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Monthly column: Eight bus services in Bedford Borough have been cut since 2022
Buses are by far the most used form of public transport in the country, but the Conservative deregulated bus system has led to thousands of vital services being axed across the country, failing communities...
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
Drug dealers convicted after student officers uncover Bedford cannabis factories
They found a man hiding in the van
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”
Communities asked to get walking to end stalking
In support of National Stalking Awareness Week, Bedford Borough Council is organising a community walk along the River Great Ouse to raise awareness about stalking and provide people with...
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
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
Police release CCTV image of man they want to speak to following assault in Wixams
Officers think he might have vital information
Bedfordshire Police probationary PC found guilty of sexual assault
A probationary PC with Bedfordshire Police has been convicted of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out in Bedford. PC James Barrett-Barnett was found guilty of assault by penetration and a further two...
Probationary police officer sexually assaulting woman after a night out in Bedford
He’ll be sentenced next month
Bedford council organises walk to tackle stalking in the area
Have you been a victim of stalking?
Universal Studios theme park plan could create up to 10,000 jobs for Bedfordshire
It could also generate up to 5,000 construction jobs
What do you think about transport in Central Bedfordshire? It’s time to have your say
The survey runs till June
Bedford council needs millions of pounds to help every young homeless applicant
488 young people presented themselves as homeless to the council in 2022-23
Waitrose urgently recalls these olives after glass is found, Bedford shoppers told
Stores are pulling the product
Universal UK Project: 'Overwhelming' support for Bedford theme park plan say company bosses
Decision anticipated by the end of the year
Letters: “As a reformed misogynist I’m backing Pinder”
Having operated two successful businesses in Bedford for over 50 years I have a confession to make. For much of my working life, I was a subconscious misogynist. By this I mean I was not intentionally...