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Daughter to hold Dunstable fundraiser for incurable condition in memory of mum
A bereaved daughter is holding a special fundraiser in Dunstable, raising money and awareness after losing her mum to a rare and incurable condition at just 67 years old.
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Wixams health centre to go ahead after getting £7m funding
No, it’s not an April Fool – NHS England has announced today (Wednesday) it’s give almost £7 million to build the long-awaited health centre in Wixams.
Police release picture of missing man last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Neill.
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Man injured after getting hit by pellet gun while out running in Westoning
A runner has been injured by a pellet in Westoning.
Plans for 340 homes at former Hazlewood Foods site in Bedford resubmitted following redesign
After going back to the drawing board, plans have been resubmitted to Bedford council for a major development at Dallas Road.
Bedfordshire businesses invited to retail crime prevention event with advice and support
People wanting to protect their businesses are invited to join a police-led event to expert advice and insights about how to keep their companies safe from crime.
Main road in Houghton Conquest to close for 12 WEEKS
Gird your loins, people, as Bedford Road, in Houghton Conquest, will be temporarily shut.
Porridge recalled from Bedford stores following mouse contamination
Stores across Bedford including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Tesco have pulled various porridge pots and sachet products from its shelves.
Police release picture of missing 15-year-old with links to Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Daniel.
Police release picture of missing teen last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Thierry.
Police release image of Dunstable boy missing for a week
A image of a missing teenage boy has been shared by police eight days after he was last seen.
Call for Luton men to join special community marathon challenge to support mental health group
A personal trainer is calling on men in the town to take part in a special community marathon challenge with all the money raised going to fund vital mental health support.
Two shops in Bedford's Ford End Road shut down after police find 60,000 illegal cigarettes
Bedford police officers have seized almost 60,000 illicit cigarettes, 11 kilogrammes of tobacco and vapes at one shop.
Bedford council set to start new local plan to plug risk of 'speculative and uncoordinated development'
Bedford Borough Council is set to launch a new Local Plan to 2050 after the collapse of its previous strategy left the borough without an up-to-date development framework.
East West Rail funding agreement with Bedford council 'currently being renegotiated'
East West Rail and Bedford Borough Council are renegotiating its formal funding agreement.
This Georgian country house close to Bedford even has its very own tennis court
What a pretty looking house.
Bedford home care provider introduces RoboPets
A Bedford home care provider has introduced interactive RoboPets to help support people living in their own homes.
Dunstable South Children’s Centre to become Best Start Family Hub
Dunstable South Children’s Centre is to be upgraded into a Best Start Family Hub, the Government announced today. Local MP Alex Mayer has warmly welcomed the news.
Bedford family who spent Christmas in Travelodge told to leave temporary accommodation
A Bedford family who say they spent Christmas in a Travelodge while homeless are now being told to leave their temporary accommodation after Bedford Borough Council upheld a decision that a housing offer they refused was suitable.
Report reveals £2.2m price tag of Bedford Debenhams - still empty 2 years after being bought by council
Bedford’s mayor approved a £1.8m purchase of the former Debenhams building with no guarantee that the investment will succeed, according to a report.