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One in 20 deaths in Bedford are due to air pollution
New figures suggest one in 20 adult deaths in Bedford were caused by air pollution in 2023.
Illegal tobacco and vape seller shut down in Leighton Buzzard following community complaints
On 20 March 2025, Luton Magistrates Court granted the three-month Closure Order against Fone UK, located at 1a High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN. This order, executed by our Trading Standards Team in collaboration with Bedfordshire Police, prevents access to the premises. This is in resp...
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Nearly 20 drivers in Bedfordshire caught using mobile phones during police crackdown
Motorists across the county were caught for a plethora of violations during a police op.
Clophill Lakes Nature Reserve opens to the public
Environmental charity The Greensand Trust is opening its new Nature Reserve at Clophill Lakes with managed public access from Saturday, April 5.
Monthly Column by Beds Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard: Prevention is always preferable
Preventing crime benefits everyone. We need to aim for a Bedfordshire where crime is not only solved but reduced and whenever possible prevented before it begins.
Bedford council tax: What to do if you think you're paying the wrong amount
With council tax rates rising again, some households across Bedford Borough may be overpaying hundreds of pounds a year – particularly those who have recently moved or suspect their home was misclassified.
Beloved Aspley Guise church saved from at risk register thanks to grant for urgent repairs
A much-loved church in need of urgent repairs has been given a cash boost to help save it.
6 takeaways need major improvement as latest food hygiene ratings for Luton and Dunstable are revealed
Six takeaways in Luton and Dunstable are in need of major improvements as the latest Food Hygiene ratings are revealed.
Record number of children in Bedford living in poverty
A record number of children in Bedford were living in poverty last year, according to "heartbreaking" new figures.
Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes as customers urged to do simple check to save money
UK broadband bills are rising by up to 7.5% this April. See which providers are increasing prices – and how to save.
Dunstable Town Council Celebrates the Success of Calling Dunstable Showcase Event
Calling Dunstable was a 12 month project funded through Dunstable Town Council’s awarded UK Shared Porosity Fund (UKSPF) via Central Bedfordshire Council. The Town Council commissioned Next Generation Youth Theatre (NGYT) and BBB group to deliver the project, aimed at capacity building and support...
VIDEO: Dunstable mum with "torturous" incurable condition collapses outside her home
A mum with a "torturous" incurable condition has shared footage of her collapsing outside her home to show the "agony" of an invisible illness.
13 Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue control systems outages since November upgrade - but no 999 calls lost
Bedfordshire’s fire chief said a failure of the fire service’s command and control system led to response times being “marginally slower”.
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Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok - and what you can do to keep them safe
From dangerous challenges to messages from strangers, young users face plenty of perils 📱
Last post for Mum: 20% off Moonpig Mother’s Day cards — order by 7pm tonight
Send a Mother’s Day card in time with 20% off Moonpig – order by 7pm tonight for Saturday delivery.
Head of Family Help nominated as an Amazing Social Worker
Tracie has been recognised in the Amazing Social Workers campaign, championing the exceptional work happening across the UK social work profession. It is run by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), the UK’s largest professional body for social work. The campaign aims to shine a spo...
Council recommends consultation on the future of the former Sandye Place Academy site in Sandy
Subject to approval by the Executive, which meets to discuss the proposal on 1 April, we will be looking for views and feedback on the following: Improving care home provision by investing £19 million in Sandy by building a new care home on the former Sandye Place Academy site. This would have...
BT plans to remove 10 payphones across Central Bedfordshire
BT has evaluated these payphones based on the criteria outlined by Ofcom. Notices have been affixed to these payphones, and we're expected to provide a formal response to BT by 24 May 2025. Previously, if we expressed opposition to BT's plan to eliminate a payphone, BT couldn't proceed ...
'Disappointing' plans for over 200 houses on former DVSA site near Bedford approved
Plans to build up to 204 new homes on the former Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) training facility in Harrowden have been granted.