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Bedfordshire Police officer jailed after crash left woman with a broken back
A Bedfordshire Police officer has been jailed for careless driving after causing a collision which left a woman with serious injuries.
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Proposed £100k savings linked to councillor allowances vanished from approved Bedford budget
A proposed £100,000 saving linked to councillors’ allowances was included in Bedford Borough Council’s rejected 2026/27 budget – but removed from the version later approved.
Win tickets to BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer 2026
BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Good Food Show Summer are set to return to NEC Birmingham with more to see, taste and discover than ever before from Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 21 – and we’ve got five pairs of tickets to give away!
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Figures show 28 more neighbourhood policing roles in Bedfordshire - but questions still remain
Government figures show an increase of around 28 neighbourhood policing roles in Bedfordshire.
Roads in Shortstown to be closed every evening for FOUR WEEKS for resurfacing
Two roads in Shortstown will be temporarily closed every evening from the end of this month.
Rural properties and farms across Bedfordshire being blackmailed by bogus highways staff
Beds Police are warning businesses and rural properties not to fall for this latest scam doing the rounds.
East West: Over 1,700 people from Bedford and beyond take part as consultation reaches halfway point
More than 1,700 people have visited in-person and online events to get the latest on the new scheme.
Local families invited to drop-in sessions for funded childcare support
We'll be visiting local libraries to help families understand their eligibility for funded places for 2-year-olds, apply for childcare funding, and find suitable childcare. The sessions are free to attend, with no appointment needed, and aim to make it easier for families to access the support av...
Turvey Primary School pupils celebrate prestigious Character Education Award
Turvey Primary School is celebrating a major milestone after becoming the first school in Bedfordshire to be awarded the nationally recognised Character Education Quality Mark.
Police hunt 'aggressive' man with links to Wyboston wanted on recall to prison
Police hunting for a fugitive are appealing for your help.
More than 300 Bedford council staff now using AI to create meeting reports
Bedford Borough Council says over 300 staff are now using an artificial intelligence system designed to record meetings and automatically generate notes and assessment reports.
Yet another road at Biddenham to close for new gas pipes
As part of the ongoing work by Cadent, another road will be closed for repairs.
Dunstable hardware store owner closes up shop after 33 years in town
The owner of a DIY shop in Dunstable has said goodbye to his customers for the final time after deciding to close the store for good.
Bedford care home given upgrade from good to outstanding by health watchdog
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has upgraded the rating of Rutland Road Care Home in from good to outstanding following an inspection in February.
4-year-old boy with brain tumour takes on challenge to raise money for toy boxes at Luton and Dunstable hospital
A little boy being treated at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is raising money through a marathon challenge to get special toy boxes on his ward.
Central Bedfordshire Council reported to ombudsman by councillor over schools' performance
A former executive member for children and families is accusing Central Bedfordshire Council of failing to take decisive action over school performance across the district.
Livestock moved after fire breaks out in lambing shed at Bedford farm
Firefighters were called to an accidental fire at a farm yesterday morning (Wednesday).
Booze licence application goes into council for new restaurant near Bedford bus station
Looks like there’s going to be a new restaurant coming to Bedford.
Bedford council officers can spend up to £250k without executive sign-off - as Paddington pub questions still unanswered
Senior officers and councillors at Bedford Borough Council will continue to take a wide range of decisions without full Executive sign-off under updated governance arrangements for the coming year.
Universal Studios Bedford: More road closures as construction continues
Here’s another temporary road closure to watch out for as work continues on the new theme park and resort.