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Police release pictures of missing Bedford teenagers believed to be together
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Keira and Ruby.
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Retrospective application to turn former Bedford Debenhams storage area into a flat
A flat above a Bedford High Street leisure venue has been built and occupied before seeking planning approval.
Picture released of Dunstable teenager missing from home for 17 days
A picture of a missing teenager from Dunstable has been shared by police after he was last seen at the end of last month.
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Dunstable pub reopens but without live music in the face of new council conditions
A pub in Dunstable is open again – but without live music after being told to comply with new licence terms set by the council.
Venues achieve Best Bar None accreditation across Central Bedfordshire
A presentation was held recently to celebrate 18 venues across Central Bedfordshire achieving Best Bar None accreditation for 2025. The accreditation promotes safer and more vibrant town centres, recognises venues that uphold the highest standards in responsible alcohol licensing and management. ...
This private country estate just 20 minutes from Bedford is on the market for a staggering £5m
Oh my days, how the other half lives… this property is something else.
Real Bedford match postponed after 15-year-old Oxford player collapses and dies
Yesterday’s clash between Oxford United Women and Real Bedford has been postponed after a player died.
Have your say: Register to attend public hearings on new solar farm on edge of Bedford
Two Planning Inspectorate public hearings into the East Park Energy solar plant are being held in Bedford next week.
Two arrested and £1,300 seized after double drugs bust in Cranfield
Officers had their hands full after carrying out TWO drugs busts in Cranfield. WATCH ABOVE
'My trapped nerve was really Motor Neurone Disease' - Bedford runner diagnosed at 24
A runner who thought he'd trapped a nerve during a 5k discovered his 'injury' was actually an early symptom of Motor Neurone Disease - after he was diagnosed aged just 24.
Gang of thieves who hit cash machine in Bedfordshire jailed over £700k haul
A gang of thieves who raided almost £700k from cash machines across the UK and were caught boasting about their haul on WhatsApp have been jailed.
Oil-soaked towels in tumble dryer causes fire in Bedford's Tavistock Street
A fire in Tavistock Street was caused by oil-soaked towels in a commercial tumble dryer, according to Beds Fire & Rescue.
Plea for more positivity after 'toxic culture' at Central Bedfordshire council
Monthly budget update meetings in Central Bedfordshire must continue to set a more positive tone, after “a toxic culture” in the council chamber and online during the past year, a political group leader has warned.
Bedfordshire police officer who saw sex workers while off-duty is sacked
A Bedfordshire Police officer who saw sex workers while he was off duty has been sacked.
Under-25s across Bedford encouraged to get vaccinated against HPV virus
Under-25s across Bedford are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the HPV virus.
Man who headbutted police officer unconscious in Bedford Hospital jailed
A man who headbutted a police officer so hard both were left unconscious has been jailed.
New sports hall at Edward Peake School officially opened
Head Teacher Zoë Linington and Councillor Gareth Mackey, Central Bedfordshire Council’s Executive Member for Children and Families, were joined by fellow councillors, the delivery team of Barnes Construction, Hoggarth Cooke Knight and Concertus, plus invited guests at a ribbon cutting event on T...
High Sheriff joins Bedford firefighters for day on the frontline
The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Camilla King, spent a day on the frontline with firefighters at Bedford fire station.
Mayor honours Dunstable Salvation Army bandmaster for 50 years’ dedicated service
A dedicated Salvation Army bandmaster who has provided the musical backdrop to Dunstable's civic events for half a century, has been honoured with a prestigious award.
Central Bedfordshire Council sets budget to manage £17 million funding shortfall
The budget sets out how we will continue to protect essential services despite significant changes in government funding and rising demand for care services. For several years, the council has faced increasing pressure on its finances due to the growing demand for adult social care and children...