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Quadbike deliberately set on fire in village near Bedford
A quadbike was delibertaely set on fire near Bedford during the early hours of Monday morning.

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"This is the news that no one wanted": MPs react to Stellantis' decision to close Luton Vauxhall factory
Luton and Dunstable’s MPs have criticised Stellantis over its decision to shut down production at 120-year-old factory in the town.


Two people taken to hospital after crash involving marked police car near Bedford
A car crash near Bedford that involved a marked police car has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).

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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner under fire for office expansion and salary increases
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) faced scrutiny over staffing increases and rising costs within his office during this week’s Police and Crime Panel (Tuesday, February 4).


The Addams Family Young@Part ‘open auditions’ come to the Grove Theatre
RARE Productions, a renowned name in the world of youth theatre, is coming to Dunstable with The Addams Family Young@Part.


Dunstable apartment block for over 40s still empty because of structural issues, over 2 years after being built
A Dunstable apartment block for over 40s is still unoccupied after its purchase by CBC because a survey uncovered safety flaws in the building.


Government devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire "shelved" for now
Government devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have been "shelved" for now but further conversations are expected.


Plans to address health impacts of climate change in Bedford face setbacks due to lack of resources
Plans to address the health impacts of climate change in Bedford borough are facing setbacks due to a lack of dedicated resources, a council meeting has revealed.


Bystander helps nick thief who stole steaks and dog food at Bedford petrol station
A bystander helped to catch a shoplifter who had stolen steaks and dog food from a petrol station near Bedford.


‘This could make a real impact’ - farmer leading national fight against hare coursing hopes courts will be given more powers
A Bedfordshire farmer leading the national fight against hare coursing believes a new consultation on court sentencing guidelines could make a real impact.


The three factors the Met Office considers when forecasting snow in the UK
A Met Office video shows how the forecaster predicts when snow will fall in the UK.


'Nuisance shoplifter' arrested in Bedford for second time - just hours after court appearance
Police have arrested the same "nuisance" shoplifter twice in one week in the Bedford and Kempston area.

Help shape our SEND Strategy
The current SEND Strategy (2022–2025) sets out key priorities to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. As part of the strategy refresh, we're working in partnership with Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) and SNAP Parent Carer Forum to ensur...

Two men arrested after drugs, cash and stolen goods seized in Bedford 'cuckooed' property
Two men have been arrested in Bedford after police seized drugs, cash and suspected stolen goods in a 'cuckoo' property.


Rise in Bedfordshire Police's slice of council tax approved amid concerns over escalating costs
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) warned that policing in the county could face damaging cuts if the policing precept tax was not increased by 5.3 per cent, adding £14 a year for Band D households.


Emergency road closure in Houghton Conquest due to leaking water mains
Drivers are being warned of an emergency road closure in Houghton Conquest after a water main leakage.


Three teens arrested after knifepoint robbery in Flitwick
Three teenagers were arrested and two knives seized after a robbery in Flitwick.


First ever soapbox derby coming to Dunstable to celebrate 40 years of town council
Children and adults are being invited to a special soapbox race this year as Dunstable Town Council celebrates its 40th anniversary.


More money spent on fixing potholes and highways problems than is handed out by government, says Central Beds Council
More money is being spent fixing potholes and other highways issues in Central Bedfordshire than the local authority receives from government, a meeting heard.


Cost of Central Bedfordshire flooding revealed as report set to be published this month
Flooding across Central Bedfordshire in September cost the local authority more than £1m, while a report into the January 2024 floods is due to be published by the end of this month, a meeting heard.
