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The team at John Bunyan Museum & Library have been awarded the The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Three dedicated volunteer groups in Bedford earn top award from the King

East West Rail

East West Rail publishes latest consultation feedback report

The decision to drop plans to abolish Healthwatch, has been welcomed. Photo: Pexels/cottonbro studio

Central Bedfordshire patient watchdog to stay after Government U-turn

Bedfordshire Police rated Inadequate at investigating crime

Councillors back extra planning safeguards to protect communities

Beds Police 'has plans' to improve investigations and better support victims

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TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

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Crime

A new county lines team was by Bedfordshire Police in March.

Almost 100 years in jail sentences for county lines offenders in Bedfordshire

Officers are stepping up patrols in the Riverside Square area (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police step up patrols in Riverside Square area following spike in drug use

There'll be extra patrols in Wixams this coming weekend

Police step up patrols as armed teen gang make residents' lives a misery

PC Matt Knowles and PC Dean Pallett, as well as former PCs Mark Paruit, Michael Gibbs and Matthew Taylor are accused of breaching police behaviour standards

Beds Police officers face misconduct hearing over messages

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

Man in his 80s in critical condition after Bedford collision

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

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The first cold snap of the winter has arrived

Council to help rough sleepers as overnight temperatures plummet

Several services across the world are affected by a Microsoft outage this morning (Friday, November 13).

Police and councils in Bedfordshire affected by Microsoft outage

‘An attack on democracy’ - Councillors clash over new planning rules

The Kempston Athletic football match held in May to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK, in memory of Lisa Anderson

Wootton man backs landmark £25m Blood Cancer UK appeal in mum’s memory

Your World

Elf

Catch festive favourites back on the big screen at Vue Bedford this winter

10 Local Business. 1 Local Team.

Local Bedfordshire businesses invited to become grassroots football heroes

Michelle and Conroy celebrating at the National SME Awards

National Positive Impact Gold Winner Reactiv8 launches IamGR8 App to empower the...

Mike Hayward, Training Principal, alongside new trainees and newly qualified Solicitor

Woodfines celebrates career milestones

Ashley with his award at the Luton and Bedfordshire Community Awards 2026

The Bedford College Group’s Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging...

Darren Roe

Bus passengers urged to take the stress out of travel for National Stress Awaren...

Opinion

Blake Stephenson MP speaking in the House of Commons

Political Opinion: Labour don’t have the guts to cut Welfare Bill

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

Sport

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth
A number of football clubs have released Christmas adverts this year.
Jessica Martin

Jubilant: Real Bedford earned celebrate a goal at the weekend

Ponticelli at the double as Pirates beat Rushall Olympic

On the run: Action from Ampthill's defeat to Ealing Trailfinders

Ampthill go down to heavy defeat against Trailfinders

Paula Radcliffe after she was made a Officer of the Order of the British Empire at Windsor Castle (Photo: Andrew Matthews/Press Association)

Paula Radcliffe praises princess as she collects OBE

Men's 1s press on goal

Weekend win lifts Bedford Hockey Club’s Men to third in the table

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Why Mauricio Pochettino will probably fail as Man Utd's new manager

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Man Utd & Spurs stars surge into Top 10

Chelsea’s defeat to Sunderland revealed the truth about Alonso's side

Can new England star Jobe Bellingham step out of his brother's shadow?

What's On

Laura Peggs will be hosting the event on Saturday, November 14

Bedford Disability Matters launches community event at town’s What’s On Hub
The founder of Bedford Disability Matters is launching a community event at the town’s What’s On Hub in Silver Street, on November 14.
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Christmas preparations, Wrest Park, Silsoe. Picture by Jim Holden

Join Christmas countdown with magical Snowman Trail at Silsoe’s Wrest Park

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

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Ghost the black-and-white ruffled lemur

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Rochelle Humes reveals her top Abbott Lyon jewellery gifts for Christmas after landing new role

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

Bedford Hospital south wing

Find out more about Bedford Hospital's plan to expand emergency care

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

The current GP surgery in Great Barford. Image: Google Maps.

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

Lifestyle

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare
A skincare set, a coffee maker and a planetarium projector came to £49.96 delivered. One toy swap cuts £7 off the bill.
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Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

Mrs Hinch has shared the L'Oréal Paris make-up products she loves, including some old favourites and new discoveries.

Mrs Hinch shares favourite L'Oréal Paris make-up and they're on sale

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Alan Cumming will feature on the BBC dancing competition during a group dance on Sunday’s results show

Alan Cumming to make surprise Strictly Come Dancing appearance

It's Sunday lunch season - but which wine should you choose?

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Julia Hartley-Brewer quits Talk after 10 years

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

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