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Woman with stage four cancer organises Kempston fundraiser to tackle isolation
A 63-year-old grandmother diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer is organising a fundraising event in Kempston to help other people affected by the disease find support and friendship.
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Bedfordshire Police officers face misconduct hearing over alleged ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ messages
One serving and three former Beds Police officers will face a misconduct panel next week over alleged racist and homophobic messages in group chats.
Barkers Lane in Bedford to close for new pedestrian crossing
Expect overnight delays as Barkers Lane is set to close in December.
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Part of Flitwick's Steppingley Road closed all week
Steppingley Road between the turning for Red Kite Meadows and the leisure centre is closed.
Housebuilder amends plans after council scraps supported living scheme at Wixams
Housebuilder Vistry Northern Home Counties has amended its plans for Wixams.
Major road into Houghton Conquest to close 10 DAYS for roadworks
Prepare yourselves as the main road heading into Houghton Conquest is closing.
Garden waste collections in Bedford pause for winter
Don’t forget, the council’s pause on green-lidded garden waste collections is fast approaching.
Ancient woodlands in Central Bedfordshire under less threat from housing targets than elsewhere, says council
Evidence suggests ancient woodlands in Central Bedfordshire are facing fewer pressures than some of England’s oldest habitats in other parts of the country, according to the council.
Bedford to London will be busier than usual later this month due to major engineering works
Gird your loins, people, as train travel will be a little busier on November 28 and 29.
Hundreds mark Remembrance Day across Luton, Houghton Regis and Barton-le-Clay
People from across the Luton area came together to honour fallen servicemen and women during Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
Woman and child cut out of car after Luton collision
A woman and a child were cut out of a car following a collision in Luton.
Bedford singers join 'super choir' to surprise Londoners with Children in Need flash mobs
Choir members from Bedford gave Londoners the surprise of their lives with a flash mob on Saturday (November 7).
Fancy owning this house near Bedford where Paul McCartney once played Hey Jude on a child's guitar?
If you’re a Beatles fan – and have a cool £925,000 to spare – this house could be a fab investment.
Clophill Heritage Trust sells eco lodges to yoga teacher for undisclosed sum
Clophill Heritage Trust has sold the six woodland lodges it developed beside Old St Mary's Church to yoga teacher Hannah Fraser.
Community open day highlights growing success of Red Kite Meadows
Community open day highlights growing success of Red Kite Meadows oliver.drackford Mon 09/11/2026 3:36pm 9 November 2026 Housing Adults and older people ...
Find out more about Bedford Hospital's plan to expand emergency care
The hospital is hosting a public event next Monday (November 16) – and you can have your say.
Village hall near Flitwick under threat of closure unless new volunteers are found
An emergency meeting is being held this Friday (November 13) at an under threat village hall.
Ryanair passengers face new airport rule from tomorrow and it means arriving earlier
Ryanair is making a change to its airport check-in and baggage drop times from tomorrow, meaning some passengers will need to arrive earlier.
McDonald’s in Bedford's Aspects Leisure Park reopens with new look
McDonald’s has reopened with a new restaurant layout and the latest technology.
Met Office weather warning in force as travel disruption possible - advice for drivers issued
The Met Office has issued a fog warning for parts of England.