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Council urges Bedfordshire residents to share views on draft SEND strategy in new consultation
Bedfordshire residents are invited to share their views on the council’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) strategy.
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United Charities Day
Join us on Saturday 20 September on Middle Row Market and The Square for a day full of given and fun. FREE crafts and activities. Come and support our local charities and see what a difference they make to Dunstable. Local crafts from our independent traders, supporting our United Charities Day an...
The Human League headlines dazzling evening of iconic 80s sounds at Bedford Summer Sessions
TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions opened in style as synth-pop royalty The Human League headlined a dazzling evening of iconic 80s sounds in Bedford Park.
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Have your say on our SEND strategy – your voice matters
The new strategy outlines 6 priorities that we wants to achieve over the next 3 years, to improve outcomes for children and young people up to 25 years old with SEND. The 6 priorities are: person-centred and locally available education provision a local area partnership that works well t...
Craig Charles at Dunstable Party in the Park 2025!
Party in the Park is just around the corner, and this year it’s set to be bigger, better, and funkier than ever! Taking place on Saturday 19 July in Grove House Gardens from 12 noon, the event promises a full day of live music, fun activities, delicious food, and one very special guest: Crai...
Revealed: Bedfordshire's 10 worst roads for mobile phone driving offences
The 10 hotspots for mobile phone driving offences in Bedfordshire have been revealed.
Craig Charles at Dunstable Party in the Park 2025!
Party in the Park is just around the corner, and this year it’s set to be bigger, better, and funkier than ever!
Bedford care home receives top 'outstanding' CQC rating
A Bedford care home supporting people with learning difficulties has been rated outstanding by The Care Quality Commission (CQC).
This £29.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air
Wowcher’s latest heatwave-busting deal knocks 70% off this Hirix portable air cooler, now just £29.99 with voucher — while stocks last.
"We’ve got to be fair" Call for transparency after report not shared with all councillors
A report by financial experts CIPFA into Bedford Borough Council’s operations is yet to be shared with all councillors or published publicly – prompting calls from within the council’s own executive for clarity and transparency.
Bedford council facing 'existential threat' over predicted £9.4m overspend, warns councillor
Bedford Borough Council is facing an “existential threat” if it fails to get this year’s budget back under control, a senior councillor has warned.
Drivers warned to expect delays as crash leads to fuel spill on M1 between Milton Keynes and Bedford
Drivers have been warned to expect delays after an overnight crash on the M1 led to a fuel spill between Milton Keynes and Bedford.
“They deserve the support”: Two women skydiving in aid of Dunstable boxing gym
Two women from Dunstable are taking a leap out of a plane for a charity skydive to support a boxing gym close to their hearts.
Wilstead Pharmacy sold as Bedfordshire ‘proves popular county for buyers’
Wilstead Pharmacy has been sold.
Dunstable family, independent businesses: If music be the food of love, play on ...
By Cllr Peter Hollick past Town Mayor
Bedford Local Plan 2040 to be scrapped after planning inspector warned it needed major changes
Bedford borough councillors will be asked to withdraw Local Plan 2040 after the planning inspector warned it could not be found sound without major changes.
WATCH: Blaze at waste station near Bedford is finally out - almost a week after the fire started
A blaze at Elstow’s Waste Transfer Station has finally been put out – almost a week after the fire started on Friday, July 4.
Appeal to help Flitwick teen achieve lifelong dream of competing at European Horseball Championships
A young horsewoman from Flitwick has been selected to represent Team GB in the Under-21 European Horseball Championships in Le Mans, France.
Bedford mayor 'bitterly regrets' sofa jab about council home workers
Bedford’s mayor has said he “bitterly regrets” comments made on social media about staff working from home, as a councillor raised concerns over the council’s approach to hybrid working.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Lost Boys episode reveals harrowing realities of child exploitation by drug gangs
The harrowing reality of child exploitation by county lines drug gangs is exposed in the latest episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody – which airs this weekend.