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Young Traders on The Square
Come and enjoy a vibrant market atmosphere as young entrepreneurs showcase their talents in the NMTF Young Traders’ Competition. These aspiring traders will be sharing their products, ideas, and creativity and they’d love your support on Saturday 5 July from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm. This initiative i...
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Going Green: Help save the planet by changing to e-bike
I’ve seen ebikes in the news a lot recently. Are they safe to own and can you tell me what are the main advantages of owning an e-bike?
Two 21-year-old men named and charged over Bedford stabbing which left victim in hospital
Two men, both aged 21, have been named and charged over a Bedford stabbing which left the victim in hospital while two further men have been released on bail.
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Hundreds sign petition calling for Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable MP to ‘actively support residents’
More than 350 people have signed a petition urging Alex Mayer MP to “engage with the people of Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard meaningfully”, or resign if not.
Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway in Bedford's Midland Road "major improvement necessary"
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for one Bedford business.
Road closures in place after Bedford crash
Police have put road closures in place around the centre of Bedford after being called to a crash.
Watch: CCTV captured the moment man disposed of bag containing knife used in fatal Bedford attack
Here’s the moment Tyreese Kamau dumped the knife he used in the manslaughter of Patrice Che last November.
Panel challenges Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner over transparency of local performance figures
The Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel has questioned whether the crime data presented by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Tizard offers enough transparency or context to reassure the public about local policing performance.
Number of people waiting more than a year for NHS treatment in Bedfordshire falls by over half
The number of people waiting for more than a year for National Health Service treatment in Bedfordshire has fallen by over 50 per cent according to new figures.
Be part of the thousands gathering in Westminster for the Act Now, Change Forever mass lobby
People from across the UK are being urged to take part in Act Now, Change Forever, a major mass lobby happening in Westminster on 9 July 2025. The event will bring together thousands of people demanding urgent political action on climate change, nature loss, and a fairer future.
Teenager wins £85k Land Rover Defender with 18p ticket just two weeks after getting provisional licence
Tamworth teen Ciaron Goldingay has won a brand new £85k Land Rover Defender Carpathian—after buying a prize draw ticket for just 18p, two weeks into learning to drive. His reaction was priceless when BOTB surprised him at home.
Council tax arrears reach £21.3 million in Bedford
According to latest figures released by the Government – council tax arrears owed to Bedford Borough Council now stands at a staggering £21.3 million.
Council give bin collection update as it's going to be scorchio in Central Bedfordshire
Bin crews are setting out early next week as temperatures in Central Beds look set to climb.
Bedford man caught on CCTV disposing of knife he used in fatal stabbing is jailed
A man has been jailed for manslaughter after being caught disposing of the knife he used in a stabbing.
Council shut play unit at Bedford's Russell Park for essential repairs
The large play unit at Russell Park has been closed for essential maintenance work.
Edward Peake’s new sports hall taking shape as project reaches halfway point
The works are part of our ongoing investment in the Biggleswade area as part of the Three to Two Tier Programme, which saw the school transform from a middle school to a secondary school in September 2024. A new multi-use games area (MUGA) has been open since the start of this year, while the...
Road still closed in Kempston as engineers restore last remaining homes without power
Bedford Road remains closed today (Friday) but UK Power Networks (UKPN) hopes it will reopen as soon as possible.
Universal Studios Bedford: Whitehall sets out safeguards for resort complex
The Government has formally laid out its comprehensive strategy for managing the proposed Bedford Entertainment Resort Complex – the Universal Studios theme park.
Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner says ‘officers are solving more crime than ever before’
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has claimed that officers are solving more crime than in previous years – with more than 1,400 crimes solved so far this year.
"We've been unable to get our landlord Bedford Borough Council to help us": Shock as Bridges shuts immediately
Popular cafe Bridges has closed, leaving customers stunned.