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Driver cleared over fatal crash at Center Parcs Woburn Forest
The driver of a buggy has been cleared of causing the death of a co-worker after a crash at Center Parcs in Millbrook in 2023.
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Plans submitted for over 40 homes in Houghton Conquest
A planning application has gone into the council for 42 homes.
Harpur Centre owners reckon Bedford is set for its best decade
You might find it hard to believe with some of the empty shops in the town right now – but everything's coming up roses for Bedford, if new research is anything to go by.
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Fireworks in February?: Be warned, Bedfordshire's Wrest Park is filming
If you see fireworks in the night sky, you’re not going mad – and it's not November.
Best value inspection explained as government called in to Bedford council
Government officials have been called in to carry out a ‘best value’ inspection at Bedford Borough Council.
Bedford mayor writes to Health Secretary with urgent concerns over hospital services
Bedford borough’s mayor has written to the Health Secretary to raise urgent concerns about the future resilience of local hospital services, warning that patient safety and access could be compromised without major investment.
Salvation Army removes all its clothing banks from Bedford
In a response to low-quality clothing linked to fast fashion, the Sally Army is removing all its clothing banks across the town.
Have your say: Bedford council hosts public meeting on East West Rail proposals
Bedford Borough Council will hold its latest community engagement session about the East West Rail (EWR) proposals next week.
Shoppers are signing up to this FREE deals email – here’s why (aff)
Half term, lighter nights and fresh discounts – our free Top Buys newsletter cuts through fake sales and finds the UK deals that are actually worth your money.
Bedford mayor 'horrified' by alleged 'systemic mismanagement' in the council - as government inspectors step in
Bedford mayor Tom Wootton has blasted ‘systemic management’ within the council – and claimed he and his cabinet have been “horrified” by what they have found since taking office.
Woman freed from car following collision with HGV in Thurleigh
A man was taken to hospital and a woman treated by paramedics following a crash yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).
Could you take on role of leading Bedford’s successful Christmas Tree Festival event?
Bedford’s St Paul’s Church is looking for a new chair to take over the reins of its successful Christmas Tree Festival.
"It shouldn’t have come to this": MP speaks out after Government announces Bedford council inspection
Mohammad Yasin has voiced his concerns after the Government stepped into inspect Bedford Borough Council.
Amazon’s best-selling Windows laptop is also one of the cheapest you can buy right now (aff)
Amazon’s most popular Windows laptop has shot up the charts thanks to a sub-£150 price, solid reviews and specs users say are ideal for everyday home use.
Wootton GP surgery rebuild cost will be nearly £5 million
Plans for a new GP surgery in Wootton were discussed by councillors, with a council business case estimating the project will cost £4.86 million in capital funding.
Bedford drivers told to find another route following Thurleigh crash
Mill Road, in Thurleigh, has been closed following a road traffic accident earlier today (Tuesday).
'12 years of failure is too long': Councillor calls for financial backing for Central Bedfordshire's education attainment plan
A new education attainment support plan for Central Bedfordshire aims to halt “12 years of failure, which is too long”, according to the councillor who initiated it last summer.
"We hope to put a spade in the ground early in 2027": Councillors get update on Wixams GP surgery
Bedford councillors have been updated on plans for a new GP surgery in Wixams.
Central Bedfordshire Council education attainment support plan 'needs radical approach'
Avoiding “the doom loop of managed decline” has to be the aim of a new education attainment support plan for Central Bedfordshire, a meeting heard.
Three Government inspectors to carry out best value probe into Bedford council
A government inspector – supported by two assistant inspectors – is carrying out a best value inspection at Bedford Borough Council.