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Former mayor removed from Dunstable council for not attending meetings - despite being signed off sick
A Dunstable councillor who had been signed off work by a doctor will be taken off the town’s council after not attending meetings for more than six months.
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Carpet store relocates to new premises at Bedford’s St John’s Retail Park
Tapi Carpets & Floors have moved to new premises at St John’s Retail Park in Rope Walk, Bedford.
Pair charged with more than 80 offences following spate of burglaries and thefts across Kempston and Milton Keynes
Police have charged two people with more than 80 offences following a series of burglaries and attacks on cars in Kempston and Milton Keynes.
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'Why bother with neighbourhood plans?' Councillors' concerns as 75-home development in Clapham approved
Borough councillors have warned that neighbourhood plans are being undermined as plans for a 75-home development in Clapham were approved.
Have your say on new powers to tackle vehicle-related antisocial behaviour across Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council has launched a consultation on introducing proposed new powers to tackle vehicle-related antisocial behaviour across the area.
Two Central Bedfordshire carers honoured by King and Queen
Two Central Bedfordshire carers attended a Royal reception at Windsor Castle on Wednesday hosted by The King and Queen to recognise carers’ contributions to health and social care across the UK.
‘It’s all about giving back’: Dunstable’s beloved music shop Octave celebrates 40 years in business
For four decades, one shop on Dunstable’s high street has been a constant source of music and excitement, and this month, it’s celebrating a huge milestone.
Watch: Bedford footballer’s hot shot goal shortlisted for global award
A Bedford footballer has been shortlisted in a global goal-of-the-year style competition celebrating grassroots football.
66 jobs to move from Bedford to Meppershall as award-winning business consolidates
A former Queen’s Award for Enterprise winning company is to relocate 66 jobs from Bedford borough to consolidate its operations near Shefford, a meeting heard.
Gym plans for The Saxon Centre in Kempston submitted to council
Kempston could have a new fitness centre – if plans for a “long-vacant” building are approved.
Bedford Cat Cafe defends decision to increase entry fee
Bedford’s popular Cat Cafe has defended its decision to put up its entry fee to cover increased costs of caring for its cats.
Central Bedfordshire Council backs national call for fairer school and SEND funding
Central Bedfordshire Council has backed a national drive by the cross-party local authority campaign group f40, calling for increased and fairer school funding and urgent reforms to address the growing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Nationally, local authorities are ...
Bedford council's predicted overspend rises to £14.3 million
Bedford Borough Council’s forecast overspend has risen to £14.3 million, as internal auditors warned the forecast overspend exceeds available reserves.
Gas supply cut to 120 homes in Wilstead following gas leak
Up to 120 homes in Wilstead were left without gas supplies following a gas leak yesterday afternoon (February 11).
Free drink offer with opening of new dog-friendly Coffee#1 shop in Dunstable
Fancy a coffee? Well check out Dunstable’s newest, dog-friendly coffee shop which opened its doors today (February 12).
Police use lorry to catch Bedfordshire motorists using mobile phones while driving
Police officers took to the roads in a lorry as part of a crackdown on people using mobile phones while driving.
Charity match at Bedford’s Eyrie raises nearly £6k in memory of popular football coach
A charity football match in aid of the British Heart Foundation was held to honour the memory of popular Bedford football coach Carl Roberts.
Central Bedfordshire Council backs calls for fairer school funding and urgent reforms for special education
Central Bedfordshire Council has backed national calls for increased and fairer funding for schools, as well as urgent reforms to address the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Driver cleared over fatal crash at Center Parcs Woburn Forest
The driver of a buggy has been cleared of causing the death of a co-worker after a crash at Center Parcs in Millbrook in 2023.
Plans submitted for over 40 homes in Houghton Conquest
A planning application has gone into the council for 42 homes.