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Police close TWO "problematic" flats in Bedford following complaints
Two addresses in Bedford are now shut due to ongoing issues.
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All trains delayed through Bedford and Luton after car crashes into bridge
It looks like all trains going through Bedford and Luton are delayed after a car crashed into a railway bridge.
Have your say on Central Bedfordshire transport plan including A1 improvements, A1 - A6 link road, and busway extension
Central Bedfordshire Council is calling for people to have their say as it opens a consultation on its Local Transport Plan.
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Two teenagers arrested following Great Barford stabbing
A man and a woman – both aged 19 – have been arrested following the stabbing in Great Barford on Friday (June 26).
Residents invited to shape the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire
We have launched a consultation on our draft Local Transport Plan, setting out a long-term vision for an easier, safer and greener transport system that works for everyone. The plan is aspirational, helping the Council secure funding and support wider change. It includes actions the Council can d...
Bedfordshire Police looking for Speed Watch and Street Watch volunteers
Bedfordshire Police are looking for volunteers for their Speed Watch and Street Watch schemes.
Dunstable community hall gets major refurb thanks to £20k Rotary Club donation
A community hall in Dunstable has been given a major facelift after getting a huge £20,000 boost from a Rotary Club.
Road closed for emergency repairs as water main bursts in Clophill
Expect delays for a few days as Cainhoe Road in Clophill is being closed for emergency repairs.
Family of Little Barford Power Station worker appeal for witnesses after dad’s asbestos-cancer death
The family of a former power station worker who died from asbestos-related cancer are appealing for information as they try to track down how he was exposed.
If you get a text from Bedfordshire hospitals new patient portal don't worry - it's not a scam
The first phase of the new Patient Engagement Portal (PEP) at both Bedfordshire hospitals has now gone live.
Thief who stole cable from Bedfordshire railways while already on bail is jailed
A prolific thief who continued to steal cable from the railway while he was already on bail has been jailed.
Road closures for A1 and A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet
Two road closures are in place this week for the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet.
This house in Bedford's Chaucer Road was once home to famous seed merchants, the Coopers
Wowsers, this five-bed family home is something of a stunner.
Man stabbed in "targeted attack" in Great Barford, say police as they reassure public
Officers are attempting to calm members of the public after a man was stabbed in Great Barford on Friday (June 26).
570 new homes could be coming to Clapham
A developer has asked Bedford Borough Council to decide whether a proposed development of up to 570 homes north of Clapham requires a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before an outline planning application is submitted.
On the market: Cliff Richard's favourite Bedford restaurant in hope of quick sale
The Blue Monk, in Bedford’s High Street, is up for sale.
Dad of missing girl says family are being 'harassed' by Bedfordshire imposter
An anguished father whose daughter has been missing for almost 45 years has called on police to act against a woman he says has harassed the family for six years.
Police concerned for welfare of missing Dunstable teen
Police have shared an image of a teenage boy who is missing from his home in Dunstable.
Olympic and Paralympic stars open new £33.9m leisure centre
The centre was officially declared open on Saturday, 27 June 2026, by British Olympic athletics legend Colin Jackson CBE and Paralympic swimming champions Maisie Summers-Newton MBE and Olivia Newman-Baronius who joined councillors, partners and residents for the special ribbon-cutting cere...
Man seriously injured in Great Barford stabbing
Police are currently at the scene of a suspected stabbing in Great Barford.