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Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway in Bedford "urgent improvement" needed with ZERO rating
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has posted its latest food hygiene ratings and it’s not good news for ONE Bedford business.
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Police 'very concerned' for welfare of missing Bedford woman
Police say they are ‘very concerned’ for the welfare of a missing Bedford woman.
Two arrested following knifepoint robbery near Bedford's Needwood Road
Two people have been arrested in relation to a knifepoint robbery on Friday (October 16).
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Garden waste collections to stop for winter across Central Bedfordshire
Garden waste collections across Central Bedfordshire will be suspended for almost three months over the winter.
East West Bedford: Countryside charity calls for rethink as its says alternative could save £1bn
CPRE Bedfordshire has written to the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander MP, calling for an urgent independent review of the proposed East West route between Bedford and Cambridge.
Railways do not appear fit for purpose, says woman injured in Bedford crash
A passenger whose leg was broken during the fatal Bedford rail crash said the UK’s railways “don’t appear fit for purpose” after the collision and summer derailments.
Consultation over plans to cut reception class places at Silsoe school
A consultation into proposed changes to admissions for four Central Bedfordshire schools is under way.
For sale: Popular Kempston pub goes on the market for £435k
The Smiths Arms has gone on the market – and it includes a two-bed flat.
Garden waste collections pause for the winter in Central Bedfordshire
Garden waste collections pause for the winter in Central Bedfordshire RosyVega Wed 21/10/2026 4:26pm 21 October 2026 Garden waste subscription service The final collectio...
Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge across Bedfordshire
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has experienced its busiest year on record, with nearly 100,000 people calling 999 for help across the region in September alone.
"Enough is enough": Petition calls for villagers' "voices to be heard" over 570-home development in Clapham
A petition asking for a rethink of a huge housing development in Clapham is already gathering momentum.
We continue social value commitment to deliver greater benefits for local communities
We continue social value commitment to deliver greater benefits for local communities john.day Wed 21/10/2026 10:26am 21 October 2026 Business From creating jobs and appr...
Bedfordshire mum backs Motherland star's call to end ‘cruel and unnecessary’ school absence fines
Campaigners delivered a petition to Downing Street
Police hunt wanted man with links to Bedfordshire
He’s wanted on recall to prison
Police release CCTV images of men they want to speak to following serious assault in Woburn Sands
Do you recognise these men?
Bedfordshire Police have made over 100 arrests since Live Facial Recognition introduced
It’s been deployed more than 80 times across the county
Expect delays at Biddenham Turn for 5 days as road closed for repairs
A defect has been found in the carriageway
Major road between Odell and Sharnbrook to close for pothole repairs
Public notice reveals road closure planned
Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation
Dunstable business closed following illegal tobacco enforcement operation john.day Tue 20/10/2026 12:22pm 20 October 2026 Trading Standards Two Dunstable town centre busi...
Man arrested in Bedfordshire after police officer shot in Nottingham
Four people are in custody