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Change of venue for East West Rail drop-in event ahead of statutory consultation
Details of proposed design will be shared when consultation begins
Bedford footie fan sheds FIVE stone thanks to MAN V FAT football weight loss scheme
He’s also completed a sprint triathlon and Three Peaks Challenge
Young people learn new skills after refurbishing Dunstable community centre
A £25,000 grant paid for the materials for the space
Drug dealers convicted after student officers uncover Bedford cannabis factories
They found a man hiding in the van
Dunstable school told it requires improvement in Ofsted inspection
Dunstable Icknield Lower School was ranked ‘outstanding’ when it was last rated 12 years ago
Aspiring young actor from Dunstable wins place at prestigious Stella Adler school of acting in New York
He’s set up an appeal to help fund tuition costs
Raise a cuppa for charity this National Tea Day
As the most British day of the year approaches, tea lovers across the nation are gearing up to celebrate National Tea Day on April 21st in a truly charitable way.
Almost a dozen repeat knife offenders in Bedfordshire spared jail
A charity said victims are left “feeling like they haven't received the justice they deserve”
Gold for Dunstable apprentice at prestigious awards
The award was voted for by the public
Use your skills to help others as Central Beds Council calls for people to set up a Library of Things and repair shop
Borrow, use, return, repeat
Bedfordshire’s Phoebe named National Apprentice of the Year
A talented NHS podiatry apprentice from Bedfordshire has received a prestigious national award voted for by the public and healthcare professionals.
Bedford special school Grange Academy overcrowded during last academic year
It was over capacity in the 2022-23 school year and all 138 available places were filled
Overturned tractor causes two miles of congestion at A1 near Roxton
Although it's been removed, there’s still huge delays ahead
We have been selected as early adopter of a new wraparound childcare programme
Along with three other local authorities, we will begin expanding the wraparound childcare provision in our area, increasing access to flexible childcare for local working parents as part of a ‘test and learn’ phase to strengthen the delivery of the national rollout. Before becoming an early...
Community building renovation opens up learning opportunities for young people
A £25,000 grant from our UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Community Grants Scheme enabled Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a community interest company, to invest in much-needed materials for the community space. With the help of professional mentors, VIY h...
Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to following assault in Wixams
Officers think he might have vital information
Probationary police officer sexually assaulting woman after a night out in Bedford
He’ll be sentenced next month
Bedford council organises walk to tackle stalking in the area
Have you been a victim of stalking?
Universal Studios theme park plan could create up to 10,000 jobs for Bedfordshire
It could also generate up to 5,000 construction jobs
What do you think about transport in Central Bedfordshire? It’s time to have your say
The survey runs till June