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Bedfordshire braces for week-long cold health alert as temperatures plummet
An amber health alert has been issued as Bedfordshire prepares for a prolonged spell of cold weather over the coming week.
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Dates set for Bedfordshire County Pickleball Trials
Cranfield University will be hosting Bedfordshire’s County Pickleball Trials over the next two months.
From murder to immigration offences: The 26 faces of Bedfordshire’s most wanted
Bedfordshire Police are on the hunt for 26 fugitives wanted for serious crimes, including murder, assault, and drug offences.
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Have your say over plan to increase Bedfordshire Police slice of council tax
Have your say over plans to increase the police slice of council tax as police and crime commissioner John Tizard gets ready to set the budget.
Toddler's 'head tilt' dismissed as ear problem at Bedford Hospital was aggressive brain tumour
A toddler's slight tilt of the head that was dismissed as a simple ear infection turned out to be a rare and aggressive brain tumour.
'A high streets emergency' Call for Central Bedfordshire Council to take action amid government funding cuts
Future local authority funding to support High Streets and enable businesses to prosper in Central Bedfordshire is likely to prove “a significant challenge”, a meeting is due to be told on Tuesday (January 6).
Bedford council in warning to public over severe cold weather
An amber cold health alert will be in effect from 8pm this evening (Wednesday) until 10am on Tuesday, January 6.
Road closed north of Bedford as Anglian Water carries out emergency repairs
Expect delays for a few days as Pavenham Road is being closed for emergency repairs.
Bedford Waitrose gives 'do not drink' warning as glass found in mineral and sparkling water
Waitrose has pulled Waitrose No1 Deeside Mineral and Sparkling Waters from its shelves.
A421 at Black Cat roundabout to close for two nights for resurfacing
Gird your loins, people, as the A421 westbound will be closed for two nights next week.
"An impossible position": Volunteer drivers dropping off disabled patients at Bedford Hospital face fines
A volunteer driver who transports disabled patients has hit out Bedford Hospital over its drop-off zone policy.
One in 10 adults in Bedford are lonely
Survey figures have shown one in 10 adults in Bedford "often or always" feel lonely.
New scheme in Wixams promises you'll pay NOTHING on your home energy bills for 10 YEARS
OMG… Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are hoping to prove they are the ultimate power couple as they promise to wipe out home energy bills.
Thousands of ultra low emission vehicles registered in Bedford
Latest figures show thousands of ultra low emission vehicles were registered in Bedford as of June, as their number increased by more than a third in a year across the UK.
Disability employment rate drops significantly in Bedford
The employment rate for disabled people in Bedford dropped significantly last year, recent figures show, despite nearly half of those across the UK remaining out of work.
Police to step up patrols in Bedford on New Year's Eve to tackle spiking
Plain-clothed and uniformed officers will be out and about tomorrow night (Wednesday) to help tackle sexual violence.
Many nappy returns: Bedford Hospital welcomes four Christmas Day babies
Aaaaahhhh… prepare for cuteness overload as the maternity unit welcomed four babies.
Bedford house prices increasing slightly
Latest figures have shown house prices in Bedford increased slightly in October.
Three takeaways need to make urgent improvements as latest hygiene ratings for Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis revealed
We're back with the roundup of the scores from the Food Standards Agency.
New Year, new look: Best barbers in Luton and Dunstable according to you
Sometimes it’s a small change that can make a big difference, and getting a fresh trim can put that spring back in your step.