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Bedford woman slapped with order to protect children from exploitation in first for county
A woman from Bedford has been slapped with a slavery and trafficking risk order in a bid to protect vulnerable young people.
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Universal United Kingdom Resort: Bedfordshire MP 'disappointed' to be left out of major announcement
The MP whose constituency includes the site of the planned Universal theme park has questioned why he was not invited to a government announcement about the project.
Music in the Meadows returns to Bedford Embankment this summer
Visitors to The Embankment can look forward to free live music concerts every Sunday throughout August at the Mill Meadows bandstand.
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Join Bedford barber Ricky for 24-hour walk for mental health charity
Barber Ricky Cataldo will be swapping scissors for hiking boots when he takes on a 24-hour charity walk in aid of mental health charity MIND.
Council tenants help improve housing services in Central Bedfordshire
Council tenants have contributed to plans to help improve housing services in Central Bedfordshire.
Improvement plan for housing services
Listening to this feedback, we've developed a new Housing Regulatory Improvement Strategy and Development Plan, outlining how these changes will be delivered and services strengthened. The plan focuses on key improvements, including: improved repairs services stronger health and safety st...
High Court injunction to halt work or occupation of land off A6 at Wilstead
A High Court injunction has been obtained by Bedford Borough Council to prevent any additional works or occupation of land off the A6 between Wilstead and Wixams.
Improvement plan for Bedford adult services aims to cut waiting lists in wake of watchdog criticism
Bedford Borough Council’s Executive has approved a recovery plan that will deploy additional resources to reduce adult social care waiting lists and waiting times following concerns identified by a national watchdog.
Bedford town centre 'adult gaming' centre approved despite 'significant concerns' from councillors, residents and police
Bedford borough councillors have approved plans for a new adult gaming centre after hearing concerns about gambling harm, crime, deprivation and the potential impact on vulnerable residents.
‘The speed limit is not a target’ say police as figures reveal scale of hit and runs in Bedfordshire
New figures have shown the scale of hit-and-run crimes in Bedfordshire in the past three years.
Turning investment into impact: 3 years of exceptional delivery
Between April 2023 to end of March 2026, £6.1 million of government funding was invested locally. Independent evaluation showing this has delivered an estimated economic impact of £56.5 million equating to a return on investment of £9.22 for every £1 invested. These results show how the right...
'We can do this' Bedford mayor vows to get council's finances back on track as councillors voice concerns
Bedford Borough Council’s mayor said the authority would “get out of” its financial difficulties despite opposition concerns.
Fish and chip shop in Dunstable goes on the market
A fish and chip shop in Dunstable is looking for a new owner after being put on the market.
Hare courser banned from having a dog off its lead for 10 YEARS in Bedfordshire
A man has been given a strict 10-year court order which bans him from having a dog off-lead and carrying a catapult or air weapon.
Universal United Kingdom Resort: Name of Bedford theme park unveiled
OK, we may have been hoping it would be called Universal Bedford but the new name is maybe a bit more predictable.
Ampthill Library temporarily closed for emergency repairs to pathway
Ampthill Library is currently closed (Wednesday) while essential repairs are carried out to the pathway outside the building.
Maison Le Vôtre and Kashmir Peri Peri Grill & Pizza among Bedford businesses fined for public health breaches
A raft of businesses and individuals have been prosecuted as part of the council’s environmental crime crackdown.
We're launching a consultation to transform Ivel Valley School
The consultation, which will begin on 22 June, will focus on proposals to deliver 20 new, purpose-built classrooms, the remodelling of 12 existing classrooms into 6 larger improved learning spaces, a hydrotherapy pool, enhanced therapeutic and sensory spaces, improved accessibility, and upgraded...
Universal set to sponsor this year's Bedford River Festival - along with Gallagher Developments
Universal is set to join Gallagher Developments Ltd as this year’s headline sponsors of the Bedford River Festival.
Beams lifted into place at Black Cat as more road closures announced
In a major milestone at the Black Cat junction, six bridge beams have been lifted into place.