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Cheers: Sharnbrook drinks company buys Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand
Brookfield Drinks Ltd has snapped up the Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits.
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SMART Prebend Centre in Bedford to close due to lack of funds
The Prebend Street Day Care Centre – managed by SMART CJS – will close its doors for the last time in October.
Revised plans to build 55 apartments on former school site in Bedford submitted
An application to build apartments on the former Rushmoor School in Bedford have been resubmitted.
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You don't need to be beside the seaside as Bedford Beach Week returns
We may be nowhere near the sea (OK, OK, the county does have a town called Sandy), but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the beach.
Amateur rider from Keysoe qualifies for prestigious Horse of the Year Show
Harriet Ensor-Clinch from Keysoe is celebrating after qualifying for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in Birmingham.
Marathon cycle challenge helps raise funds for Bedford children's charity
A charity cycling challenge which stopped off in Bedford on Monday (August 10) is raising money for good causes including children’s charity FACES.
Road closed for emergency repairs as water main bursts in Marston Moretaine
Expect SIX DAYS of delays as Wood End in Marston has been closed for emergency repairs.
Lidlington road at level crossing to close temporarily for THREE WEEKS
If you’re heading out to Central Beds, be warned as part of Marston Road, in Lidlington, will be temporarily closed yet again.
Bedfordshire Police officer's remembrance bike ride for colleague who died during initial training
A Bedfordshire Police officer has taken part in a cycle ride in memory of a colleague who died after a cardiac arrest during initial training.
Asylum seekers moved out of Dunstable hotel for good
Asylum seekers living inside a hotel in Dunstable have been moved out by the government.
Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
Two arrested following multiple vehicle thefts after chase through Bedford
Two men have been arrested following multiple vehicle thefts and attempted thefts in Flitwick on Friday (August 7).
Consultation launched on the future of reablement services
Consultation launched on the future of reablement services john.day Tue 11/08/2026 4:36pm 11 August 2026 Health and social care We're encouraging residents to have their ...
Customer put off going to Bedford gym over parking fine nightmare
Customers of NRG GYM Bedford have been slapped with fines, despite entering their car registration details.
Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
20 parking permit bays to be introduced near Bedford's Tavistock Street
Bedford council has this week brought in new parking permit bays.
Bedford Astronomical Society's advice on where and when to watch solar eclipse
People across Bedford will have the chance to witness a spectacular partial solar eclipse tomorrow – with more than 90 per cent of the Sun expected to be obscured.
Another weather warning as Bedfordshire braced for 'up to 38 degree' heat
People in Bedfordshire could be hit with nearly 40-degree heat this week as the Met Office issues a new warm weather warning.
"It's vital junction 13 is upgraded before Universal opens": Petition calls for revamp near Bedford
Mid Beds MP Blake Stephenson and Cllr Sue Clark are campaigning to fix junction 13 of the M1 ahead of the opening of Universal Studios Bedford.
Firefighters rescue child trapped on a swing in Eversholt
A child had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped on a swing yesterday afternoon (Monday).