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UK hosepipe ban: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed? What are the rules of a hosepipe ban?
A video explains the rules of a hosepipe ban in the UK.
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Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget
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Bedford man convicted of manslaughter after fatal stabbing
A man who tried to dispose of a knife down a rubbish chute after a fatal stabbing has been convicted of manslaughter.
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"No need for by-election" after councillor switches to Reform UK, says Central Beds council leader
Central Bedfordshire Council’s leader has said it would be “hypocritical” of him to demand a by-election after an Independent councillor joined Reform UK.
Anglian Water hit with record £1.4million fine for drinking water failures
Anglian Water has been fined a record £1.42 million following a prosecution by the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for drinking water failures affecting around 1.3 million people.
'Facing scrutiny helps us make the right decisions' says Central Beds Council leader
Central Bedfordshire Council’s leader says the authority’s unique minority administration has helped improve decision-making by forcing those in power to constantly defend and justify their choices.
Row over Bedford council load as Lib Dems and finance chief clash over 'smokescreen' claim
Bedford borough Lib Dems have said calling a loan "reprofiling" is just a "smokescreen" - but the council's finance chief has defended the move as sound practice.
Businesses: Are you ready for the single-use vape law changes from 1 June 2025?
This includes all non-refillable, non-rechargeable vapes, with or without nicotine. Retailers are urged to stop buying new stock and sell existing stock before the deadline. Defra has produced guidance material to help businesses comply, available in a digital toolkit....
East West Rail: more than 6,000 people respond to consultation - here's what they said including concerns over Poets homes demolition
More than 6,000 people responded to the latest consultation on proposals for East West Rail – linking Bedford and Cambridge, Oxford, and Milton Keynes.
Lib Dems name Henry Vann as their Bedford mayoral candidate for 2027
Henry Vann has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Bedford Borough Council’s next Mayoral election in 2027.
Duke of Bedford makes the Sunday Times Rich List - with net worth of £884million
The Duke of Bedford has made the Sunday Times Rich List 2025 - and increased his wealth by £83million in the past year.
Deaths reported to coroners in Bedfordshire and Luton fall by more than a tenth
The number of deaths reported to coroners in Bedfordshire and Luton fell by more than a tenth last year, new figures show.
£8.5million loans for Office of Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner to fund 'crucial' spending
Bedfordshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has borrowed £8.5 million since December, according to data published by the Public Works Loans Board (PWLB).
Row over plan to scrap two committees to save Bedford council officers' time
A proposal to remove two Bedford Borough Council committees would result in a loss of strong governance, an opposition councillor claimed.
Police release picture of 66-year-old missing from the Bedford area
Police are appealing for help to trace a missing 66-year-old who was last seen in the Bedford area on Thursday.
New Chair and Vice Chair of Central Bedfordshire Council announced
Both councillors represent Caddington. Councillor Collins has been a councillor for Central Bedfordshire Council for 11 years, and Councillor Malone for 2 years following the last local elections. As well as presiding over Full Council meetings, Councillor Collins will represent the Cou...
Vape rules Brits need to know before going on holiday this summer - including France
Vaping rules abroad could catch you out this summer 🚭
Dunstable Yesteryear: The sign of the Old Bell
A colourised postcard dating back to 1936 is described as High Street, Church End, Totternhoe, but that might puzzle some of today’s readers.
Wilson’s Street Food and Deli - A culinary journey
Dunstable Family, Independent and Market businesses by Cllr Peter Hollick, Past Mayor
New speaker for Bedford council says role is "an honour and a privilege"
Labour’s councillor Colleen Atkins has been elected as Bedford Borough Council’s speaker for the new municipal year.