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New 38-metre radar tower at Cranfield Airport could transform airspace mapping
A new radar facility has been built at Cranfield Airport, enhancing the university’s world-class aviation research.
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Embrace the unknown and find friends like you
Local friendly society, Albert Oddfellows says when it comes to meeting new people it’s important to embrace the unknown.
Residents invited to have their say on community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire
Community-led housing enables community groups or organisations to own, manage, or oversee homes in a way that benefits the local community. They are usually set up and run by local people in their own communities to meet local housing needs, and can include housing co-operatives, community land tru...
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We're supporting operation to tackle knife crime
Throughout the week, we'll carry out a variety of activites designed to deter people from carrying a knife and reassure the public that steps are being taken to keep local areas safe. This includes weapon sweeps in parks and other public spaces to remove discarded weapons or weapons that have be...
Government policy punishing families must end now
Helen Barnard, director of policy, research and impact at Trussell says the cruel two-child limit policy is punishing families and must be scrapped urgently.
Just drop it: Knife amnesty bins in place across Bedfordshire as part of national week of action
Knife amnesty bins are in place across Bedfordshire as part of a national week of action.
Plans for new Asda convenience store in Bedford's Goldington Road split opinion
A supermarket giant is planning a new convenience store on Bedford’s Goldington Road, sparking a debate over the future of local businesses.
Dunstable students take part in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ expedition to Loch Eil in Scotland
Students at Queensbury Academy take part in an Outward Bound trip as part of Anthem Schools Trust new enrichment programme, Anthem Aspire
Kenyan community in Luton and Dunstable celebrates young people after Parliament visit
A youth group for the Kenyan community in Luton and Dunstable has recognised the hard work of its members at its annual awards ceremony, after they took their pioneering project to Parliament.
One in eight adults in Bedford still smokes, as new legislation aims to restrict tobacco sales
New figures suggest one in eight adults in Bedford were still smoking cigarettes.
Councillors clash over Bromham development as planning officers accused of 'failing' residents
A Bromham councillor has accused the borough’s planning department of failing residents at a tense council meeting.
New anti-social behaviour officers now working in Bedford town centre
Don’t be surprised if you see official officers in the town centre.
Met Office issues yellow ice warning for Bedfordshire with temperatures expected to plummet
The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for the east of England, including Bedfordshire, with temperatures expected to plummet overnight this week.
1,100-home Shortstown development approved despite Anglian Water warning of “unacceptable risk”
Plans for up to 1,100 homes south of Shortstown have been approved despite a warning from Anglian Water.
‘I still can’t believe it’: Dunstable mum’s jewellery business shortlisted for entrepreneur awards
A jewellery designer from Dunstable has shared her joy after being shortlisted for two business awards.
Car flips and lands on its roof after dramatic crash in Bedford's Black Tom
Emergency services responded to car crash yesterday evening (Monday).
Police concerned for welfare of missing man with links to Bedford
Police are appealing for your help to find Philip.
This gorgeous converted Bedford school house could be your first rung on the property ladder
This is delightful – and what a classy way to buy your first pad (geddit?).
Police release picture of 15-year-old missing from Silsoe
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Bobi.
Bedford council left waiting by health board over funding for children with 'significant' needs
Bedford Borough Council has included a contribution from the NHS towards the cost of supporting children with significant health needs in its savings plan – but the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) has not yet agreed to provide the funding.