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Bedford landlord who searched 'how do police find out if you grow cannabis in your house' sentenced
A landlord who was letting properties as cannabis factories has been handed a suspended sentence.
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Mystery medieval find and returning artefacts continue to fire kiln interest after Sutton archaeology discovery
Last year, we revealed that excavations carried out at Sutton Primary School by its archaeology service, Albion Archaeology, between 2024 and 2025 had uncovered a well-preserved pottery kiln, ahead of construction for a new sports pitch. Initially the find was thought to have dated back to the Tu...
'My concern turned into alarm' panel overseeing Bedford council's financial recovery raises issues
An independent panel overseeing Bedford Borough Council’s recovery programme has warned there is an “optimism bias” in the authority’s improvement plans and said the pace of change must increase.
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Everything’s coming up roses for Moggerhanger’s Open Gardens event
If you’re not lucky enough to visit Chelsea Flower Show next week Mogerhanger’s Open Gardens event will make up for it.
Central Bedfordshire Council re-elects Chair and Vice Chair
Councillor Vicky Malone has also been re-elected as Vice Chair. Both councillors represent Caddington. Councillor Collins has served as a Central Bedfordshire councillor for 12 years, while Councillor Malone has served for three years following her election in 2023. As Chair, Councillor Co...
Design plans for new Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston being finalised following demolition
Design plans for a replacement Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston are being finalised, following its demolition.
Singer Olly Murs cycles through Dunstable during 400km charity challenge
Singer songwriter Olly Murs waved to supporters in Dunstable as he cycled on his nearly 250-mile journey raising money for Unicef.
Chairman and vice-chairman at Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed unopposed
Conservative Caddington councillor Kevin Collins has been re-elected chairman of Central Bedfordshire Council for a second year.
Reform win second seat on Dunstable Town Council
Reform UK has a second councillor on Dunstable Town Council in the space of four months, after a resounding 551-vote victory margin to capture a vacant seat in the town’s East ward.
Choose You celebrates one year of supporting healthier lives across Central Bedfordshire
Launched in May 2025, Choose You is a free service, designed to support people to quit smoking, manage their weight, and build healthier habits that last. Over the past 12 months, the service has supported residents by providing personalised, flexible help. In its first year, 965 Central Bedford...
Foster carers recognised
The event took place on Saturday 9 May at Houghton Regis Leisure and Community Centre, with adults and children attending a Hollywood themed celebration day focused on recognising the foster carers’ commitment to supporting children and young people across the area. The celebration also gav...
Have your say on proposal for a new Linmere ward
The consultation, which opens on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, focuses on how Linmere should be represented as it continues to grow into a distinct and established community within Houghton Regis. Linmere is a major new development that, once complete, will be comparable in size to a small town. Through ...
Gorgeous former Bedford coaching inn goes back on the market after less than four years
The old Swan pub in Elstow has gone back on the market with an elevated price tag to match.
Homeless outreach campaign in Dunstable gets boost after mayor’s visit
An initiative set up to help people sleeping rough in Dunstable has had the backing of the mayor and the county's Deputy Lord Lieutenant.
Man in hospital with serious injuries following violent fight at Bedford takeaway
A man is currently in hospital in a stable but serious condition after what police are describing as a violent fight.
Dog rescued from house fire in Bedford
A dog had to be rescued from a house in Marlborough Road on Saturday (May 9).
66 homes could be built in Wootton as developer claims neighbourhood plan 'overtaken by events'
A developer has claimed Wootton’s neighbourhood plan has been “overtaken by events” as part of a bid to build up to 66 homes on land west of Wootton Upper School.
Bedford's St Paul’s Church gets over £200k lottery cash to help repair historic tower
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded St Paul’s Church £209,000.
Bedford International Athletic Stadium upgrade restores its competition status
Bedford International Athletic Stadium has been re-established as a competition-standard athletics facility thanks to a major track resurfacing project.
Historic bandstand revamp completes work to improve Bedford Park
A series of projects to enhance Bedford Park, including restoration of the historic bandstand, is now complete.