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Police concerned for welfare of missing man from Clapham
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a missing man from Clapham.
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Water company responds to ‘huge’ ongoing leak in Bedford
Complaints have been made over a ‘huge water leak’ in Bedford.
Care board that covers Bedfordshire encourages people who are eligible to get vaccinated this winter
A care board that covers Bedfordshire is encouraging people who are eligible to get themselves vaccinated this winter.
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Tickets sell out in minutes for Bedford pop star’s homecoming gig
Tickets sold out within minutes for a homecoming gig by a Bedford popstar next week.
Councils in Bedfordshire spent almost £900k on injury claims in three years
Councils in Bedfordshire spent almost £900k on personal injury claims in three years - with Luton paying out six times more than Bedford.
Luton man jailed after leaving motorcyclist with life-changing injuries when he drove wrong way down M1 while on drink and drugs
A man from Luton has been named and jailed for three years after causing a serious collision by driving the wrong way along the M1 while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, leaving two people injured.
Out-of-this-world opportunity as NASA astronaut touches down in Bedfordshire
Residents have an out-of-this-world opportunity to meet a veteran astronaut in Bedfordshire next month.
Four Bedfordshire charities receive share of £100,000 fund
Four deserving charities across Bedfordshire have bagged a share of a £100,000 funding pot.
Bedford Borough businesses urged to prepare for new recycling requirements
Bedford Borough Council is reminding businesses that further legislation aimed at reducing landfill will come into force next year.
New report reveals what happened in the moments before fatal train crash near Bedford
A report detailing the moments before the fatal train collision near Bedford in June, has been released.
Charity invites visitors to Bedfordshire’s Wrest Park to ‘lie down and look up’
English Heritage is inviting visitors to lie back and relax under overlooked ceilings at Bedfordshire’s Wrest Park.
Backlog causes temporary pause of fridge recycling across Bedfordshire
Residents have been asked to delay taking old fridges and freezers to four recycling centres in Central Bedfordshire due to a backlog.
East West Rail reveals new car parking plans for Bedford station
New plans for a 900-spaces car park at Bedford Station have been developed with potential provision for a community hub and GP surgery on the ground floor.
East of England Ambulance Service spotlights improved response times in annual report
Major improvements to response times and patient care have been highlighted across the region.
Household Waste Recycling Centres temporarily pause accepting fridges and freezers
Household Waste Recycling Centres temporarily pause accepting fridges and freezers john.day Wed 30/09/2026 4:35pm 30 September 2026 Residents are being asked to delay taking old fridges and freezers to Central Bedfordshire's Household Wa...
Bedfordshire Police urges residents to be 'vigilant' as nights draw in
Bedfordshire Police is warning residents to be wary of criminals taking advantage of darker nights.
Bedford physiotherapist commended for raising profile of profession in mental health care
A Bedford physiotherapist championing its role in mental health recovery has been recognised.
Fears of 'more housing and less infrastructure' in Central Beds under new planning rules
Changes to planning legislation will impose “a worse deal on development for Central Bedfordshire residents with more housing and less infrastructure”, a meeting has heard.
Council slams government's 'behind closed doors' approach to Central Beds health centre plans
A government decision to develop a neighbourhood health plan in private has been labelled “outrageous” and “disgraceful” by a Central Bedfordshire councillor.
Bedford's Victoria Road reopen after crash involving car and motorbike
Bedford's Victoria Road has now reopened after a crash between a car and a motorbike.