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Turning investment into impact: 3 years of exceptional delivery
Between April 2023 to end of March 2026, £6.1 million of government funding was invested locally. Independent evaluation showing this has delivered an estimated economic impact of £56.5 million equating to a return on investment of £9.22 for every £1 invested. These results show how the right...
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'We can do this' Bedford mayor vows to get council's finances back on track as councillors voice concerns
Bedford Borough Council’s mayor said the authority would “get out of” its financial difficulties despite opposition concerns.
Fish and chip shop in Dunstable goes on the market
A fish and chip shop in Dunstable is looking for a new owner after being put on the market.
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Hare courser banned from having a dog off its lead for 10 YEARS in Bedfordshire
A man has been given a strict 10-year court order which bans him from having a dog off-lead and carrying a catapult or air weapon.
Universal United Kingdom Resort: Name of Bedford theme park unveiled
OK, we may have been hoping it would be called Universal Bedford but the new name is maybe a bit more predictable.
Ampthill Library temporarily closed for emergency repairs to pathway
Ampthill Library is currently closed (Wednesday) while essential repairs are carried out to the pathway outside the building.
Maison Le Vôtre and Kashmir Peri Peri Grill & Pizza among Bedford businesses fined for public health breaches
A raft of businesses and individuals have been prosecuted as part of the council’s environmental crime crackdown.
We're launching a consultation to transform Ivel Valley School
The consultation, which will begin on 22 June, will focus on proposals to deliver 20 new, purpose-built classrooms, the remodelling of 12 existing classrooms into 6 larger improved learning spaces, a hydrotherapy pool, enhanced therapeutic and sensory spaces, improved accessibility, and upgraded...
Universal set to sponsor this year's Bedford River Festival - along with Gallagher Developments
Universal is set to join Gallagher Developments Ltd as this year’s headline sponsors of the Bedford River Festival.
Beams lifted into place at Black Cat as more road closures announced
In a major milestone at the Black Cat junction, six bridge beams have been lifted into place.
Bedford council writes off almost £419k in debt
Almost £419,000 owed to Bedford Borough Council has been written off after debtors became insolvent, died, or could not be traced.
Cyber attack targeted nearly 33k patients at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust
The trust which runs both Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital has suffered a major ransomware cyber-attack.
Bedford mayor cuts council portfolio holders from 10 to 8 in reshuffle following resignations
Bedford’s mayor has slashed the number of council portfolio holders from 10 to eight in a reshuffle.
Houghton Conquest School improvements: 1st images offer glimpse of what it might look like
Here’s what it may look like after its transition from a lower school to a primary school this September.
'Age-disputed' people at Yarl's Wood putting 'significant pressure' on Bedford's children's services
Age-disputed individuals referred from Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre have placed “significant operational and financial pressures” on Children’s Services, councillors will hear next week.
Inspectors find broken furniture and unclean bathroom at council-run Kempston care home
A health watchdog has criticised Brookside care home and given it an overall rating of ‘requires improvement’.
Stalker handed suspended sentence after 'prolonged campaign' against Bedfordshire victim
A woman who was the victim of a prolonged campaign of control and harassment has spoken out as her stalker is handed a suspended sentence.
Retired Bedford farmer sings in choir crowned Britain’s Got Talent winner
A retired contract farmer from Bedford was part of a choir crowned Britain’s Got Talent victor – while their emotional founder, Jeremy Clarkson, viewed from the audience.
Two men arrested for GBH following suspected stabbing in Cranfield
Two men in their 20s have been arrested following an incident in Cranfield High Street.
Bedford mayor approves study over potential new Gypsy and Traveller site
Mayor Tom Wootton has approved a feasibility study and planning work to determine whether council-owned land in Bedford could be developed into a new 30-pitch Gypsy and Traveller site.