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Wixams Town Council could face judicial review
Wixams Town Council said it welcomed a court’s decision to refuse permission for a legal claim relating to its Annual Council Meeting last year – but a second, separate claim has been given the go-ahead.
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Major funding boost for new GP surgeries in Wixams and Great Barford
Bedford Borough Council has announced a major funding boost from NHS England for new GP surgeries in Great Barford and Wixams.
Man dies in tractor crash on M1 between Toddington and Brogborough
A man in his 60s died in a tractor crash on the M1 at the weekend.
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Scheme helps homeless Bedford families find stable homes
A scheme designed to help homeless families move out of temporary accommodation and into long-term housing has already helped six households.
New Look building in Bedford changes hands for undisclosed fee
Don’t worry fashionistas, the popular shop isn’t closing or moving but the building itself has been sold.
Universal's cease and desist warning to drone operators over Bedford site
A notice warning drone operators to stay away from the site of the proposed Universal theme park near Bedford has been published on the development’s website.
Meet the wind-powered robot designed by Cranfield University researchers to explore hostile environments
Say hello to the WANDER-bot – a low-cost, 3D-printed robot created by the good people at Cranfield University.
Funding agreement between Bedford council and East West Rail not yet finalised
A funding agreement between East West Rail and Bedford Borough Council for work on the proposed Bedford–Cambridge railway has not yet been finalised, despite similar arrangements already being in place with other councils along the route.
Audit report warns Bedford council could risk missing out on housing developer contributions
Bedford Borough Council could risk failing to collect some developer contributions linked to housing developments because hundreds of planning agreements have not yet been transferred into a new monitoring system, an internal audit report has warned.
9 Dunstable pubs recognised with Best Bar None accreditation
Nine pubs across Dunstable have been awarded for maintaining the highest standards of safety, management, and customer care after getting Best Bar None accreditation.
Electric car goes up in flames on M1 near Bedford
Yesterday’s delays on the M1 were caused after an electric car caught fire.
‘Recovering Together’: Bedford workshop helping families navigate addiction and recovery
A Bedford recovery advocate is hosting a community workshop later this month aimed at helping families better understand and support loved ones affected by addiction.
Grant Palmer celebrates ‘going for growth’ with many bus fares held at £2 and patronage surging
Local bus operator Grant Palmer is celebrating a period of strong growth across its Bedford network, with customer numbers at a record high in the last six months, following sustained investment, stable fares, and expanded services.
Expect delays of 30 minutes and lane closures on M1 near Bedford following car fire
It might be a good idea to find an alternative route.
Dunstable celebrates kindness at the mayor’s civic service
Dunstable's mayor hosted a civic service in the town, reflecting on a year of 'kindness'.
Planning application goes into Bedford council for 148-space car park at Yarl's Wood
Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre could be getting a new car park if a planning application is approved.
Bedfordshire Police could lead new investigation into death of 'blackmailed' man from Hertfordshire
Bedfordshire Police is reviewing an investigation into a man’s death after a complaint from his partner over how a neighbouring force handled the investigation.
Concerns raised over high caseload of Bedford social workers
Bedford borough social workers are assessing more children than expected for an area of its size, councillors have been told.
KFC in Dunstable could sell food throughout the night after new licence change submitted
A fast food restaurant in Dunstable is looking to serve customers throughout the night if a new licence change is approved.
Plans submitted to convert Renhold house into residential institution
Plans have been submitted to convert a house in Renhold into a small residential institution.