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Princess Royal visits Bedford School to inspect cadet force
The Princess Royal Princess Anne popped into Bedford earlier today (Wednesday).
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One Kempston restaurant told "major improvement" needed following food hygiene inspection
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for ONE Kempston businesses.
Road in Ampthill to close for water pipe repairs
Part of Queen’s Road in Ampthill will be closed for three days later this month.
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CQC rates Central Bedfordshire Council's adult social care provision as good
Residents across Central Bedfordshire are benefiting from high‑quality, person‑centred adult social care, according to a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment that praises the Council’s strong leadership, effective partnerships, and commitment to improving people’s lives. The CQC c...
Adult social care in Central Bedfordshire given 'good' rating by watchdog
A ‘good’ rating has been awarded to Central Bedfordshire Council after a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of its adult social care provision.
Students from Dunstable attend concert at London’s Barbican Centre
Students from Queensbury Academy enjoyed a concert performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.
"A creative gym for your ideas": New hub in Bedford calls on designers, artists and writers
A new creative talent hub is being unveiled and it’s looking for people to help build something special for the town.
'An attack on the safety of every person' £40k of lifesaving equipment stolen from Bedford fire stations
Lifesaving equipment has been stolen from two fire stations in just three days.
'Alarming' Bedfordshire house fire figures show more than one a day deliberately set alight during summer
More than one property a day was deliberately set on fire in Bedfordshire during the first quarter of 2025/26, during the dry summer, a meeting heard.
Bedford council told to improve adult social care as watchdog finds delays and safeguarding concerns
Bedford Borough Council has been told it must improve its adult social care services after inspectors found delays in assessments, gaps in safeguarding oversight, and poor support for unpaid carers.
Recycling collections suspended across Central Bedfordshire following fire
Kerbside recycling collections have been temporarily suspended across Central Bedfordshire following a fire at a waste transfer station facility in Bletchley.
Kerbside dry mixed recycling temporarily suspended in Central Bedfordshire following fire at Bletchley waste site
The dry mixed recycling collected from residents’ homes is normally taken to the site in Bletchley, where it is bulked before being transported on to a separate treatment facility. As the Waste Transfer Station is currently unavailable, this is disrupting the council’s kerbside dry recycling col...
Universal tries to ban drones from Bedford theme park site - but can it enforce it?
A warning issued by Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) telling drone operators to “cease and desist” from flying over its planned Bedford theme park site has raised questions over whether the notice has any legal force.
'Don't eat the fish' Campaign group warns Bedford council of 'horrendous' River Great Ouse pollution
Residents have been warned not to eat fish caught from the River Great Ouse in Bedford, as campaigners revealed “horrendous” pollution levels including bacteria linked to serious illness.
‘I just saw joy’: Dunstable dance academy getting women moving inspires new book
A dance and fitness group in Dunstable has become the focus of a new book, being written by a bestselling author and the husband of a long-standing attendee.
Workshop fire in Bedford started in extractor fan unit
Crews from Ampthill and Kempston were called to a fire in a workshop in Bedford yesterday (Monday).
How a weekly van visit is helping Dunstable’s homeless people stay fed and warm
A group of people in Dunstable has started handing out hot meals, clothing, and essential items to those sleeping rough, after witnessing homeless people struggling in the town.
Ultramarathon for Comic Relief to come through Pulloxhill on way to BBC Broadcasting House
Runners from Lanarkshire are tackling 10 ultramarathons in 10 days for Red Nose Day.
Sharnbrook Hotel to no longer house asylum seekers after Home Office ends contract
After three years, The Sharnbrook Hotel will no longer be used as asylum accommodation.
Bedford man swindled out of £300k in crypto con
A man living in Bedford has had £300,000 of cryptocurrency stolen as part of a huge phone scam.