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Bedford Town denied by another 95th minute goal in Scarborough draw
Bedford Town were once again denied all three points by another late show, as play-off chasing Scarborough scored a 95th-minute penalty to salvage a 2-2 draw in Bridlington on Saturday...
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Bedford Blues survive Cambridge scare to extend unbeaten Champ Rugby run
Bedford Blues survived an almighty scare from Champ Rugby's bottom club, Cambridge but eventually battled back to scrape a 29-28 win at Goldington Road on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run...
“When is a vacant property not a vacant property? When it’s Debenhams” – empty property report questioned
Bedford Borough councillors have raised questions over how the council defines “vacancy”, after the former Debenhams building was excluded from the official count of empty units...
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5 December 2025: Street stupidity, Christmas sparkle, Giddy for Grennan, and Point proven. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
'Fobbed off, misled and misrepresented' - school leaders blast Central Beds Council
School leaders across Central Bedfordshire have accused Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) of misrepresentation and failing to work collaboratively on critical education plans.
MP column: Christmas Reflections - Hope, Friendship, and the Children of Al Walaja
by Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford and Kempston
Police want to speak to cyclist after harassment complaint in Bedford
A CCTV image has been released of a man Police want to speak to about an investigation over harassment in the Bedford area.
Bedfordshire named parcel-theft hotspot as ‘real-life Grinches’ strike ahead of Christmas
People in Bedfordshire are being warned of parcel thieves after the county was named as a hotspot for the crime in the run up to Christmas.
Kerbside glass recycling launches across Bedford Borough and food waste caddies confirmed
Bedford Borough launches kerbside glass recycling in orange lidded bins and prepares for weekly food waste collections from March 2026, cutting waste and boosting recycling...
Monthly column: Democratic accountability for policing matters
On 13 November, the Home Secretary announced that the role of elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will cease to exist from May 2028, and that there will be new governance...
Gallery: Forest of festive colour marks 25 years of St Paul’s Christmas Tree Festival
St Paul’s Church in Bedford marked 25 years of its award-winning Christmas Tree Festival with 70 decorated trees, 46 choirs, competitions, a café and a photo gallery, all in support of...
Central Beds Council gives green light to new plans to shape future of education
New plans to shape the education system have been agreed by Central Beds Council.
Castle area pharmacy and pizzeria break-ins not connected say police
Police are appealing for information after Kidman’s Pharmacy in Castle Road and Santaniello’s Pizzeria in Newnham Street were broken into overnight, with charity boxes believed to be the main target...
Bedford Town football hero celebrated in new sports clothing campaign
Local football hero Tyrone Marsh features in a new community focused campaign honouring the places and people that inspired a lifelong love of the game.
“Critical month” ahead for Bedford Borough warns mayor
Bedford’s mayor has warned that there is a “critical month” ahead as councillors question whether the authority may need Exceptional Financial Support. Bedford Borough Council may be...
CCTV appeal in Bedford council fly-tipping crackdown
New CCTV images have been released by Bedford Borough Council in a crackdown on fly-tipping in the town.
Bedford organisations work together to offer ‘Men Get Active’ community programme
Hawaa Empower, GLL and Beds RCC have collaborated to bring new community sporting sessions for men as part of a 'Men Get Active' scheme, beginning at Bedford International Athletics Stadium...
'When is a vacant property not a vacant property? When it's Bedford Debenhams'
Borough councillors have raised questions over how Bedford Borough Council defines “vacancy”, after the former Debenhams building was excluded from the official count of empty units.
'I absolutely loved it' Tom Grennan backs music video by Bedford fans ahead of homecoming gig
Bedford music star Tom Grennan has backed a video set to his smash hit Remind Me – featuring fans and Bedford people.
Fans, venues and local heroes shine in Bedford’s “love letter” to Tom Grennan
Bedford fans, businesses and community groups star in a new Tom Grennan ‘Remind Me’ video, created by Cuffe & Taylor ahead of his 2026 Bedford Park homecoming...