man in breach of bail conditions in Bedford area
Officers collared a man in the Bedford area who was in breach of his bail conditions.
Wanted man caught on CCTV and arrested in Bedford town centre
Police arrested a wanted man in Bedford for failing to appear in court for burglary.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Packages of cannabis worth £50k seized on their way to Bedfordshire
It’s another drugs episode in the latest instalment of our favourite crime series.
Screen time: 20 common signs your child's phone use or online gaming is becoming a problem
These ‘red flags’ can mean your child’s phone use or online gaming are veering into problem territory 📱
Bedford MP writes to chief constable following spate of taxi break-ins over weekend
There’s been a spike in the number of Bedford taxis being vandalised and broken into – particularly in Queen’s Park.
See how the other half lives with this massive house in Bedford's Castle Road
Oooh...this one is a cracker. An impressively-sized house, out of the reach of us mere mortals.
One pub, two restaurants in Bedford's Castle Lane and one takeaway told "some improvement necessary"
Here are the latest food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and it’s not looking good for FIVE Bedford businesses.