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Plans for 340 homes at former Hazlewood Foods site in Bedford resubmitted following redesign
After going back to the drawing board, plans have been resubmitted to Bedford council for a major development at Dallas Road.
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Bedfordshire businesses invited to retail crime prevention event with advice and support
People wanting to protect their businesses are invited to join a police-led event to expert advice and insights about how to keep their companies safe from crime.
Main road in Houghton Conquest to close for 12 WEEKS
Gird your loins, people, as Bedford Road, in Houghton Conquest, will be temporarily shut.
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Porridge recalled from Bedford stores following mouse contamination
Stores across Bedford including Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Tesco have pulled various porridge pots and sachet products from its shelves.
Police release picture of missing 15-year-old with links to Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Daniel.
Police release picture of missing teen last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Thierry.
Two shops in Bedford's Ford End Road shut down after police find 60,000 illegal cigarettes
Bedford police officers have seized almost 60,000 illicit cigarettes, 11 kilogrammes of tobacco and vapes at one shop.
Bedford council set to start new local plan to plug risk of 'speculative and uncoordinated development'
Bedford Borough Council is set to launch a new Local Plan to 2050 after the collapse of its previous strategy left the borough without an up-to-date development framework.
East West Rail funding agreement with Bedford council 'currently being renegotiated'
East West Rail and Bedford Borough Council are renegotiating its formal funding agreement.
This Georgian country house close to Bedford even has its very own tennis court
What a pretty looking house.
Bedford home care provider introduces RoboPets
A Bedford home care provider has introduced interactive RoboPets to help support people living in their own homes.
Dunstable South Children’s Centre to become Best Start Family Hub
Dunstable South Children’s Centre is to be upgraded into a Best Start Family Hub, the Government announced today. Local MP Alex Mayer has warmly welcomed the news.
Bedford family who spent Christmas in Travelodge told to leave temporary accommodation
A Bedford family who say they spent Christmas in a Travelodge while homeless are now being told to leave their temporary accommodation after Bedford Borough Council upheld a decision that a housing offer they refused was suitable.
Report reveals £2.2m price tag of Bedford Debenhams - still empty 2 years after being bought by council
Bedford’s mayor approved a £1.8m purchase of the former Debenhams building with no guarantee that the investment will succeed, according to a report.
Are you ready to go?: Britpop trailblazers Republica to play Bedford Esquires
Bedford has always been known for its Britpop credentials…
“I'm going to place some pebbles in my vest to represent the weight of carrying grief,” says runner tackling marathon for Moggerhanger hospice
A runner says she'll be putting pebbles in her running vest to represent the weight of grief as she tackles a marathon.
Bedfordshire bus operator announces new multi-buy app feature with discounts of up to 30%
Stagecoach East has introduced a major new online facility, allowing customers to get a discount by buying bundles of tickets at the same time on its app.
Dunstable Yesteryear: Victorian view of the Priory
There’s a fascinating story behind the painting reproduced here of Dunstable’s Priory Church.
It's happening: Food waste collections across Bedford begin this week
You should all have your little grey caddies by now – this is the week the much-mooted food collections go live.
Delays increasing and discharge targets missed at Bedford Hospital
Key hospital discharge targets in Bedford are being missed and delays are increasing, despite a senior councillor saying that performance is “not too far off”.