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Emergency services are currently at a major incident in Queens Drive, Bedford

Man in his 80s in critical condition after Bedford collision

Joe Pattinson and his wife, Layla Wang

Mala Dragon celebrates national recognition one year after opening

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is asking patients to complete a survey to help shape the future of the county's healthcare services

Have your say on the future of healthcare across Bedfordshire

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Universal theme park will have its own wastewater treatment plant'

Bedfordshire Police has said it welcomes tougher laws around the use of Live Facial Recognition technology. Photo by Paul Ellis/Getty Images

Bedfordshire Police welcome stronger laws around use of LFR technology

Anglian Water

Water demand hit record 1.6billion litres in one day during summer heat wave

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Crime

The suspect was found hiding in the loft

Loft hiding place fails to fool armed police in Bedford

A man in his 40s has been issued with a Community Protection Warning after police received multiple reports of anti-social behaviour across Milton Keynes.

Bedford man slapped with police warning over anti-social behaviour

Four people have been arrested and suspected stolen motorbikes recovered as part of major police op in the town centre (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Four arrested and suspected stolen motorbikes recovered in Bedford

Beds Police are asking people not to share footage of the incidents online for operational reasons

Armed officers deployed after teen gang set off fireworks directly at properties

Norman Macksoni arriving at Swindon Magistrates' Court last year (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Court hears Sharnbrook man's police interview in drugged wife case

Bedfordshire Police officer bans fall from 14 to nine, new figures show

Bedfordshire police officer bans fall despite national record high

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Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton, at a previous wreath laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday

Bedford gets ready to mark Remembrance Day

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Plans approved for new GP surgery on former school site in Great Barford

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Man accused of raping woman advertised for sex 'believed she had consented'

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Theatre staff win pay battle following hospital strikes

Your World

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Music therapy can be a relaxing, inclusive and accessible way to live well in winter

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Learning to swim at Robinson Pools and Fitness was a turning point for Nora Haggart, pictured with GLL swim coach, Tim Smith.

From Robinson Pools to international sporting success

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The Bedford College Group celebrates five finalists at Northamptonshire awards

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Opinion

OPCC

Commissioner column: Police demand grows faster than police resources

Blake Stephenson MP outside Parliament

Political Opinion: The only leader with a plan for the country

PCC John Tizard

Commissioner column: Time to stand up; time to be anti-racist

Sport

Celebration time: Bedford were triumphant on Saturday

Adamson runs in a hat-trick as Blues beat Hartpury
A Dean Adamson hat-trick inspired Bedford Blues to a third successive Elior Champ bonus point success when defeating Hartpury University 45-21 at Goldington Road on Saturday.
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Pictured at Robinson Pools and Fitness is Nora Haggart with GLL swim coach Tim Smith.

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Men's 3s

Ups and downs weekend for Bedford hockey

Reece Evans looks to shut down a ball forward - pic: Adrian Brown

Pitmen victory puts Eagles into the play-offs

Loan move: Jack Snelus has signed for Hitchin Town

Nine-man Real Bedford suffer first league defeat

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What's On

The Christmas Market will take place at Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite on the first weekend in December

Christmas countdown is on with festive family fun across Bedford Borough
Save some festive dates in your calendar to join the spectacular Christmas light displays in Bedford and Kempston with live music, carols, arts, crafts and a range of free family activities.
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Health

The NHS-funded Crisis Text Support Service is open to people of all ages

Free mental health support available by text, WhatsApp and webchat

GP websites across the country have been impacted (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Bedfordshire GP websites hit by healthcare firm's collapse

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Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

King Kebab, in Tavistock Street, was given a zero rating following a food hygiene inspection on August 13

Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway "urgent improvement" needed

Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance at Royal London Hospital (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Lifestyle

Families have the chance to see Santa in Lapland

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‘A fairytale place, I thought it would be for kids but it’s so vibrant and spectacular that I was really impressed’
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Fit for a treasure chest: Hourglass's dazzling limited-edition palettes are every bit as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Hourglass's limited-edition makeup palettes are flying off the shelves

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James Norton stars as a rather different Santa Claus alongside Lucy Punch as Mrs Claus in the M&S 2026 Christmas advert, which has already prompted plenty of excited reactions from shoppers.

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UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

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