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'Poor communication' blamed for confusion over new multi-storey car park for Bedford Station
Bedford’s MP has blamed confusion over who will make the final decision on a proposed multi-storey car park at Bedford Station on ‘poor communication’ from the council.
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Got £2.25m to spare? You could own part of this listed Georgian country mansion in Ampthill
This property has got more history than you can shake an antique stick at.
Probe into fires across three private gardens in Flitwick
The fire service is investigating three blazes in Flitwick on Saturday (April 25).
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Crews called to unattended barbecue at Great Denham
Firefighters tackled an unattended barbecue over the weekend.
Watch: Video shows armed gang members storm Bedford shop
These four gang members were sentenced to more than 18 years after stabbing a man in a Bedford convenience store.
Planning policies 'ignored' claims objector as plans for 27 new homes in Wootton submitted to council
An objector has questioned the purpose of local planning policies after an application for up to 27 homes on land south of Keeley Lane in Wootton was submitted to Bedford Borough Council.
Children’s bike collection returns to Houghton Regis to support young riders
The initiative aims to give pre-loved bikes a new lease of life by passing them on to local children who might not otherwise have access to one. The collection builds on the success of previous events, which have already helped distribute around 25 bikes to local schools and young people. Donat...
Business for sale: Fancy running your own Bedford cocktail house?
If you want a slice of a town centre hospitality venue, you’re in luck.
Revealed: The number of acid attacks going unpunished in Bedfordshire
Sickening acid attackers who disfigure innocent victims have gone undetected in nearly a third of all recent incidents in the county, shocking new data has revealed.
Dunstable karting racers take on three 24-hour races to raise money for charities
Six young people from Dunstable are taking part in a series of 24-hour races, as they try to raise money for three charities.
Family threatened at knifepoint after men break in to their Bedford home
Three men broke in to a home and threatned a family at knifepoint in a terrifying Bedford burglary.
Funding available for new community crime prevention projects in Bedfordshire
Community groups are being invited apply for funding which offers financial support for new crime prevention and community safety projects.
Serious housing fraud uncovered at Central Bedfordshire Council
A former council employee, Kanyin Jolaosho, formerly of Carroll Drive, Bedford, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of housing‑related fraud, committed over the course of his employment, involving losses totalling £39,812.85. Jolaosho appeared at Luton Crown Court where he was sentenced to 16 months i...
Former Central Bedfordshire Council employee handed suspended sentence for £39.8k housing fraud
A former Central Bedfordshire Council employee has been handed a suspended sentence over housing-related fraud totalling more than £39k.
Bedford man jailed after sexually abusing and forcing teenager into marriage
A Bedford man has been jailed after sexually abusing and forcing a teenage girl into marriage.
How one Dunstable club for children with special needs has been changing lives for more than 30 years
For many families with children who have special needs, finding a safe space for them can be hard.
Ampthill man who collapsed on Greek beach with brain tumour running London Marathon
An Ampthill man diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour after collapsing on a beach in Greece is running the London Marathon to raise awareness of the disease.
New partnerships give increased support to unpaid Bedford carers
New partnerships are providing increased support for unpaid carers across Bedford.
Proposed bridleway through Maulden cemetery 'could be diverted' says British Horse Society
A proposed bridleway through Maulden cemetery, which objectors say could affect 70 graves, could be moved later, the British Horse Society has said.
Homeless charity Emmaus supports Westminster launch of Supported Housing Act report
The chief executive of homeless charity Emmaus visited Parliament on Tuesday, for the launch of the charity’s new report focusing on the future of supported housing. (April 20)