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It's the frying squad: Bedfordshire Police deliver takeaway after nicking driver
Now that’s going above and beyond
Bedfordshire misses target to reduce numbers of people with learning disabilities and autism in mental health hospitals
Charity launches petition to ‘bring this scandal to an end’
Making a splash with free swimming for Bedford girls
35 girls aged between five and 12 years have taken part in a week of free swimming lessons, thanks to a partnership between Bedford-based Housing Association bpha, Be Active and Sport England.
Council priorities reflect residents' priorities
Local elections in May 2023 saw the political leadership of the Council change. The new administration revised the Council's Strategic Plan to make the priorities more in keeping with those of residents. While the plan is not an attempt to list everything the Council will be proposing in the ...
Two Central Bedfordshire social workers recognised in national BASW’s Amazing Social Worker Awards
Duo thanked for standout contributions to local community
Dunstable family says council is failing children as it's fined by ombudsman over special education provision
Family warns ‘nothing has changed’ after a second ruling in its favour – and says SEND is in crisis
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...