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We join partners in multi-agency crackdown on used car sales in ‘Operation Ignition’
A coordinated enforcement operation targeting used car sales businesses in Leighton Buzzard has been successfully carried out by our Trading Standards service, in partnership with Bedfordshire Police, the Bedfordshire Road Safety Partnership and specialist vehicle examiners. Operation Ignition, w...
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Have your say on submitted sites as part of the new Local Plan
The new Local Plan will help shape how Central Bedfordshire grows up to 2050. It will set out how the area can meet future needs for homes, jobs and infrastructure, while creating and maintaining great places to live, protecting the countryside, green spaces, historic places and the character of loc...
One man charged with 12 BURGLARIES across Bedford and Kempston in June
Beds Police have been cracking down on burglaries across the county, with three men charged with a combined 17 offences.
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Hundreds enjoy food and fun at annual Luton Kenyan sports day
More than 350 people got stuck into an afternoon of games and races and sampled Kenyan cuisine at an annual community fun day in Luton.
This quaint Grade II listed property in Ampthill has got a kitchen to die for
The inside of this beauty is an architectural marvel.
Early bin collections for Bedford as weather heats up
Bin collections in Bedford and Central Bedfordshire will take place earlier than usual, as temperatures are set to rise this week (July 6 – July 10).
Hot Damm: Spanish brewers given major award for investing in Bedford
Damm – the Barcelona-based brewing group behind the globally recognised Estrella Damm beer – has been praised for its landmark investment in Bedford.
Developers appeal after Bedford council refuses plans at long-vacant E.On site
Plans developers claim would bring a long-vacant employment site back into use have moved to appeal after being turned down by Bedford council.
Bedfordshire hospitals braced for more strikes in overtime pay row
Operating theatre staff at Bedfordshire hospitals are on picket lines again this week in a dispute about their overtime pay.
‘It’s a dream come true’: Dunstable dance academy celebrates book release
A bestselling author has unveiled his latest book, celebrating the friendship and community he found at a dance and fitness group in Dunstable.
Drivers told to avoid A507 near Millbrook following road traffic collision
Police are warning motorists to expect delays after a collision this morning (Monday).
Not sure what to do with the family this summer? Bedford council is running host of activities and events
If you are worried how to keep the family entertained over the summer, fear not...
Call for action to restore lost Bedford bus routes as residents left feeling 'abandoned'
A plea for cross-party unity has been made to find ways of improving and investing more money in bus services in Bedford borough, a meeting heard.
Mum gets £4,200 payout from Central Beds Council after it failed to provide special needs daughter 'suitable education'
Central Bedfordshire Council has to say sorry to a mother and pay £4,200 for the benefit of her daughter, who has special educational needs, (SEN), after it failed to arrange suitable schooling for her.
Early bin collections for Central Bedfordshire due to hot weather
Bin collections in Central Bedfordshire will take place earlier than usual, as temperatures are set to rise this week (July 6 – July 10).
Review: Sunshine and feel-good vibes as UB40 play Bedford Summer Sessions
Night two of Bedford Summer Sessions brought sunshine, reggae rhythms and feel-good vibes as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell headlined a celebration of classic reggae, joined by special guests Bitty McLean and MC Horseman & Reggae Roast.
Bus fares for Young Person's Card scheme in Central Bedfordshire increase
Young people across Central Bedfordshire will soon have to pay more using the buses when a new fare increase comes into effect later this year.
Bedford and Ampthill vying for Town of Culture title with postcards to champion their bids
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy visited the Museum of Liverpool yesterday to see a digital display of postcards from towns hoping to become the first UK Town of Culture – including Bedford and Ampthill.
Bedford train crash: Praise for emergency response as Rail Minister meets first responders and staff
The rail crash in which a train driver died and 162 passengers were injured has been labelled “one of Bedford’s darkest days”.
Young Person’s discounted bus fare scheme remains strong value as price update announced
From 1 September, the cost of a single bus journey using a YP Card will change from £1 to £1.50. The scheme will still provide significantly discounted travel for young people, with fares remaining at half the national bus fare cap, which is currently £3. Since its launch in July 2024, the YP ...