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New year could see new Queens Bridge but no temporary crossing in the meantime
A replacement for the Queens Bridge could be underway in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary bridging has been ruled out on safety...
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Bedford Borough Council breached four of its own Treasury Indicators as debt hit £130million
Bedford Borough Council’s borrowing peaked at £130 million last year, breaching four of its own Treasury indicators and prompting concerns over the level of debt, according...
Bedford Queen’s Park bridge replacement planned for new year - but no temporary crossing
A replacement for Queens Park bridge could be under way in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary bridging has been ruled out on safety and engineering grounds.
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Monthly column: Why won’t the Government take forward our common sense steps to tackle flooding?
Why won’t the Government take forward our common-sense steps to tackle flooding? That’s the question I’m asking this Flood Action Week. Back in June, I introduced the Planning (Flooding) Bill...
Bedford council and university form new partnership to boost skills, culture and health
Bedford Borough Council has approved and will sign a new civic agreement with the University of Bedfordshire aimed at boosting education, culture, economic growth and health across the borough – with no extra cost to taxpayers.
Revival hopes as Aspects Leisure Park sold to award-winning developer
Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford has been sold to award-winning developer EDG Property, raising hopes of a long-awaited revival for the riverside site after years of closure and decline...
East of England Ambulance staff call off strike after plans to shake up working patterns scrapped
Ambulance staff in the East of England will not walk out after the Trust agreed to scrap the new team-based working plans.
Bedford council unveils £11.5million savings plan with green waste charges and library cuts proposed
Bedford Borough Council has set out plans to save £11.5 million next year as part of a major budget consultation.
Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford bought by award-winning property company
Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford has been bought by an award-winning company – but plans for the site have yet to be revealed.
Happy 10th birthday, épanoui!
This month, épanoui is celebrating 10 years on Mill Street, and we caught up with owner and jewellery designer, Hannah, to find out what’s changed, what the challenges are and...
£11.5m Bedford Borough Council savings plan includes cuts to staff, voluntary service and libraries
Bedford Borough Council has set out plans to save £11.5 million next year as part of a major budget consultation. The plan, agreed by the council’s executive last night (Wednesday, 15 October)...
Black Voices – a celebration of the richness of Black music
Bedford Music Club (BMC) is delighted to announce its exciting 2025 festival, taking place against the backdrop of Black History Month. Black Voices (Friday, 24 - Sunday, 26 October) brings...
Council confirms four-hour free parking to pause as Bedford Borough faces financial pressures
Bedford Borough Council will pause its four-hour free parking scheme from Sunday, 3 November, to save £150,000 amid financial pressures highlighted by a CIPFA report warning the council...
Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates
At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.
Watch: Drone footage of A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet dual carriageway progress as project hits halfway mark
The £1 billion A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme has reached its halfway mark, with new drone footage showing major progress on the 10-mile dual carriageway linking Bedfordshire...
Great Bedfordian: Jessica Answer
This month’s Great Bedfordian is Jessica Answer, owner and head dye-slinger at Boyds Printworks. Born from the local indie creative scene, Boyds Printworks provides high-quality, sustainable...
Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife
These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷
Huge development featuring 1,100 homes at Shortstown among latest Bedford public notices
This round of planning applications and road closures in the latest public notices on our site as thrown up quite a big development.
Celebration marks opening of new St Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Biddenham
A new chapter for Bedford education as St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School and Preschool officially opens in Biddenham, celebrating faith, community and diversity...
10 best things to do in Bedford, according to Tripadvisor
There are plenty of things to keep you entertained in town – yeah, even if it’s raining.