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Police release e-fit of man suspected of alleged sexual assault at Reading Festival
Police have released an e-fit of a man in connection with a sexual assault at Reading Festival, which attracts tens of thousands of revellers from across the South East and beyond.
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Pyramid-shaped Oasis at Bedford to be torn down as plans go into council
It’s official – David Lloyd Leisure has submitted its plans to the council for the former Oasis pool.
Part of main road through Cotton End to close for resurfacing
A section of High Road, in Cotton End, will shut overnight on Friday (October 9).
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We're calling for urgent government investment in local roads
We're calling for urgent government investment in local roads john.day Wed 07/10/2026 3:51pm 7 October 2026 Transport, roads and parking We've written to the government c...
Rugby club aimed at tackling weight-loss in Bedford calls for new members
A Bedford rugby club launched last year to encourage weight-loss has helped its players lose over 50 stone.
Council's high needs deficit slashed by 90% thanks to SEND reform plan
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) will have its growing high needs deficit slashed by 90 per cent after submitting a SEND reform plan.
Bedford-based company quadruples warehouse space with new purpose-built HQ
Red Event Production has moved into a new purpose-built 12,500 sq ft headquarters in Bedford.
Executive approves vehicle nuisance PSPO following strong public support
Executive approves vehicle nuisance PSPO following strong public support john.day Wed 07/10/2026 11:27am 7 October 2026 Anti-social behaviour ...
Universal Studios Bedford: Housebuilder thinks theme park will give new residents 'incredible opportunity'
Barratt and Davis Wilson Homes believes the new Universal resort will give its Willow Grove developments in Wixams a real boost once it opens.
Ivel Valley School expansion approved to create more specialist SEND places
Ivel Valley School expansion approved to create more specialist SEND places oliver.drackford Tue 06/10/2026 4:57pm 6 October 2026 Children and young people Schools and education ...
Police concerned for welfare of missing woman from Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for your help to find Malgorzata.
Prolific Bedford thief proves he's no Leo DiCaprio as he gets caught in Catch Me If You Can hoodie
This chap certainly couldn’t be mistaken for Frank Abagnale Jr.
Art display in Bedford Park invites people to ‘confront their fears’
An art exhibition coming to Bedford Park encourages visitors to face their fears.
This mega house in Bedford's Putnoe Lane has a huge garden perfect for entertaining
I don’t usually feature modern houses as a rule but when they are this swanky, I’m happy to make an exception.
Clophill road at bypass junction to close for repairs
Warren Lane, in Clophill, will be closed later this month (October).
Center Parcs introduces magical new experience for Winter Wonderland 2026
Center Parcs has announced the return of its much-loved Winter Wonderland on November 6, with brand-new experiences like Santa’s Parade, the Enchanted Light Garden and festive elf-themed activities.
Two treated for smoke inhalation after fire in two Bedford flats
Two people were treated for smoke inhalation following a fire yesterday afternoon (Monday).
Residents to help shape new plan for Bedfordshire’s building materials and waste
Bedfordshire residents are being asked to share their views on a new building materials and waste plan.
Bedford Borough Council remains unconvinced by ‘unreliable’ train station car parking plans
Bedford Borough Council has hit out at East West Railway’s revised station car parking plans.
Residents to help shape new plan for Bedfordshire’s building materials and waste
Residents to help shape new plan for Bedfordshire’s building materials and waste oliver.drackford Mon 05/10/2026 4:32pm 5 October 2026 Minerals and waste ...