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Real Bedford face FA Cup replay after Bishop’s Stortford draw
Real Bedford face a tricky FA Cup replay away at Southern League Premier Central's form team, Bishop's Stortford after a low key 1-1 draw in the first qualifying round at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday...
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You'd better bar-lieve it: Bedford's best boozers, as voted by YOU
We asked our readers what pub in Bedford was their favourite – and they didn’t disappoint. Cheers for that.
Impressive Blues put Pirates to the sword in pre-season outing
Bedford Blues continued their pre-season campaign by scoring six tries at one of their happy hunting grounds in The Mennaye, as they beat Cornish Pirates on Friday night...
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29 August 2025: Sanctuary calling, E W Argh, Hotel appeal, Press pressure and Raining kindness. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
Have your say and help shape the future of nature in Bedfordshire
Are you a nature lover or concerned in protecting the environment and preserving wildlife and natural habitats.
Bedford Borough Council executive say debt already falling making reports “out of date”
Bedford Borough Council’s debt has already fallen from the level reported earlier this week, according to local Conservatives, who claim figures cited in national analysis painted an...
Data showing 47% increase in Bedford council debt 'out of date' say Conservatives - with the figure closer to 5%
Bedford Borough Council’s debt has already fallen from the level reported earlier this week, according to local Conservatives, who claim figures cited in national analysis painted an “out-of-date snapshot”.
Police seize drone laden with drugs after it crash lands in Bedford residential street
Officers seized a drone following a tip-off from a member of the public.
New plans submitted for Bromham Mill refurbishment
Bromham Parish Council has submitted revised proposals to Bedford Borough Council for the change of use and refurbishment of several buildings at Bromham Mill.
Police hunt wanted man with links to Bedford after he escapes from custody
Police have released images of a wanted man with links to Bedford after he escaped from custody.
Parish Council submits revised plans for Bromham Mill development
Bromham Parish Council has submitted revised proposals to Bedford Borough Council for the change of use and refurbishment of several buildings at Bromham Mill...
Legal advice: Do I really need a lawyer to settle my legal dispute?
This question is becoming increasingly familiar with the introduction and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, which are now accessible online with the click of a button...
10 of the best hidden gems for great autumn days out in Bedfordshire
Believe it or not Bedfordshire is well and truly on the map when it comes to great places to visit.
Property in Bedford town centre shut down following complaints about drug dealing
An address Brereton Road, Bedford, is now closed due to ongoing issues with drugs dealing.
Ombudsman drops child protection investigation into Bedford Borough Council
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has decided not to investigate a complaint against Bedford Borough Council over the handling of a child protection case...
East of England Ambulance staff threaten strike action over plans to shake up working patterns
More than 1,000 members of staff working for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) could vote to walk out over new plans to bring in team-based working.
Letters: The case for Bedford’s Bitcoin Batman
Bedford is not shit, far from it. In fact, I feel very fortunate personally to have somewhere to call home. When I consider all the war-torn nations and displaced people across the world...
Tributes paid to Silsoe based agricultural engineer who made tractors safer
Tributes have been paid to an agricultural engineer based in Silsoe, following his death at the age of 95.