Bedfordshire

Bedford Borough councillors have been urged to avoid scaremongering and focus on solutions in discussions surrounding East West Rail’s (EWR) plans for a multi-storey...

Police officers who have been searching for missing Jenny from Bedford yesterday (Wednesday) discovered a body in the River Great Ouse, near Cardington Lock...

Police officers who have been searching for missing Jenny from Bedford yesterday (Wednesday) discovered a body in the River Great Ouse, near Cardington Lock...

Police officers who have been searching for missing Jenny from Bedford yesterday (Wednesday) discovered a body in the River Great Ouse, near Cardington Lock...

Police searching for missing Jenny from Bedford say a body has been found in the River Great Ouse.

Bedford Borough councillors have been urged to avoid scaremongering and focus on solutions in discussions surrounding East West Rail’s (EWR) plans for a multi-storey car park at Bedford Hospital.

Bedford and Luton passengers face disrupted train travel across NINE weekends this year.

A man from Clophill was handed a suspended sentence after he pleaded guilty to criminal damage and stalking offences.

A quadbike was delibertaely set on fire near Bedford during the early hours of Monday morning.

A car crash near Bedford that involved a marked police car has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).

Just five days after a much talked about clash with Premiership leaders Bath, Bedford Blues will be back in Premiership Cup action on Friday (7 February) as they welcome another in-form...

As one of Bedford’s most popular restaurants, it was inevitable that one day they’d have to expand and Tana Thai has done just that by relocating to new premises on Castle Lane. With a new name too, Tana Lounge is hoping to bring...

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) faced scrutiny over staffing increases and rising costs within his office during this week’s Police and Crime Panel (Tuesday, February 4).

Devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have been “shelved” for the time being. The restructuring process would combine councils into a wider regional...

Devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have been “shelved” for the time being. The restructuring process would combine councils into a wider regional... representation, with an elected mayor.

Government devolution plans for local authorities in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes have been "shelved" for now but further conversations are expected.

After a busy closed season, the Panacea Museum is getting ready to welcome visitors back for 2025 when it reopens on Thursday, 6 February with freshly painted walls and exciting new exhibitions exploring the story of the unique religious sect...

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

A bystander helped to catch a shoplifter who had stolen steaks and dog food from a petrol station near Bedford.

A Met Office video shows how the forecaster predicts when snow will fall in the UK.

Police have arrested the same "nuisance" shoplifter twice in one week in the Bedford and Kempston area.

The current SEND Strategy (2022–2025) sets out key priorities to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. As part of the strategy refresh, we're working in partnership with Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) and SNAP Parent Carer Forum to ensure the updated plan reflects the needs of the community.

To support this, a questionnaire has been launched for children and young people, parent carers, and professionals working with children. The aim is to understand what matters most to them and whether the current priorities remain relevant or need to change.

Take part in the survey

The closing date is Monday 17 March.

Councillor Steve Owen, our Executive Member for Children’s Services, said:

We want children, young people, parent carers, and professionals to help shape the SEND Strategy for 2026-29 because their experiences and insights are vital in creating services that truly meet their needs.

Your voice matters – by sharing your views, you can help us make meaningful improvements and ensure the right support is in place for every child and young person with SEND. This is an opportunity to work together to build a stronger, more inclusive system that delivers the best possible outcomes.

Feedback from the survey will be used to develop a draft of the 2026–2029 SEND Strategy, which will then go out for public consultation in the summer.

Two men have been arrested in Bedford after police seized drugs, cash and suspected stolen goods in a 'cuckoo' property.

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) warned that policing in the county could face damaging cuts if the policing precept tax was not increased by 5.3 per cent, adding £14 a year for Band D households.

Drivers are being warned of an emergency road closure in Houghton Conquest after a water main leakage.