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Family threatened at knifepoint after men break in to their Bedford home
Three men broke in to a home and threatned a family at knifepoint in a terrifying Bedford burglary.
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Funding available for new community crime prevention projects in Bedfordshire
Community groups are being invited apply for funding which offers financial support for new crime prevention and community safety projects.
Serious housing fraud uncovered at Central Bedfordshire Council
A former council employee, Kanyin Jolaosho, formerly of Carroll Drive, Bedford, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of housing‑related fraud, committed over the course of his employment, involving losses totalling £39,812.85. Jolaosho appeared at Luton Crown Court where he was sentenced to 16 months i...
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Former Central Bedfordshire Council employee handed suspended sentence for £39.8k housing fraud
A former Central Bedfordshire Council employee has been handed a suspended sentence over housing-related fraud totalling more than £39k.
Bedford man jailed after sexually abusing and forcing teenager into marriage
A Bedford man has been jailed after sexually abusing and forcing a teenage girl into marriage.
Ampthill man who collapsed on Greek beach with brain tumour running London Marathon
An Ampthill man diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour after collapsing on a beach in Greece is running the London Marathon to raise awareness of the disease.
New partnerships give increased support to unpaid Bedford carers
New partnerships are providing increased support for unpaid carers across Bedford.
Proposed bridleway through Maulden cemetery 'could be diverted' says British Horse Society
A proposed bridleway through Maulden cemetery, which objectors say could affect 70 graves, could be moved later, the British Horse Society has said.
Homeless charity Emmaus supports Westminster launch of Supported Housing Act report
The chief executive of homeless charity Emmaus visited Parliament on Tuesday, for the launch of the charity’s new report focusing on the future of supported housing. (April 20)
Young people help shape special needs services at pioneering new Woburn Safari Park classroom
A new classroom for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), at Woburn Safari Park has welcomed a group as part of a council Youth Voice event.
Bedford council drawing up plans to replace 'too small' Barker's Lane tidy tip
Bedford Borough Council is drawing up plans for a new household waste recycling centre after fresh complaints over queues and capacity at the current tip.
'Flawed' plan for up to 5,000 homes approved despite concerns over 'crushing impact' on the Forest of Marston Vale
Plans to create 4,500 jobs and provide up to 5,000 homes between Bedford and Milton Keynes – along with two other projects – will have “a crushing impact” on the Forest of Marston Vale, a meeting heard.
Bedford council's chief executive 'confident' £18.6 million can be saved this year
Bedford Borough Council’s chief executive said she was confident it would still deliver £18.6 million of savings this year despite concerns over delays, ‘high risk’ plans and pressures on Children’s Services.
Maulden drama group to stage its first original play for more than 20 years
An amateur dramatics group based in Maulden is preparing to stage its first original play for more than 20 years, as preparations ramp up for its 100th production later this year.
'Stop voting against things' Central Beds councillors told in debate over service fee increases
Central Bedfordshire councillors were told to “stop voting against things” during a discussion on proposed fee rises.
Young people help shape SEND services at pioneering new education centre
Our Youth Voice event, held at the purpose‑built ‘SENse the Safari’ facility, was the first of its kind at the centre and brought together pupils from Parkfields School, members of Biggleswade SEND Youth Club and youth support professionals, including from the Children’s Society, to shar...
Three more weekends of train disruption coming for Bedford passengers
Railway passengers in Bedford are being warned about multiple weekends of train cancellations as Network Rail announces more planned works.
Some callers facing ‘nightmarish’ wait to get through to Central Bedfordshire Council
Calls to Central Bedfordshire Council were answered in an average of less than three minutes last quarter, official figures show.
Changes to school holiday meal voucher scheme in Central Beds mean families may need to apply for help
Families in Central Bedfordshire currently covered by the council’s school holiday free school meal voucher scheme may need to apply for support after May half-term.
Bedford paedophile who abused girl over seven-month period is jailed
A paedophile has been jailed for seven years after admitting to abusing a teenage girl – only to deny it to police later.