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Bedford taxis and buses "too polluting" to be used anywhere else, meeting told
Concerns raised Bedford is getting 'old vehicles' that don't meet environmental standards elsewhere
Family of missing Dunstable man reissue appeal 5 years after Spain disappearance
Mark had been living in the country for five months before he went missing
We are addressing changes to voting and candidacy rights for EU Citizens
In England, the general right of European Union (EU) citizens to register, vote, and stand in UK elections will be removed, with exceptions for specific groups. Notably, alterations to candidacy rights for EU citizens will come into force. EU citizens elected before 7 May 2024 can remain in office f...
Grant awarded to buy land in Odell - but councillor voices concerns parish council is being "ripped off"
An Odell landowner is exploiting the "opportunity value" of the land they're willing to sell, a borough councillor officer said
Bedford council awards £11k grant to environmental campaigners
It’s to help monitor a river's water quality
Faulty lifts at Bedford Hospital won't be up and running until end of June
Trust says 26 appointments have been cancelled so far
Former Barclays bank in Flitwick could be turned into restaurant and shop after nearly £300k grant
The MP welcomed the cash boost
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner ordered to apologise over social media posts
The PCC says he “totally rejects and refutes” the findings
Children’s charity receives support from Amazon
A children’s charity has received a £1,000 donation from the team at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Dunstable.
Rise in shoplifting crimes recorded in Bedfordshire
British Independent Retailers Association said urgent action must be taken to address the "concerning trend"
One in 10 Bedford households in fuel poverty
Figures show more than 7,600 households were living in fuel poverty
WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history |Booky podcast
He’s the author fighting for the north’s history to be heard | Booky podcast
Take a look inside Sir Captain Tom Moore's house as it goes on the market for over £2 million
That iconic driveway could be yours!
Parent governor academy school representative elected to our children’s committee
Two nominations were received by the 22 March closing date from academy school representatives and, after an election was held, the Monitoring Officer declared that Richard Bond was the winner. Richard has now taken up his post as an academy school representative and has been elected to serve for...
Family of Bedford man killed in A43 collision pay tribute to 'big-hearted' former Royal Marine
Police are still investigating the collision
Meet the Bromham teenager who is one of Britain's youngest business owners
Chloe, 18, is often mistaken for staff rather than the boss
Young carers enjoyed well-deserved break over Easter holidays
Organised by our Early Help Team, the activities aimed to give the young carers a chance to relax, have fun and create lasting memories. The holidays kicked off with a day at Mead Open Farm, where the young carers had a blast feeding the animals and even had the unique opportunity to witness...
Bedford council must pay full costs to developer after losing a planning appeal
But the figure is ‘yet to be determined’
Wanted man charged with string of burglaries across Bedford
The incidents happened last month
NHS spent more than £150k helping smokers quit in Bedford
Do you agree with Rishi Sunak’s ban on young people aged 14 or younger from ever legally buying cigarettes?