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Digital mapping service used to help shape Central Beds Council local plan
A digital maps service is being used to identify potential brownfield and greenfield sites for Central Beds Council’s new local plan.
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Stotfold High Street closure has begun - but doesn't apply to the weekend
A road closure in Stotfold has begun to allow for resurfacing works.
Bedford music group to play at Luton’s first ever ukulele festival
A group of ukulele players from Bedford will play Luton’s first-ever festival next month.
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Two Bedford teams to represent England at international Tug of War championships
Two teams from Bedford have been selected to compete at two major international Tug of War events.
Hollywood actor Damian Lewis brings his Sweet Chaos tour to Bedford
British actor, producer and musician Damian Lewis is set to perform live at Bedford music venue Esquires on October 24.
Two Bedford streets off Ampthill Road and Elstow Road to shut for resurfacing
Expect a little bit of pain for a whole lot of gain as a couple of roads will close for resurfacing.
Two hurt in three-car crash on A6 at Deadman's Hill near Bedford
Two people were injured with one going to hospital following a collision yesterday (Tuesday).
Road in Brickhill to close temporarily for 14 DAYS for resurfacing
It looks like a road in Brickhill will be out of action during the day from next week.
Wootton barber raises thousands with 24-hour mental health walk at RSPB Lodge
A barber proved his stamina was a cut above the rest as he completed a mega 24-hour charity walk around Sandy's RSPB Lodge.
Deputy Lieutenant's coffee morning raises cash for Dunstable children's charity
A generous £275 was raised for a Dunstable children’s charity at a coffee morning and raffle held in Lilley.
Phased roads closure in Oakley for pothole repairs
Next week, the council is getting to grips with a couple of roads in Oakley.
Row over '£1 sale' of former Debenhams in Bedford as mayor brands claim 'misleading'
An opposition claim that the mayor of Bedford and his cabinet have agreed to sell off the Debenhams building for as little as £1 has been taken out of context, the town’s Conservative administration warned.
Rethink branded polo tops as part of my child's uniform, says Bromham Primary School parent
A parent of schoolchildren at Bromham Primary is appealing for a rethink on its branded polo tops policy.
Man charged with stealing street lamps worth £1m across several counties including Bedfordshire
A man has been charged with the theft of 45 street lamps and ornate lanterns with an estimated value of around £1 million.
Meet the ladies helping Dunstable families in need with free baby clothes and essentials
Two ladies in Dunstable are making sure no baby goes without – thanks to their project offering families in need essentials for their tots and a place to connect.
Police confirm man's death in Bedford was not due to explosion
A man’s death at an industrial unit on Brunel Road, on Thursday (July 23) was not as a result of an explosion.
Application goes into council to revert former Bedford solicitors' office into house
It looks like the former C C Bell & Son which closed last year could be reverted into a house.
Ampthill to Maulden bypass to temporarily close so footbridge can be painted
Like anything with your own house, you’ve got to make sure it’s maintained.
Claims taxpayers 'footing the bill' in compensation payouts as Central Bedfordshire potholes hit three-year high
New data reveals that Central Bedfordshire's potholes have hit a "severe three year high" with it claimed that taxpayers are unfairly funding "massive compensation payouts".
"We should send fewer people to prison": Bedfordshire crime commissioner says we need reform
There will always be a role for prisons – but they should ideally be well-resourced with a focus on rehabilitation.