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Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
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Two arrested following multiple vehicle thefts after chase through Bedford
Two men have been arrested following multiple vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in Flitwick on Friday (August 7).
Consultation launched on the future of reablement services
Consultation launched on the future of reablement services john.day Tue 11/08/2026 4:36pm 11 August 2026 Health and social care We're encouraging residents to have their ...
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Customer put off going to Bedford gym over parking fine nightmare
Customers of NRG GYM Bedford have been slapped with fines, despite entering their car registration details.
Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
20 parking permit bays to be introduced near Bedford's Tavistock Street
Bedford council has this week brought in new parking permit bays.
Bedford Astronomical Society's advice on where and when to watch solar eclipse
People across Bedford will have the chance to witness a spectacular partial solar eclipse tomorrow – with more than 90 per cent of the Sun expected to be obscured.
Another weather warning as Bedfordshire braced for 'up to 38 degree' heat
People in Bedfordshire could be hit with nearly 40-degree heat this week as the Met Office issues a new warm weather warning.
"It's vital junction 13 is upgraded before Universal opens": Petition calls for revamp near Bedford
Mid Beds MP Blake Stephenson and Cllr Sue Clark are campaigning to fix junction 13 of the M1 ahead of the opening of Universal Studios Bedford.
Firefighters rescue child trapped on a swing in Eversholt
A child had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped on a swing yesterday afternoon (Monday).
This stylish Sharnbrook barn conversion would be spot-on for multi-generational living
Ooooh… ’ello, this house is all kinds of wonderful.
Bonfire spreads to trees and fences in Luton during busy weekend for fire service
Fire crews were out battling blazes involving out of control bonfires in Luton at the weekend during the hot weather.
Housing officer who trousered £15k prosecuted for fraud offences with help of Bedford council
A former housing officer has been prosecuted with the help of Bedford council after pocketing almost £15,000 by illegally sub-letting his social housing property.
Kempston Rural: Plans to build 300 homes "would more than double the size of our village"
Residents are objecting to plans for nearly 300 homes in land at Kempston Rural.
Gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden officially opens at Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre
Gold medal-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden officially opens at Leighton Buzzard Youth Centre jenny.howard Mon 10/08/2026 2:29pm 10 August 2026 Children and young people ...
Palliative service which includes two Bedford hospices up for major care award
A palliative care service across Bedfordshire has been shortlisted in the HSJ Awards.
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When UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years will be visible this week - and how to watch livestream
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
20-year ban from keeping animals for Biddenham man who allowed ear cropping of two puppies
A man has been banned from keeping all animals for 20 years and handed a suspended prison sentence after allowing his then puppies to have their ears cropped.
Fire crews called to rescue a cow in the river at Stevington
Three fire crews from Bedford and one crew from Harrold were called to help rescue a cow that had slipped into the river at Stevington.
Couple tie the knot at Turvey retirement village – 50 years after first meeting as teenagers
Love has blossomed for a couple living at a retirement village in Turvey – after they first met as teenagers more than 50 years ago.