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Universal United Kingdom: Tourism strategy in development to make the most of 'once-in-a-generation investment' for Bedford
A tourism strategy is being developed to make the most of the Universal UK theme park’s “once-in-a-generation investment” to transform the borough.
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Bedford River Festival: Here are the road closures if you're coming by car
If you don’t have the luxury of just popping along to the river festival on foot, here’s the lowdown for anyone coming by car.
Police release CCTV image of man wanted on suspicion of triple murder in Bedford
Police have released a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with the deaths of three people at a property in Bedford.
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Police release pictures of missing Dunstable woman
Police have released photos of a missing Dunstable woman as they appeal for help to find her.
Universal Studios Bedford: Road to close for 10 WEEKS as construction continues
As work continues on the newly-named Universal United Kingdom Resort, there’s a new road closure to look out for.
New website coming soon
We have produced a short video to explain why we are moving to a new website, the longer-term benefits, and some of the immediate improvements. Key benefits include: improved usability and accessibility – the platform is built specifically for UK councils and is tested to meet t...
Fire crews rescue person trapped following road traffic collision in Luton
Firefighters helped rescue a person who was trapped following a road traffic collision in Woodside, Luton, yesterday.(July 7)
Roads in two villages north of Bedford to close for Anglian Water repairs
Two roads will temporarily close in Pavenham and Harrold so Anglian Water can carry out work.
If you love seeing Bedfordshire's Wrest Park on our TV screens, you're in luck
As the country estate in Silsoe is hosting free film tours where you can find out more about what’s been filmed there.
Bedford train crash: All passengers now out of critical condition
All eight people are now out of critical condition following last month's Bedford train crash, according to British Transport Police.
Suspect 'believed to have left the country': Murder probe after bodies of woman and two children found in Great Denham
A murder investigation has begun after police found the bodies of a woman and two children in a Great Denham home.
Man from Bedford at unauthorised car meet jailed for injuring pedestrian
A man has been sentenced for causing injury by careless driving.
Flitwick train station to get step-free access as part of £12.6m project
Network Rail has confirmed Flitwick station will get step-free access.
Interactive map shows Central Bedfordshire sites near you that could be earmarked for development
Central Bedfordshire Council has released an interactive map showing sites across the area that could be development.
Family-friendly events in Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis this summer
As the summer holidays fast approaches, you may be thinking of things to keep the kids busy in and around Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis.
Victorian guest house in Bedford returns to market with boutique hotel potential
With Universal Studios’ capacity to transform Bedford’s tourism, it might be a great opportunity to snap up this guest house.
Have your say on North Bedfordshire solar farm 'the size of 1,000 football pitches'
A countryside charity is calling on people to object to a solar farm proposed for North Bedfordshire as the latest consultation deadline looms.
Housing plan for Cranfield countryside refused
Plans for a housing project on a 20-acre site within the Forest of Marston Vale north of Cranfield have been refused, despite being recommended for approval by planning officers.
Two adults and children taken to hospital with serious injuries following road traffic collision near Millbrook
Two adults and children had to be freed from a vehicle following a two-vehicle collision yesterday (Monday).
We join partners in multi-agency crackdown on used car sales in ‘Operation Ignition’
A coordinated enforcement operation targeting used car sales businesses in Leighton Buzzard has been successfully carried out by our Trading Standards service, in partnership with Bedfordshire Police, the Bedfordshire Road Safety Partnership and specialist vehicle examiners. Operation Ignition, w...