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Serial sex offender from Bedford jailed after touching himself inappropriately while staring at a child
A prolific sex offender has been sent back to jail after touching himself inappropriately while staring at a child on a train.
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Bedford landlord behind cannabis factories across multiple properties caught with £54k cash
A landlord who enabled seven properties to be used for the cultivation of cannabis, was arrested with £54k cash he couldn’t account for.
‘We will write a note to daddy on a balloon and let it off to meet him in the stars’ grieving Bedford mum tells young son
A fundraiser has been organised to support a mum and her young son Alfie, following the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Alfie’s dad.
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Dunstable man to run 10th London marathon after battling bowel cancer
A man from Dunstable is gearing up for his 10th London marathon this month after overcoming cancer just last year.
Appeal to identify man following aggravated burglary in Bedford
Police investigating an aggravated burglary in Bedford have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.
Plan to link Milton Keynes and Bedford by rail 'key to economic growth'
Plans to link Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge could help unlock tens of billions of pounds in economic growth - with East West Rail described as central to those ambitions.
Masked men demand cash during two robberies in Bedford
Police are investigating two early morning robberies involving knives in Bedford yesterday (April 15).
Most Central Bedfordshire children secure preferred primary school place on National Offer Day 2026
Today (Thursday 16 April) on National Primary Offer Day, 90% of children starting primary school in September have been offered their first choice of school. Families applying for other school stages have also seen very positive outcomes. 88% of children applying for a middle school place w...
Anti-SLAPP law: how ‘legal bullying’ lawsuit litigation is silencing UK journalists and harming democracy
Today (April 15) media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech ⚖️
Universal Studios Bedford: East West Rail upgrades to support theme park brought forward
Rail upgrades designed to support the proposed Universal Studios Theme Park near Bedford are being brought forward – but will not be ready in time for its planned 2030 opening, East West Rail’s chief executive has admitted.
"The Arcade can play an important role in showcasing what makes Bedford unique," promise new owners
New owners of the town’s iconic Arcade have vowed the shopping parade will continue to be somewhere for independent traders.
Pretty listed cottage near Bedford was once 17th century estate workers’ home belonging to Bromham Hall
This charming cottage is steeped in history – and pretty yummy to boot.
Man arrested in connection with flashing incident in Bedford
Police have arrested a man in connection with an incident of flashing in Mowsbury Park last Wednesday (April 8).
End of an era as Bedford military shop goes on the market
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Bedford woman runs half marathon to honour cousin on 4th anniversary of his death aged 13
The cousin of a boy who died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has finished a half marathon in his memory.
Subsidised e-cycles available for Luton residents following pilot project
Subsidised e-cycles available for Luton residents after more than 8,000 people were given the chance to try them out for free.
Woman prosecuted for illegally sub-letting social housing property
Rhona Fry, aged 28, previously of Marshalls Avenue, Shillington, held a tenancy at an Amplius Housing Association property. However, in February 2025, it was found that she had been illegally sub-letting the property for at least 12 months after leaving the Central Bedfordshire area completely. S...
Relocation of Bedfordshire vascular hub marks ‘significant milestone’ in transformation of care
The relocation of a vascular hub has been described as a ‘significant milestone’ in vascular care services across Bedfordshire.
Students across Bedfordshire showcasing artistic talents at Leighton Buzzard school's art exhibition
Students across Bedfordshire are set to showcase their artistic talents at an art exhibition which is being staged at a Leighton Buzzard school in June.
Housing development in Cranfield countryside deferred amid environmental concerns
Approving a housing project in the open countryside at Cranfield is “so far off a local authority’s biodiversity duty that it could be in breach legally”, a meeting heard.