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Police concerned for welfare of missing 14-year-old last seen in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Hanna.
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Driver racks up over £7k for parking illegally in Bedford - but council still hasn't been able to track them down
One motorist received more than 100 fines for illegally parking in Bedford High Street last year.
Great Barford violinist performs at boxer Conor Benn’s big fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Conor Benn was boxing clever to achieve a big win but it was Storm String Artists who were pulling the strings at the event staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Bedford council facing £2 million shortfall in planned savings
Bedford Borough Council is facing a shortfall of nearly £2 million in planned savings, with more than half of projects behind schedule, a new report shows.
Universal Studios Bedford: Everything we know so far
With early works and site preparations already under way, we thought it might be time for an update on all things Universal.
Diagnostic centre at Bedford's Gilbert Hitchcock House expands thanks to £3m cash injection
The newly revamped Gilbert Hitchcock House is set to expand.
Maternity services in Bedfordshire 'remain safe' says hospitals trust despite 'inadequate' rating
Bedford borough councillors were told it was “unhelpful” to talk about maternity services as simply safe or unsafe during a scrutiny meeting on hospital care.
Toddington nurse struck off after being deemed a risk to patients
A nurse in Toddington accused of incorrectly injecting a baby with vaccinations too early has been struck off.
Bedford climber and former Dame Alice School pupil makes history with 20th unexplored route
Former Dame Alice School pupil, Fay Manners, has made history in the mountains having completed her 20th new route.
Anti-SLAPP law: how ‘legal bullying’ lawsuit litigation is silencing UK journalists and harming democracy
Today (April 15) media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech ⚖️
Universal Studios Bedford: East West Rail upgrades to support theme park brought forward
Rail upgrades designed to support the proposed Universal Studios Theme Park near Bedford are being brought forward – but will not be ready in time for its planned 2030 opening, East West Rail’s chief executive has admitted.
"The Arcade can play an important role in showcasing what makes Bedford unique," promise new owners
New owners of the town’s iconic Arcade have vowed the shopping parade will continue to be somewhere for independent traders.
Pretty listed cottage near Bedford was once 17th century estate workers’ home belonging to Bromham Hall
This charming cottage is steeped in history – and pretty yummy to boot.
Man arrested in connection with flashing incident in Bedford
Police have arrested a man in connection with an incident of flashing in Mowsbury Park last Wednesday (April 8).
End of an era as Bedford military shop goes on the market
Who didn’t love Millar Tree?
Bedford woman runs half marathon to honour cousin on 4th anniversary of his death aged 13
The cousin of a boy who died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has finished a half marathon in his memory.
Subsidised e-cycles available for Luton residents following pilot project
Subsidised e-cycles available for Luton residents after more than 8,000 people were given the chance to try them out for free.
Woman prosecuted for illegally sub-letting social housing property
Rhona Fry, aged 28, previously of Marshalls Avenue, Shillington, held a tenancy at an Amplius Housing Association property. However, in February 2025, it was found that she had been illegally sub-letting the property for at least 12 months after leaving the Central Bedfordshire area completely. S...
Relocation of Bedfordshire vascular hub marks ‘significant milestone’ in transformation of care
The relocation of a vascular hub has been described as a ‘significant milestone’ in vascular care services across Bedfordshire.
Students across Bedfordshire showcasing artistic talents at Leighton Buzzard school's art exhibition
Students across Bedfordshire are set to showcase their artistic talents at an art exhibition which is being staged at a Leighton Buzzard school in June.