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Reserves totalling “an extraordinary” £116m have been exhausted by Central Bedfordshire Council in less than three years, the local authority’s budget full council meeting was told.

Bedford dealt with fewer fly-tipping incidents last year, new figures show – bucking a national increase in illegally dumped waste.

A biker who almost died after being hit by a drink driver has shared his story in the hope it makes others think twice before getting behind the wheel under the influence.

A man has been charged with drugs and firearms offences after police found a shotgun in the offender’s car.

A charity that helps the homeless has voiced concerns after new government figures revealed the number of people sleeping rough in Bedfordshire has risen by more than 24% in the...

The proportion of criminals caught with a knife in Bedfordshire who were given a suspended prison sentence hit a record high last year, new figures show.

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Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, celebrating the individuals who go above and beyond...

A mum of two from Goldington has been selected from thousands of hopefuls to play bass in the newly assembled Absolute Radio Band of Mum & Dad. Elaine Healy, who has lived...

Bedford schools are reviewing their security procedures in the wake of a tragic shooting in Luton. Nicholas Prosper, 19, this week pleaded guilty to killing his mother and...

A “Recognition of Friendship” between Bedford and Sant’Angelo Muxaro in Sicily, will “reinforce and celebrate” Bedford borough’s rich diversity, encourage tourism, build links and help experience new cultures, councillors heard.

Emergency gas works disrupted the start of Bedford’s town centre improvements, with motorists already feeling the impact, a senior councillor has said. But the portfolio...