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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

Two people have been arrested in relation to a knifepoint robbery on Friday (October 16)

Two arrested following knifepoint robbery near Needwood Road

Have you seen missing Wioleta?

Police 'very concerned' for welfare of missing woman

A CGI of the Bedford Midland west entrance

Charity calls for East West rethink as its says alternative could save £1bn

Pictures courtesy of BTG Eddisons, Bedford

For sale: Popular Kempston pub goes on the market for £435k

Approximate location for the proposed development (Screenshot: Google Maps)

Petition calls for villagers' "voices to be heard" over 570 houses

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The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

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Crime

These stills from CCTV footage have been released by Bedfordshire Police (Pictures: Ampthill Community Policing Team)

Police release images of men they want to speak to following serious assault

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Police hunt wanted man with links to Bedfordshire

Over 100 arrests since Live Facial Recognition introduced

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Man arrested in Bedfordshire after police officer shot in Nottingham

Pictured above are Anthony Hall, left, and Darren Worton who have been jailed as part of a crackdown on high street crime in Bedford

Two jailed and £17k seized as part of town centre crime crackdown

One man was arrested after being hunted down by a police dog

Arrest after Ravensden farm burglary suspect hunted down by police dog

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Railways do not appear fit for purpose, says woman injured in Bedford crash

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

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Garden waste collections to stop for winter across Central Bedfordshire

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Consultation over plans to cut reception class places at Silsoe school

Your World

‘Let It Snow’ is set to open in cinemas across the country on 5th and 6th December

André Rieu brings brand new Christmas spectacular to Bedford cinema

Representatives of Amplius and Ampthill Town Football Club post in front of the new Amplius sponsorship board at the club's home stadium.

Amplius provides sponsorship to Ampthill Town Football Club

Karolina Gudes, founder of Kidora, pictured with her son.

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Students gain hands-on experience using engineering equipment as part of their practical training at The Bedford College Group.

T Levels: College Group's record growth in employer partnerships

Mia Beaney, founder of street dance school Fundamentalz Dance at the UK Dance Awards 2026

Street and hip hop school wins Emerging Dance School of the Year

GM Jess Steeton and the Red Lion team

The Red Lion in Elstow reopens with a new look

Opinion

PCC John Tizard

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

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council

Column: Being the parent every child deserves

Blake out with Bedfordshire Police during summer recess

MP Column: Back to Parliament after a busy summer in Mid Beds

Sport

Wheeling away: Real Bedford celebrate scoring at the weekend

Ponticelli earns Pirates a point in promotion clash
Real Bedford hit back to draw 2-2 with title rivals Bury Town in their Southern League Premier Central clash at the Ledger Stadium on Tuesday night.
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Try-time: Bedford Blues cross the line in Nottingham

Tuilagi touches down twice as Blues beat Nottingham

Joy: Ampthill celebrate scoring against Caldy

Ampthill score 60 points in thrilling win at Caldy

Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

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LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges
Families looking for a Halloween adventure can enjoy a host of spooky LEGO activities, creative challenges and monster-themed entertainment at LEGOLAND Discovery Centres in Birmingham.
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Members of Bedford Rock Choir have celebrated their 15th anniversary

Bedford Rock Choir hits the high notes to mark 15th anniversary

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Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

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Bedford born singer-songwriter Beattie is back for her second hometown show on October 16

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Health

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More parking spaces out of action at Bedford Hospital

'Out of Control?' Image: Home-Start Bedfordshire.

Charity Home-Start Bedfordshire exposes reality of post-separation abuse

The ICB says the main delay currently is funding the clinical director roles (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Funding 'sticking point' for neighbourhood health areas

The free training sessions take place at the Harpur Centre on Friday (October 16)

Could you help save a life? Bedford residents invited to learn CPR

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Care home rating slashed from outstanding to inadequate after damning inspection

An artist's impression of how the former Oasis pool, inset, could look like once developed (Artist's impression courtesy of David Lloyd Clubs)

Pyramid-shaped Oasis to be torn down as plans goes into council

Lifestyle

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping
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Cars available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo and many more

Lamborghini, Ferrari and Aston Martin supercar driving experiences

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: I tried the £89.99 screen-free player for kids

New Yoto cards include myths, escape room challenges and mysteries

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

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