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1,100-home Shortstown development approved despite Anglian Water warning of “unacceptable risk”
Plans for up to 1,100 homes south of Shortstown have been approved despite a warning from Anglian Water.
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‘I still can’t believe it’: Dunstable mum’s jewellery business shortlisted for entrepreneur awards
A jewellery designer from Dunstable has shared her joy after being shortlisted for two business awards.
Car flips and lands on its roof after dramatic crash in Bedford's Black Tom
Emergency services responded to car crash yesterday evening (Monday).
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Police concerned for welfare of missing man with links to Bedford
Police are appealing for your help to find Philip.
This gorgeous converted Bedford school house could be your first rung on the property ladder
This is delightful – and what a classy way to buy your first pad (geddit?).
Police release picture of 15-year-old missing from Silsoe
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Bobi.
Bedford council left waiting by health board over funding for children with 'significant' needs
Bedford Borough Council has included a contribution from the NHS towards the cost of supporting children with significant health needs in its savings plan – but the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) has not yet agreed to provide the funding.
Detailed plans for 294 new homes in Biddenham go to council
Developers have submitted detailed plans for the next phase of a housing development in Biddenham.
Commissioner’s column: Empowering victims, restoring justice
Far too many victims do not get the justice they deserve.
One man knocked unconscious and two taken to hospital following TWO SEPARATE FIGHTS in Bedford High Street pub
It all kicked off – quite literally – at The Cross Keys in Bedford in the early hours of Friday (November 14).
Three arrested following spate of tool thefts across Bedford, Flitwick and Maulden
Balaclava-clad thieves plundered vehicles across the county and stole tools over the weekend.
Bedford drivers warned to expect overnight closures on A421, A428 and A1
Drivers in and around Bedford will have 11 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
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.
Bedfordshire Police hunt three people wanted for theft and assault
Police have released pictures of two wanted men they are hunting.
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.