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Plan to build house on this patch of land in Kempston resubmitted to council
Plans to build on a patch of land in Kempston have been resubmitted after the original application was refused.
Bedford girl lands part in upcoming Beetlejuice blockbuster
We’ve had our fair share of actors who hail from Bedford.
Bedfordshire's Wrest Park is one of Bridgerton's MOST Instagrammable filming spots
With season three of the period drama hitting our screens last night (Thursday), what better time to showcase the splendour of Wrest Park.
Town Mayor Cllr Liz Jones Final Mayoral Summary
My final weekend as Mayor, and I want to sign off my monthly updates with a summary of the year that was. Nominating my charities was important to me and to also confirm the desire to help and support several other organisations across our community. Throughout the year I have held 13 successful cha...
Motor Rally
Saturday 8 June is a joint event with The Dunstable Classic Motor Rally in Priory Gardens and Middle Row Markets with an added bonus, the Truck Convey is coming through town! If you love cars, motorbikes, trucks and free activities Dunstable is the place to be. The Classic Motor Rally event will con...
Record number of emergency food parcels provided at food banks in Bedford
The Trussell Trust provided a record number of emergency food parcels in Bedford last year, new figures show.
Council buys 13 homes in Bedford for the homeless
The council has bought homes to help the homeless as part of a temporary accommodation project.
First ever electric air ambulance being developed by Cranfield company
A company has been given approval to develop a first-of-its-kind electric aircraft that can be used as an air ambulance.
Bedfordshire farming leader welcomes government support but says immediate help is urgently needed
A Bedfordshire farming leader has welcomed the government’s plans to support the farming industry announced at the Farm to Fork Summit at 10 Downing Street this week.
Dunstable care home gets glowing report from the Care Quality Commission
A luxury care home in Dunstable has been given a glowing report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Cat that went missing in Bedford 11 years ago is reunited with his owner - on her 35th birthday
A cat that went missing 11 years ago has been reunited with his grateful owner thanks to the team at Vets for Pets in Bedford.
Dunstable History Society: pioneer women motorists
Dunstable History Society told of early driving exploits
Fourth time lucky? Another application to convert former Bedford pub submitted to council
Yet another planning application to convert a former Bedford pub has been submitted to the borough council.
Two injured in collision on M1 near Luton and Bedford as police look for third person who left the scene
Two people were treated in hospital after being injured into a collision on the M1 near Luton and Bedford yesterday (Wednesday).
"They just try to bully and manipulate you": Retired Bedford council officer takes on car park firm in two-year court battle - and wins
A retired Bedford Borough Council planning officer has won a two year court battle against a major car park enforcement firm after being wrongly fined - and persuaded a judge to award HIM a pay-out instead.
Round two of UKSPF/REPF community grants to launch next month
Applications for the second round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Community Grants Fund will close on Friday 19 July 2024. Each applicant can request between £3,000 and £40,000 to invest in community projects that help improve Central Bedfordshire....
Round two of UKSPF/REPF community grants to launch next month
Applications for the second round of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Community Grants Fund will close on Friday 19 July 2024. Each applicant can request between £3,000 and £40,000 to invest in community projects that help improve Central Bedfordshire....
Bedford council says care services are a priority - but face recruitment challenges
Bedford Borough Council said care services remain a priority following research claiming eight in ten councils are considering cutting spending on community services to pay for care services.
Retrofit construction courses help build a more sustainable future
The tailored training is designed to address the urgent need for skilled professionals in the construction industry and will equip participants with the expertise needed to retrofit homes across Central Bedfordshire, improving energy efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint. As part of ourÂ...
Videos to mark Foster Care Fortnight
Debbie and Geoff have been foster carers for 4 years, and are currently caring for a teenager. In the 3 videos, they talk about why they decided to become foster carers, and clear up some common misunderstandings about foster care. The couple also describe 1 of their proudest moments as foster ca...