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Bedford Blues take their chances to see off wasteful Cornish Pirates
Bedford Blues battled to a 36-12 victory against Cornish Pirates at Goldington Road to maintain third place in Champ Rugby, scoring five tries in an attritional affair against Cornish Pirates...
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Dancebox town centre plans welcomed but concerns raised over library move
New reaction has emerged to plans for Dancebox to move into Bedford town centre, with mayor Tom Wootton welcoming the deal and cllr Bywater raising the library’s future...
West Lothian Council snubbed by Scottish Government over £15m funding for St Kentigern's Academy
West Lothian Council has been snubbed by Holyrood over £15 million funding it needs for the rebuild of St Kentigern’s Academy.
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Dancebox set to take over part of former Beales building in Bedford Town Centre
Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works Ltd is set to take over part of Bedford’s former Beales building under council plans approved this week. An executive decision signed by the mayor...
Professional dance and theatre college set to move in to former Beales in Bedford
A dance college is set to move into the former Beales in Bedford – although the plans mean Bedford’s main library could be affected by longer-term regeneration ambitions, according to a newly published executive decision.
Bedford Town take big step to National League safety with vital Leamington win
Bedford Town's status as a National League club took another step to being secure on Good Friday, as a dominant second half display helped them to a 3-1 win against already relegated, Leamington...
Real Bedford downed by in-form Kettering Town at Latimer Park
Real Bedford are still well set for a play-off spot in Southern League Premier Central despite a 2-1 away loss at a resurgent Kettering Town, who have jumped into the play-off places themselves...
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2 April 2026: Pothole-free paradise, Responsible reporting, Rabbit responsibility, Selective outrage, and Tiny tennis. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
Police appeal after man injured in Bedford stabbing
A man was treated and released after suffering a facial injury in a stabbing in Bedford, as police appeal for information. Officers were called to Bedford Hospital’s South Wing at around 6.15pm...
New NHS body covering Bedfordshire holds first board meeting
A newly created NHS body covering Bedfordshire and surrounding areas held its first public board meeting on Wednesday (April 1), approving how services will be run as it formally came into force.
Bedford teen who lost her hand takes on London Marathon to help grant wishes to seriously ill children
A Bedford teenager is training for the London Marathon to raise funds for a charity which touched her life when she was recovering from a hand amputation.
Two lucky Bedfordshire residents win £100,000 in latest Premium Bonds draw
Two residents in Central Bedfordshire are celebrating after each winning £100,000 from Premium bonds purchased in September 2005 and June 2014.
Bedford Giving expands groundbreaking work experience to students at Wixams Academy
Bedford Giving has expanded its pioneering Taste of the Workplace work experience project, bringing real-world career insight directly into schools, from 30 pupils, to a whole year group of around...
Developer submits new plans and appeal after changes to 341-home scheme refused
A developer has submitted two new planning applications and lodged an appeal after Bedford Borough Council refused earlier changes to part of a 341-home scheme...
Family pay tribute to 81-year-old woman killed in Bedford crash
The family of an 81-year-old woman have paid tribute to her after she was killed in a collision on the A4280.
Woman who died in Bedford collision named as Brenda Coulton
An 81-year-old woman who died following a collision on the A4280 in Bedford has been named as Brenda Coulton, as police continue their appeal. Emergency services were called at...
PCC says Bedfordshire Police still has outstanding areas for improvement from last inspection
Bedfordshire Police has yet to have all the areas for improvement highlighted by the force’s last inspection signed off by inspectors, the police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said...
"I’m not saying he’s the wrong person, but was it the right time?" Criticism over Bedfordshire Police performance as chief constable's contract extended
Questions have been raised over the extension of Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable – with the police and crime panel being told inspection “doesn’t paint the force in the most glowing terms”.
Bedford branch faces uncertain future as Topps Tiles to close 23 stores
Retailer Topps Tiles has announced across all media it will close 23 stores.
Extra cash available to help Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial crisis
Additional support is now available through Central Bedfordshire Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund for residents on a low income.