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Flood alerts issued for parts of Bedford Borough following Storm Claudia
Torrential rain has caused localised flooding in parts of Bedford borough with an amber weather still in place until tomorrow morning.
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Plan for closed Queen's Bridge in Bedford to be submitted this month
Plans to replace the closed Queen’s Bridge are set to be submitted this month with an aim to begin construction next year.
Five ways the Pixel 10 Pro could simplify your working week with Vodafone Business
The Google Pixel 10 Pro, available through Vodafone Business, offers practical features designed to help small business owners manage their working week more smoothly.
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Singers from Bedford, Woburn Sands and Milton Keynes help raise £5,500 for Children In Need
Members of The Collaboration Choir joined a surprise flash-mob at Coal Drops Yard at Kings Cross, in support of BBC Children in Need.
Officer caught using Luton Airport police parking to dodge fees
A former Bedfordshire Police officer caught using the armed police’s parking to leave his car at Luton Airport while he went on a holiday to Prague would have been sacked if he hadn’t already quit.
Pay as you go technology set to be installed at train stations across Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire
Pay as you go technology is set to be installed at 12 train stations across Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire in a bid to make journeys easier for commuters.
Business column: Dunstable family, independent etc: beefing up the High Street
by Cllr Peter Hollick, Past Town Mayor of Dunstable
Call for action after levels of online grooming in Bedfordshire rise by 379%
Latest figures from police in the East of England have revealed the highest number of online grooming since the law came into force in 2017/18.
New videos released to support cancer patients across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes
New videos designed to support cancer patients have been launched by Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB).
Amber weather alert in Bedfordshire as Storm Claudia set to cause flooding and disruption
An amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office with heavy rain expected to cause some flooding and disruption.
Bedford family vows to stick to UK after Spanish 'holiday from hell'
A family say their holiday to Spain was "ruined" by rude staff who served local Spanish guests first at the hotel bar - while Brits had to queue.
Carols and torchlight event in Dunstable coming up soon
Christmas officially begins in Dunstable on Friday, 28 November, with the return of the much-loved Christmas Carols and Torchlight Procession which will included the Christmas Tree Switch-On. This event takes place from 7 to 8.30 pm, The Square will come alive with festive cheer as the Dunstable com...
Bedfordshire Police hunt three people wanted for theft and assault
Police have released pictures of three people they are hunting.
Bedford biomedical scientist helps put MPs in the hot seat during visit to Westminster
A biomedical scientist from Bedford visited Westminster this week to take part in a special ‘reverse’ committee event in Parliament.
Luton man with links to Bedfordshire wanted over recall to prison
Beds Police are appealing for information to help locate a Luton man wanted for multiple breach of court conditions, and a recall to prison.
Dunstable restaurant takes home national title at Turkish food awards
A Turkish restaurant in Dunstable has bagged a major title after winning big at a national food awards ceremony.
Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner to be axed in government shake-up
Police and Crime Commissioners are set to be scrapped in a move the Government claims will save at least £100million.
King Charles’ old Bentley up for auction in Millbrook
A 2013 Bentley Mulsanne, used by HRH King Charles III for multiple official engagements when he was the Prince of Wales, is to be offered at auction.
'Rare vision problem made me see aliens and demons' says Bedfordshire woman as she hopes to raise awareness
A woman suffering a rare vision problem experienced terrifying hallucinations - seeing images of alien faces, demons and animals.
Police log 57% more 'honour-based' abuse offences in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police recorded more 'honour-based' abuse offences last year, new figures show.