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Bus fares for Young Person's Card scheme in Central Bedfordshire increase
Young people across Central Bedfordshire will soon have to pay more using the buses when a new fare increase comes into effect later this year.
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Bedford and Ampthill vying for Town of Culture title with postcards to champion their bids
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy visited the Museum of Liverpool yesterday to see a digital display of postcards from towns hoping to become the first UK Town of Culture – including Bedford and Ampthill.
Bedford train crash: Praise for emergency response as Rail Minister meets first responders and staff
The rail crash in which a train driver died and 162 passengers were injured has been labelled “one of Bedford’s darkest days”.
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Young Person’s discounted bus fare scheme remains strong value as price update announced
From 1 September, the cost of a single bus journey using a YP Card will change from £1 to £1.50. The scheme will still provide significantly discounted travel for young people, with fares remaining at half the national bus fare cap, which is currently £3. Since its launch in July 2024, the YP ...
Bedford Summer Sessions kicks off with Deacon Blue and The Lightning Seeds
Bedford Summer Sessions has kicked off with a pop powerhouse double bill of Deacon Blue and The Lightning Seeds.
East of England Ambulance service moves to highest alert level due to increased demand on services
The East of England Ambulance Service has moved to its highest alert level, in response to a sustained high demand on the service.
Bridge removal marks early stage of Slow the Flow flood management work at Etonbury Woods
We are working in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and other organisations through the ResilienTogether programme – a Defra-funded initiative exploring new and innovative approaches to flood risk management across the Pix Brook catchment. Initial activity on site has included soil ...
Police release new picture of Bedford boy missing for more than a week
A new picture has been shared by police looking for a missing teenage boy from Bedford.
'They are heroes' Ben Nevis hike in memory of dad raises cash for Bedford based mental health charity
A man who took on the Ben Nevis challenge in memory of his Dad says he’ll be forever grateful to the charity which supported him before he died.
Huge knife found by vigilant member of the public in Bedford
Police have praised a vigilant member of the public who found this huge knife in Bedford.
New gym at the Saxon Centre in Kempston gets the go-ahead
Plan for a fitness centre at an empty office block at Kempston’s Saxon Centre have been given the go-ahead.
Bedford mayor vows to stay despite vote of no confidence calling for his resignation
A vote of no confidence in Bedford’s Conservative mayor Tom Wootton, calling on him to resign was passed by a 28 to 12 majority at a borough council meeting.
Dunstable mum organises inclusive prom for children with special educational needs
A mum in Dunstable has created a different kind of prom for young people with special educational needs (SEN) who can’t go to their own school-organised events.
Roman finds unearthed as part of East West Rail archaeological dig
Roman coins and pottery have been unearthed as part of ongoing archaeological investigations which are supporting plans to build East West Rail.
HGV driver rescues family caught up in horror crash on M1 near Bedford
A quick-thinking lorry driver helped rescue a family-of-three after a crash by blocking the motorway.
Bedford rail crash – time to reflect and time to praise the first responders
Monthly column by John Tizard, Bedfordshire Police & Crime Commissioner
Bedfordshire Hospitals awarded £2m for being in ‘top 20 most improved trusts’ for 4-hour target
Hospitals in Bedfordshire have been given a huge cash boost after being given a bonus for improving its performance.
Bedford's Kimbolton Road to close for 10 DAYS for housing developers
Part of Kimbolton Road will be temporarily shut so housing developers can connect a stormwater pipe.
Expect delays as main road through Wilstead to close for EIGHT WEEKS
Part of Cotton End Road in Wilstead will be temporarily shut so the gas mains can be replaced.
From Bedford to Barnstorming: Henlow pilot shares his career in the skies
It's a good job that Henlow pilot Scott Butler didn't think much to his teacher's career advice.