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Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool will close for good - but mayor defends cash spent on major refurb just months earlier
Bedford’s mayor, Tom Wootton, has been asked if permanently closing Oasis after council cash was spent on major renovations was doing his best.
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Christmas toys 2024: ‘hottest toys’ list revealed and it includes a ‘fart blaster’ and Stitch toys
Santa might be on the hunt for these gifts this year 🎅
1,000 reports of anti-social behaviour every month says Bedfordshire Police as it urges Bedford victims to come forward
Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our communities says Bedfordshire Police as it reveals it receives around 1,000 reports every month.
Weather dog owners advice: When is it too cold to walk your dog? Advice on walking dogs in low temperatures
With temperatures having plummeted, bringing snowy and icy weather across the UK, it’s important to keep your dog warm during their walk
What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if your Firestick is illegal and what the punishment is
You could land in some hot water 😬
Plans to convert Bromham house to children's home approved despite objections
Plans to convert a Bromham house to a children’s home have moved forward after borough councillors approved a planning application.
Black Friday: the 10 scams shoppers need to watch for as Amazon sales start
Shoppers need to remain vigilant over Black Friday 🚨
Google Shielded Email: how will Gmail feature work, is it free and release date
What a change this would be! 📧
Delivering affordable housing in Bedford still a challenge says council
Bedford Borough Council’s efforts to deliver affordable housing remains a challenge despite its Local Plan 2030 requiring 30 per cent affordable housing on qualifying sites.
Prolific burglar behind bars after targeting houses across Bedford and Luton
A burglar has been jailed for four years after admitting to FOUR cross-county break-ins.
U-turn by organisers means folding chairs will be allowed at next year's Bedford Park concerts
In a massive climbdown by organisers, folding chairs will now be allowed at next year’s concerts – dubbed the Bedford Summer Sessions.
No comment, no comment: 24 Hours in Police Custody returns to our screens next week
You know the drill by now: Scary music, a particularly nasty crime, dogged Beds Police legwork, followed by endless utterances of “no comment.”
David Attenborough: TV star slams ‘profoundly’ disturbing AI voice clone - what has he said?
We live in such a terrifying age 😱
Expect overnight delays on the A1 and A428, Bedford drivers are warned
Drivers in and around Bedford only have two National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
Minimum school temperature: When is it too cold for class? Official guidance as parts of UK blanketed in snow
In some cases, you may be allowed to keep your child home ⛄
KFC drive through plan for Bedford formally rejected over safety concerns
A Bedford KFC has had its planning application for a drive through formally refused on “highway safety grounds” at a council planning meeting.
Weather: Layer of snow coats roads and parks across UK as schools and trains are disrupted
Footage shows snowy scenes across the UK as drivers navigate the icy roads.
How to look after garden birds in snow: Winter feeding made easy – top high-fat foods for birds
As winter draws near and temperatures begin to drop, our feathered friends are facing some extra challenges to stay warm and well-fed.
Bah humbug: Christmas misery for Bedford travellers with rail replacement buses planned
This probably wasn’t on your gift list but Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without some issues on the trains, would it?
Teenage Fanclub to play Bedford Esquires with some tickets at 1990 prices
As part of Esquires’ 35th anniversary celebrations, Teenage Fanclub will play next year – and some tickets will only be a fiver.