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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.
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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.
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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).
One person injured after car crashes into barrier near Black Cat roundabout
One person received non life-threatening injuries following a crash on Boxing Day (Friday).
Bedford council appoints contractor to demolish dangerous 40-year-old Queen's Bridge
Bedford Borough Council has moved to the next phase of Queen’s Bridge replacement project.
Two injured in road traffic collision at A6 Deadman's Hill near Clophill
Two people were treated for non life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision on Christmas Eve (Wednesday).
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year: looking back at 2025 and ahead in 2026
Firstly, to all Borough residents reading this, Merry Christmas—and depending on when you’re reading, Happy New Year!
"I have no sympathy for you”: Bedford officers seize SIX misused Blue Badges in ONE DAY
In just one day of enforcement, council officers seized six Blue Badges being misused – along with a further eight for investigation – on Wednesday (December 24).
Recycle your Christmas tree and help support Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger
Now all the presents have been unwrapped, crackers pulled and mince pies eaten, you might be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree.
Public inquiry: Have your say on plans for 107 flats in Bedford's Queen's Park
You may remember last year when we revealed plans to built flats at Ford End Road were afoot.
Have your say on proposed council tax increase to support Beds Fire and Rescue
Bedfordshire residents have until January 31 to have their say on proposed council tax increases to support the county’s fire and rescue service.
£17m government cuts to Central Bedfordshire Council set to have 'significant impact on public services'
A revised funding reduction of about £17m for Central Bedfordshire Council in 2026/27 could have “a significant impact on public services”, its finance portfolio holder has warned.
Fancy running your own business?: Vacant café and flat in the heart of Bedford on the market
Ooooh… this could be a nice little business for someone.
New bike for Christmas? Give your old one a new life and help Central Beds Council transform lives
If you got a new bike for Christmas you could donate your old one, and help change lives.
23 new houses, road closures and a revamp at The Red Lion among latest Bedford public notices
There’s a lot going on in the run up to Christmas, according to the latest public notices on our site.
How to recycle your Christmas tree in Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis
Whether you keep your tree up until January 5, or rip them down as soon as the in-laws leave, these are the ways you can recycle your Christmas tree in and around Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis.
Central Bedfordshire schools celebrate Eco-Schools Green Flag success
The internationally recognised award celebrates pupil-led environmental action and the collective efforts of young people and educators to make schools greener, cleaner and more environmentally responsible. The Eco-Schools programme, delivered in England by Keep Britain Tidy, is a global initia...