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"This is not a blank cheque" warns MP as Bedford council granted government bailout
Bedford Borough Council has had its multi-million pound government bailout approved – but the town's MP has warned it is not “a blank cheque”.
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Simply stunning: Take a look at the interior of this barn conversion just 20 minutes from Bedford
Ooooh… hello, this is a bit lush.
Asda defends decision to slash time limit for Dunstable carpark
Shoppers at Asda in Dunstable have criticised the supermarket over its new limit to how long people can stay in the carpark.
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Property developer invests £4m in mixed-use 2.5 acre site in Bedford
Commercial property investor and developer Kingsbridge has bought a mixed-use building on Woburn Industrial Estate in Bedford.
Bedford property badly smoke damaged after fire breaks out in ground floor extension
An accidental fire at a house in Bedford’s Winifred Road has caused 100% smoke damage.
Police urge public to check cash after counterfeit notes found in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police have received a number of reports in the last week that fake cash is doing the rounds.
Man from village just north of Bedford pleads guilty to killing hare with hounds
A 45-year-old huntsman from Podington has pleaded guilty to killing a hare with hounds.
Purr-fect bargains: Woodgreen Dunstable doubles sales
A bold £1.50 pricing shake-up at Woodgreen Pets Charity in Dunstable has more than doubled sales.
Children "exposed to extreme violent content": North Bedfordshire MP calls on social media ban for under 16s
Richard Fuller is urging constituents to sign a petition to set a minimum age for social media.
More than 1,000 sign petition to pause eviction of Dunstable community gym - but college says students must come first
A community gym in Dunstable is facing closure after being given six months’ notice by its landlord, Central Bedfordshire College.
Road linking village to Maulden bypass closed for TWO WEEKS
You’ll have to take the longer route if you want to join the bypass from Maulden.
Plans for 93 new homes in Bromham resubmitted to council
Plans for up to 93 homes on land north of Lower Farm Road in Bromham have been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council.
Garden waste collections to restart across Bedford - and it's still FREE
You can start putting your green-lidded bins out again, as of next Monday (March 2).
Police concerned for welfare of missing woman believed to be in Bedfordshire
The police are appealing for your help to find Poppy.
"There were no obvious signs, no bump. Then suddenly, we’re parents": Couple near Bedford get pleasant surprise as mum gives birth
A quiet morning in the sleepy village of Harrold turned into a life-changing moment for one couple after the unexpected arrival of a baby they had no idea was on the way.
'All this red tape is quite horrendous' Future of Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard truck convoy at risk
A popular truck convoy and family fair that has raised thousands for charity could be called off over increased costs and bureaucracy.
A6 at Haynes to close for road repairs
Gird your loins, people, as Wilstead Hill, in Haynes, will be closing temporarily.
Busy Bedford A421 to be closed for new road markings
Looks like there are a few road closures to look out for over the weekend.
Taxi drivers say Bedford council 'out of its depth' managing private hire vehicles at train station
Hackney carriage drivers have claimed Bedford council is “out of its depth” over private hire vehicle activity at Bedford Midland Station.
Competition time: Win tickets as Bedford's Good Times celebrates 30 years
Bedford’s former weekly house and garage nights at the now defunct Enigma are celebrating 30 years with a homecoming event.