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Bans for couple who 'hoarded' 115 rabbits in squalor at their home near Bedford
A couple have been banned from keeping animals for five years after more than 100 rabbits were found packed and living in squalor in multiple cages at their Shortstown home.
Prolific burglar jailed for string of offences across Beds and Northants
A burglar who admitted more than 30 theft, motoring and violent offences across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire has been jailed for five years.
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Disruption for Bedford rail passengers as upgrades to Midland Main Line continue
Rail passengers are being advised to plan ahead as buses will replace trains over the next two weekends as part of the Midland Main Line electrification project.
Domestic abuse advisor to work in Bedfordshire Police control room as part of pilot scheme
Bedfordshire Police is one of the first five forces to pilot Raneem’s Law, a meeting heard.
Angela Rayner's letter over planning reforms 'lacks detail' says Bedford council
Bedford Borough Council has said the deputy prime minister’s letter to English local authority leaders and metro mayors about planning reform has “insufficient detail”.
Bedford council sets out special needs and disabilities priorities
Bedford Borough Council has detailed its current actions to improve inclusion, early intervention, and support for families and schools amid renewed national attention on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.
State of the art leisure and community centre in Houghton Regis is now open!
Located within the Kingsland Campus, the new centre was a big hit with visitors. Over 500 families booked onto free activities to experience the exciting and modern facilities which include an 8-lane 25-metre pool, a learner pool with a movable floor to raise or lower the depth for swimming lessons ...
Russia media falls for hilarious April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew as RT left with egg on face
Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.
Police and crime panel says it's 'robust' in scrutiny of Bedfordshire's PCC - but admits it has limited powers
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Panel insists it is holding the police and crime commissioner (PCC) to account – but members admit they are working with limited powers and challenging constraints.
Dark web child abuse site taken offline after information on 63 users shared with Bedfordshire Police
Intelligence has been shared with Beds Police identifying 63 UK-based users of a dark web site hosting child sexual abuse material.
New initiative set up in Bedfordshire to find missing vulnerable young people
An initiative – called the Philomena Protocol – has been unveiled to help track down vulnerable children or young people who have gone missing.
Six wooden sculptures unveiled in Dunstable reflecting the town’s history
Dunstable’s history has been captured through six hand craved wooden sculptures installed across several locations throughout the town. These art installations designed to raise interest, pay tribute to Dunstable’s history and celebrate the cultural legacy of the Dunstable High Street Heritage A...
Grand Designs: Couple transform 150-year-old Bedfordshire barn
The new series returns tonight (Wednesday) for its 25th series – so where else would you expect Bedfordshire’s very own Kevin McCloud to visit?
Popular Turkish restaurant in the heart of Ampthill goes on the market
A Turkish restaurant which consistently gets great reviews on Google and Tripadvisor is up for sale.
"They have my full confidence" Police and crime commissioner responds to claim Bedfordshire Police execs 'mislead' public
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said he has “full confidence” in the chief constable, his chief executive, and his chief financial officer — despite a member of the public’s claim that they appeared to have “deliberately misled the public”.
Police release picture of 14-year-old missing from Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Santana.
Bedford's Lurke Street Car Park forced to temporarily close after car crashes into pillar
The multi-storey car park at Lurke Street was forced to shut earlier today (Wednesday).
Incredible robots help 500 surgery procedures at Bedford Hospital
Now let’s get to the nuts and bolts of it, a programme to assist surgeries across our two hospitals in the county has proved one of the most successful in England.
More admissions for ectopic pregnancy in Bedford
The number of hospital admissions for ectopic pregnancy in Bedford increased last year – as the number across England hit a record high.