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Violent rapist given life after relentless attacks on same woman in Bedford
A man has been sentenced to life for violently assaulting and raping a woman while he was living in Bedford.
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Computer glitch to blame for missed gritting routes says Bedford council
Bedford borough councillors discussed winter road gritting after questions were raised about whether some roads and bus routes had been missed.
Bedfordshire councils respond to scrapping of two child benefit cap
Legislation to abolish the two-child limit on benefits has been introduced to Parliament, with the government saying the move will lift thousands of children in Bedfordshire out of poverty and form a central part of its wider child poverty strategy.
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Mayor rejects 'fire sale' claim as 4 Bedford council-owned properties to be sold
Bedford borough’s mayor has rejected opposition claims of a “fire sale” of public assets after approving the sale of four council-owned commercial properties earlier this week.
New dedicated team will ‘resolve Bedfordshire Police complaints quickly and effectively’
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s office (OPCC) is taking over handling complaints about the police service from the force itself.
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Cold weather payments: The six Bedfordshire postcode areas eligible for £50 double cold weather payments
Watch the Met Office forecast, as cold weather payments are triggered for Bedfordshire postcode areas.
Murder of schoolboy to feature in new 24 Hours in Police Custody episode about zombie knives
A teenager who was stabbed to death in Bedfordshire will have his story told in a new documentary looking at the online trade of zombie knives.
Yellow warning of ice for Bedfordshire following Storm Goretti
A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued across the East of England by the Met Office.
Fire at Nissan in Cranfield - residents warned to keep windows and doors closed
Residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed after a fire broke out at a technical centre in Cranfield.
Dunstable's Grove Theatre could be at risk as council faces £17m funding cut
Dunstable’s Grove Theatre could be at risk in the wake of a £17m cut to council funding.
Anthony Joshua pays tribute to personal trainer and former Dunstable footballer after death in car crash
Boxer Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his personal trainer Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, who had a brief spell playing for AFC Dunstable, after his death in a car crash in Nigeria.
Watchdog tells Bedfordshire Police to urgently fix firearms and explosives licensing failures to protect public safety
Bedfordshire Police and two other forces have been told to fix how they deal with firearms and explosives licences after a report found “significant backlogs” in applications and renewals.
New plan aims to improve Bedford council services and stabilise finances
Bedford Borough Council’s Executive has approved a wide-ranging plan aimed at overhauling how it operates as it struggles with growing financial pressures and a projected £59 million funding gap.
'I was a little surprised, a bit bruised' Councillor responds to sacking from Central Beds children's services role
A former Central Bedfordshire Council executive member has spoken of his disappointment at being removed from his post on the local authority’s ruling group, a week before he faces a standards sub-committee hearing.
Have your say on latest East West Rail design proposals
A series of drop-in events are to held giving people the chance to find out more about the latest East West Rail designs.
Dunstable family independent businesses: Niftys Tattoo Studio
By Cllr Peter Hollick, past Duunstable Town Mayor.
Prime Minister visits Bedford family hub
The Prime Minister visited a family hub in Bedford today (January 8) as the government announced its reversal of the two-child benefit cap.
Changes to Executive responsibilities announced
The Children and Families portfolio is of critical importance to the council. Improving outcomes for all children remains a key priority, and the breadth of this portfolio is considerable, encompassing education, social care, special educational needs and disabilities, among other responsibilit...
Residents back ambitious Waste Strategy for a cleaner, greener future
The strategy sets out our objectives to reduce waste, increase ‘reuse, recycling and composting’, and ensure cost efficient and compliant services. During September and October 2025, residents, councillors, town and parish councils, and local groups shared feedback online, at six in-person li...
Council launches budget consultation as £17 million government funding shortfall confirmed
Residents, businesses and community organisations can have their say on how the council should respond to a £17 million shortfall in government funding. Recent changes made by the government will result in Central Bedfordshire Council receiving significantly less funding than required to m...