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"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.
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'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.
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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.
Bedford council still tight lipped over impact of improvement plan on staffing
Bedford Borough Council has yet to respond to questions about the cost, staffing impact and use of external consultants in its Improvement Plan, more than a month after they were submitted.
Drivers told to avoid Bedford's Interchange Retail Park after car crashes into shop
Expect delays as police are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision at Interchange Retail Park.
Pictures from Luton flat fire shows why you should keep doors closed
A blaze inside of kitchen in a block of flats in Luton was successfully contained – thanks to a fire door being closed the night before.
Reform wins Dunstable by-election
Reform UK candidate Shaun Moulster has won the party’s first seat on Dunstable Town Council, with a by-election victory margin of 169 votes.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested by Thames Valley Police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Landowner fears £500k clean-up cost of Bedfordshire waste dumped in Norfolk will bankrupt him
A landowner fears clean-up costs will bankrupt him after a whopping 1,200 tons of illegal waste was dumped on his site – and he claims it’s all from Bedfordshire.
Third mockingbird 'constellation' comes to Bedford to support foster families
A third Mockingbird Constellation is coming to Bedford borough to support foster families across the area.
Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme announces phase two public consultation events across Luton and Bedfordshire
The Grand Union Canal Transfer (GUCT) scheme, which is a joint project between Affinity Water, Severn Trent and the Canal & River Trust, is to host public consultation events in Dunstable, Eaton Bray, Caddington and Tilsworth.
Teenager arrested after Bedford stabbing
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Bedford.
Police treating overnight fire at unoccupied house in Wixams as arson
A fire during the early hours of the morning at an unoccupied house in Wixams is being treated as arson.
Bedford council budget changes included scrapping proposed £100k member allowance saving
Bedford Borough Council has approved a revised 2026/27 budget after a series of amendments, including dropping plans linked to councillor allowances.
Dunstable family independent businesses: Tufty’s Flowers
By Cllr Peter Hollick, Past Dunstable Town Mayor.
Friends of Priory House and Gardens - February meet and upcoming events
Following on from the successful pergola project in Priory Gardens, there is funding available to replace the worn knee rail around the croquet lawn. Scheduled monument consent is valid until 2019. Quotes will be now be sought for the work.
68 new midwives to join Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust - but recruitment could take 2 years
Maternity services staffing at Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable Hospital is due to increase by 68 extra midwives under recruitment plans, although the process could take up to two years to complete, a meeting heard.