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Road closures for A1 and A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet
Two road closures are in place this week for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet.
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This house in Bedford's Chaucer Road was once home to famous seed merchants, the Coopers
Wowsers, this five-bed family home is something of a stunner.
Man stabbed in "targeted attack" in Great Barford, say police as they reassure public
Officers are attempting to calm members of the public after a man was stabbed in Great Barford on Friday (June 26).
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570 new homes could be coming to Clapham
A developer has asked Bedford Borough Council to decide whether a proposed development of up to 570 homes north of Clapham requires a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before an outline planning application is submitted.
On the market: Cliff Richard's favourite Bedford restaurant in hope of quick sale
The Blue Monk, in Bedford’s High Street, is up for sale.
Dad of missing girl says family are being 'harassed' by Bedfordshire imposter
An anguished father whose daughter has been missing for almost 45 years has called on police to act against a woman he says has harassed the family for six years.
Police concerned for welfare of missing Dunstable teen
Police have shared an image of a teenage boy who is missing from his home in Dunstable.
Olympic and Paralympic stars open new £33.9m leisure centre
The centre was officially declared open on Saturday, 27 June 2026, by British Olympic athletics legend Colin Jackson CBE and Paralympic swimming champions Maisie Summers-Newton MBE and Olivia Newman-Baronius who joined councillors, partners and residents for the special ribbon-cutting cere...
Man seriously injured in Great Barford stabbing
Police are currently at the scene of a suspected stabbing in Great Barford.
Housing Matters – June 2026
Interview: A tenant and a trusted voice Joanne shares her experience of joining the Landlord Assurance Board Joanne has been a Central Bedfordshire Council tenant for 28 years, living in both Houghton Regis and Dunstable. Like many residents, she hadn’t initially considered getting involved ...
East of England Ambulance Service thanks military volunteers to mark Armed Forces Day
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has thanked military volunteers who respond to 999 calls in their area, ahead of Armed Forces Day, which is being celebrated on Saturday June 27.
Unilever warned of risk of future deaths after Bedford microbiologist took her own life
Warnings of a risk of future deaths have been issued by a coroner following the inquest of a Unilever microbiologist who took her own life.
Passenger services to restart on Monday following fatal Bedford train crash
Passenger services are set to resume on Monday following a fatal collision between two trains near Bedford.
Central Beds Council pays out £4k after failing student with special needs
A council has to apologise and pay £4,000 to a Central Bedfordshire mother and her daughter, after failing to ensure the child’s school delivered all the provisions required in her education, health and care (EHCP).
Plans for opening of A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme announced
National Highways has announced its plans for opening the new A428 road between Black Cat and Caxton Gibbet.
Help shape new Green Wheel connecting Ampthill, Flitwick and countryside
Residents in Ampthill and Flitwick are being invited to help shape plans to create a greener, healthier and better-connected future for Ampthill and Flitwick.
Luton woman fined for Blue Badge abuse
Audrey Roberts of Cutenhoe Road, Luton was found to be using a Blue Badge when the holder was not present. Roberts had been parked in a disabled bay at Grove View Car Park in Dunstable, where it was established that the Blue Badge holder had not been dropped off or picked up at the location. Robe...
Help shape a new green wheel connecting Ampthill, Flitwick and the countryside
We're launched a 10-week public consultation on the long-term vision, which would create a circular green network linking communities with local nature reserves, open spaces and rural landscapes through a combination of enhanced existing paths and new routes. Find out how to have your say –...
Consultation now open on plans to transform Ivel Valley School
Residents, families and stakeholders are being encouraged to have their say as a statutory consultation is now open on proposals to refurbish and develop Ivel Valley School and College. The consultation follows earlier plans announced by Central Bedfordshire Council to deliver a major programme o...
Bedford train crash: Section of Ampthill Road closed all week
Ampthill Road, in Elstow from the Interchange way roundabout to Manor Road in Kempston Hardwick will remain closed until Sunday (June 28).