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Bedford pub holds art exhibition to raise cash for life-saving defibrillator
A Bedford pub has organised an art exhibition to raise funds for a new defibrillator.
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Children travel free on buses across Central Bedfordshire this August
Children travel free on buses across Central Bedfordshire this August john.day Fri 31/07/2026 3:41pm 31 July 2026 The offer is part of the government's Great British Summer Savings initiative. It applies on participating local bus servic...
5 textile recycling bins removed from Bedford
Five textile recycling banks have been removed from Bedford in the wake of rising costs and fly-tipping.
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Bedfordshire residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high
Bedfordshire residents urged to avoid bonfires as wildfire risk remains very high john.day Fri 31/07/2026 2:52pm 31 July 2026 Bedfordshire is currently experiencing a 'Very High' wildfire risk, according to the Fire Severity Index, with ...
In pictures: University of Bedfordshire students celebrate graduation day
University of Bedfordshire students were celebrating this week as they officially graduated.
Bedford pub to close on Monday for major refurbishment
One of Bedford’s oldest pubs is set to close on Monday (August 3) for a six-figure makeover.
Stepping up enforcement on Blue Badge misuse
Stepping up enforcement on Blue Badge misuse john.day Fri 31/07/2026 11:36am 31 July 2026 Transport, roads and parking We carried out a day of targeted enforcement to tac...
5 penalty charge notices as Central Beds Council cracks down on Blue Badge misuse
Five penalty charge notices were handed out in a Central Beds Council crackdown on Blue Badge misuse.
East Midlands Railways: Strike action over safety concerns starts this weekend
Rail union RMT has said 24-hour strike action on East Midlands Railways will go ahead on Saturday, August 1, after the company ‘refused to withdraw faulty trains and talks collapsed’.
Bedfordshire ‘at very high risk of wildfire’ as county officially in drought
People in Bedfordshire are being asked to help reduce the very high risk of wildfires across the county as the Environment Agency officially declares a drought in the region.
Child abuser and rapist jailed after five victims reported crimes to Bedfordshire Police
A rapist has been put behind bars after a brave victim told Bedfordshire Police she had been sexually abused by him.
Warning over toxic algae in lake at Bedford Park
An urgent health warning has been issued over potential dangers of algae in the lake at Bedford Park.
12 fascinating pictures showing how Bedford used to look
We’ve taken another look into the past to bring you these fascinating images from days gone by.
£389 ‘hotel-style’ memory foam mattress slashed to £69 with free delivery
Five sizes are included in the promotion, combining an open-coil support core with memory foam, medium firmness and a breathable cover
Stagsden ‘calendar boys’ strip off to support men’s health charities
A dog groomer and pet photographer from Stagsden has created a charity calendar featuring volunteers who stripped off to help raise cash for good causes.
Housing Matters - July 2026
Housing Matters - July 2026 oliver.drackford Thu 30/07/2026 9:45am 30 July 2026 Housing News and updates from our housing team ...
Digital mapping service used to help shape Central Beds Council local plan
A digital maps service is being used to identify potential brownfield and greenfield sites for Central Beds Council’s new local plan.
Stotfold High Street closure has begun - but doesn't apply to the weekend
A road closure in Stotfold has begun to allow for resurfacing works.
Bedford music group to play at Luton’s first ever ukulele festival
A group of ukulele players from Bedford will play Luton’s first-ever festival next month.
Two Bedford teams to represent England at international Tug of War championships
Two teams from Bedford have been selected to compete at two major international Tug of War events.