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Catholic Bishop of Northampton charged with two counts of rape
The Bishop of Northampton – whose diocese covers Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire – has been charged with two counts of rape as part of an investigation by Staffordshire Police.
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Speed bumps to be introduced on Bedford's Old Ford End Road as part of raft of safety measures
Now, this will be music to a lot of peoples’ ears.
Petition to save Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy reaches 1500 signatures
A petition to save Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy has already reached 1,529 signatures.
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Could Bedford pilot which gave real-time bus info be rolled out across England?
Councils across England are exploring a new approach to delivering real-time bus passenger information, following a pilot in Bedford.
Operating theatre staff at Bedford Hospital join picket line in overtime pay row
Staff working in operating theatres at Bedford Hospital will picket against overtime pay cuts tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday.
Alcohol and live music application goes into council for Bedford Running Festival later this year
The Bedford Running Festival returns to Russell Park later this year and the organisers are already getting their ducks in a row.
Speed limit reduced on Cranfield road for cyclists and horse riders
A 20mph speed limit is being introduced for the entire length of Lodge Road.
Bedford train crash: Black boxes recovered as initial probe reveals train had slowed to 49mph at the point of collision
Rail investigators have revealed the approaching train involved in Friday’s (June 19) fatal collision had managed to slow down to 49mph.
Bedford train crash: GoFundMe appeal set up to raise £20k for victims and their families
A fundraiser has been set up to help those who have been seriously injured following Friday’s (June 19) fatal train crash.
Bedford train crash: Police to return retrieved passengers' property - here's how to claim yours
British Transport Police (BTP) have collected what they’ve described as a significant amount of passenger property following Friday’s fatal crash (June 19) near Elstow.
'A bad deal is worse than no deal' Step towards devolution refused by Central Bedfordshire Council
A potential step towards devolved regional government for Bedfordshire has been refused “for the time being” by Central Bedfordshire Council.
"The best thing I've ever done" Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue is on the lookout for more on-call firefighters
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is on the lookout for more on-call firefighters and is urging people who are ‘committed and enthusiastic’ to consider taking up the profession.
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 Lock gets revamp as part of £5.2m investment across Anglian waterways
Environment Agency’s Navigation Programme has invested £5.2 million on various refurbishment projects – and Bedford is one of them.
As temperatures in Bedford soar, how do you fancy a house with a pool?
With Bedford hitting over 32 degrees (90F in old money), who doesn’t want to plunge into the nearest pool?
Latest road closures for the A428 Black Cat, Caxton Gibbet and Tempsford
Here are the latest road closures for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet area.
Dunstable Turkish restaurant celebrates regional award win
A Turkish restaurant and lounge in Dunstable has bagged another title after winning a regional food award.
Bedford train crash: Fuming commuter stuck for THREE HOURS given parking ticket by "unreasonable" council
A commuter stuck behind Friday’s fatal train crash (June 19) was given a ticket by Bedford council despite being unable to return to his car.
Central Beds Council sorry over 'disastrous' delays answering calls amid 'rising demand' for services
A rising demand for services in Central Bedfordshire has led to an apology from the council to callers experiencing a slower response from its switchboard.
Two men in their 30s die in single-vehicle crash on the M1 near Bedford
Two men in their 30s have died at the scene of a single-vehicle collision in the early hours of Sunday.