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Bedford councillors approve new mental health policy after national rise in pressure and abuse
Bedford borough councillors have backed a new Member Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy, saying the growing pressures of public office mean elected representatives need clearer support.
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Bedfordshire Police set out actions on A6 speeding after petition
Bedfordshire Police has written to Bedford Borough Council following a petition by residents concerned about dangerous driving, car cruising and street racing along the A6 corridor between Elstow, Wixams and Wilstead.
'Ward members wanted this to be a failure and it isn't' Tidy tip booking system in Central Beds is working, meeting told
Some councillors wanted a booking system to use tidy tips in Central Bedfordshire “to be a failure, and to their disappointment it isn’t”, a meeting heard.
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‘Remembrance Ambulances’ unveiled by East of England trust to honour sacrifice of Armed Forces
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has unveiled six specially liveried ambulances featuring commemorative designs that pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces.
Dunstable’s smallest theatre needs your help as it appeals for volunteers
A community-run theatre in Dunstable is calling on people in the town to show their support by stepping up to be a volunteer.
Christmas in Bedford - from the lights switch-on to festive shows and markets
Christmas is coming to Bedford – with the grand lights switch-on set to bring festive cheer to the town this month.
Parents’ fundraiser to re-open village playground closed over safety issues
A group of parents have set up a fundraiser to repair a playground in Keysoe which was closed over safety concerns.
Plan to move homes between Kempston Town and Kempston Rural put on hold after 'sloppy' report
A review that could change which parish some Kempston residents belong to, and who represents them, has been put on hold after borough councillors criticised errors in official documents and discovered that one of the original supporters had withdrawn their backing.
Remembrance Day: Round-up of events to honour veterans in Luton, Houghton Regis and Dunstable
Communities across Luton and Dunstable will honour the lives and sacrifices made of servicemen and women this Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
More than 500 extra homes could be built in Houghton Regis in latest planning applications
Houghton Regis could have more than 500 new homes built in the area under the latest plans sent to the council.
Universal Studios Bedford: Row over theme park scrutiny as councillors warn of ‘soapbox’ politics and government influence
A row has broken out at Bedford Borough Council over how the Universal theme park should be scrutinised, after councillors clashed over transparency, political theatre, and fears that HM Government may influence what the new committee is allowed to discuss.
New health body for Bedfordshire will cut costs by half - and care for 3.5million people
Bedfordshire’s NHS commissioning arrangements are set to change, with the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) becoming part of a much larger regional organisation – the second-largest in England by population.
Bedford Lidl gives 'do not eat' warning as glass found in cashews
Lidl has pulled Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews from its shelves.
Amendments to no waiting restrictions introduced on Bedford's Midland Road
Waiting and loading restrictions along Midland Road are being amended.
Housing Matters - November 2025
Opportunities to talk to us! Upcoming events for our tenants – get involved! Join us at our second open day for tenants This is your chance to meet Tony Keaveney, Service Director of Housing Services, and Heads of Housing Services to share your thoughts and have your voice heard. You can ...
Tree-mendous! New National Forest on our doorstep
A new National Forest is to be planted in Bedfordshire it was announced today.
165 homes near Bedford and apartments in Ashburnham Road among the latest in our online public notices
There are quite a few interesting planning applications, according to the latest public notices on our site...
National Curriculum Review 2025: Five big changes coming to what your child learns about at school
Some sweeping changes to what your child’s classes cover are now in the works ✍
More fit notes issued by GPs in Bedfordshire despite numbers falling across England
GPs wrote more 'fit notes' for people too ill to work in the county in the three months to June, new figures show – despite numbers falling across England.
Former Labour councillor defects to Bedford Green Party
Independent councillor Caroline White (Kempston Central and East ward) has joined the Green Party.