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Man jailed for 9 years after raping woman he approached in Bedford
A man has been jailed for raping a woman after approaching her in Bedford town centre.
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Bedford drug dealer jailed over large-scale distribution of crack cocaine and heroin
A drug dealer from Bedford responsible for large-scale distribution of crack cocaine and heroin, has been jailed for six years.
Renhold Primary School granted prestigious environmental award
Pupils at Renhold Primary School are celebrating after officially been granted LEAF Demonstration Bronze level status.
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Plans for 4,400-home garden community at Little Barford submitted to council
Plans for a new garden community with up to 4,400 homes on an 802-acre site north of Tempsford have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council.
'A big milestone': Parents wanted for Central Beds Council's starting school survey
Central Bedfordshire parents and guardians are invited to take part in a starting school survey.
Doggy play centre near Bedford ‘raises the woof’ after celebrating national award
A doggy play centre that has been open for little over a year, has had tails wagging after receiving national recognition.
Universal Studios Bedford: The issues you say need to be tackled ahead of theme park's arrival
Universal Studios' plans for a 460-acre theme park near Bedford have been described as a 'once in a generation' investment for the town.
“Amazing” brother from Bedford with suspected ear infection dies from brain tumour 4 WEEKS LATER
A 21-year-old man from Bedford has died from an incurable brain tumour – just FOUR WEEKS after being diagnosed with a suspected ear infection.
THREE roads in Ampthill to close for gas repairs
Three roads will close over varying stages this month and next so gas mains can be replaced across the town.
Bedford High Street to close AGAIN - this time for new gas supply
Following on this week’s closure for repairs, it looks like the High Street is set to close again.
Woman nicked for 24 SHOPLIFTING OFFENCES in Bedford
A suspect has been charged with a staggering 24 shoplifting offences in and around Bedford.
Police release picture of missing 14-year-old who travelled to Bedford
Police are appealing for your help to find Amelia and are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
Enjoy Love Parks Week in Central Bedfordshire’s beautiful green spaces
In the 2026 Green Flag Awards, Houghton Hall Park and Rushmere Country Park have once again earned the prestigious Green Flag status. This international award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces. Flitton Moor, Linslade Wood and Studham Common also received Green Flag Community Awards, hig...
Four parks in Bedford retain their Green Flag status
Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park, Priory Country Park and Harrold-Odell Country Park have all kept their status as some of the best-managed green spaces in the country.
Slide Record Shop to close Bedford store in "next few weeks"
Popular vinyl store Slide is shutting up shop.
“I’m going to try and get rid of this as a breach of the peace”: "Dishonest" Bedfordshire PC sacked for failing to properly investigate assault
A police officer has been sacked after he failed to investigate an assault and misled the force control room.
Two men charged and firearm seized in Bedford during stop-and-search
Two men have been charged with firearms and drugs offences during a stop-and-search by the police’s dedicated guns and gangs unit.
Anglian Water fix burst water main but Bedford High Street still shut
Yesterday’s (Monday) burst water main has now been fixed in the High Street.
Under the Big Tent: How Ampthill Conquered a Cultural Void with Music and Memories
This week saw the return of Ampthill’s popular Big Tent Weekend, when over 5,000 people flocked to the variety show set in the heart of the historic market town.
Cranfield University among founding members of Defence Universities Alliance
Cranfield University has been announced as one of the founding members of the Defence Universities Alliance.