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Leah Carey, of Only Studio in The Old Ford, West End Road, Kempston, has been ordered to pay more than £7,300 for illegal tattoo trading and selling fraudulent training courses (File picture: Pixabay)

Tattoo business owner ordered to pay £7.3k over bogus claims

Bedford Borough Council and, inset, a file picture of a teddy bear café (Pictures: IMG/Pixabay)

Video shows moment council investigates teddy bear café following complaint

Bedford Borough Hall and inset, mayor Tom Wootton

Councillors challenge mayor over devolution plans

Norman Macksoni, of Sharnbrook, has denied one count of rape (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)

Jury selection starts in trial of men accused of sexual assault on drugged wife

Be warned, there are fraudulent emails circulating about Bedford Christmas Market (Graphic: Pixabay)

Scam warning as fraudsters impersonate Bedford Christmas Market workers

File picture: Pixabay

Woman treated by paramedics after fire breaks out in kitchen

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BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

The semi-detached house sits on Ormesby Way in Bedford, with ample parking and a corner plot that gives the property space around its boundaries.

Bedford family home with four bedrooms and wraparound garden

Crime

Councillor Tim Caswell

Bedford council speaker remanded in custody after threats to kill charge

Police seized a sword during the raid in Brickhill

Police seize replica firearm and sword during anti-social crackdown in Bedford

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

Two arrested following knifepoint robbery near Needwood Road

File photo of a police officer

Man arrested in Bedfordshire after police officer shot is recalled to prison

Police believe these men may have information about the incident

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

Jamie Peck

Police hunt wanted man with links to Bedfordshire

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Closure on A428 between Caxton Gibbet and Cambourne postponed

The coffin of Pte McIntosh is carried to the graveside as his family looks on (Crown Copyright)

Bedfordshire soldiers laid to rest on the Western Front

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Devolution deadline day - but agreement still uncertain

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Your World

The 2026 Bangladesh Caterers Association awards will be held this Sunday night

Sharnbrook restaurant in line for honours at national curry awards

Look out for our brightly coloured posters and flyers in town and on social media.

Bedford Drama Company presents 'Home, I'm Darling' by Laura Wade

Sasha & John Digweed

Sasha & John Digweed confirm 6-hour set for Tofte Manor 2027

Resident Beryl loved the theme and meeting the Alice In Wonderland favourites

Wixams care home residents visit Wonderland for charity fundraiser

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Swan Theatre Company brings Tom Basden’s sharp, funny Accidental Death of an Ana...

Dr Robin Webber-Jones and Anna Clarke

The Bedford College Group leaders appointed to Experience UK Future Talent Steer...

Opinion

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

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council

Column: Being the parent every child deserves

Sport

Savana is pictured third from the right on the front row

Bedford Lioness helps England team roar to victory in mini football World Cup
Young Lioness Savana Fearon helped bring home a bronze medal after competing in the England Women’s six-a-side World Cup competition.
Olga Norford

Wheeling away: Real Bedford celebrate scoring at the weekend

Ponticelli earns Pirates a point in promotion clash

Tackle time: Action from Bedford Athletic's loss to Shelford - pic: Duncan Woodhead

Poor second half sees Bedford Athletic suffer Shelford defeat

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

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Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

What's On

Ghost the black-and-white ruffled lemur

Ghost sightings at Woburn Safari Park it hosts 'Madagas-scare' event
Woburn Safari Park is holding a Madagas-scare charity weekend this Halloween – with a Ghost sighting almost guaranteed.
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Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

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LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges

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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Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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Health

Ambulance control room

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

Bedford Hospital A&E

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

Lifestyle

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket
Beauty lovers could bag a free make-up product worth up to £22 thanks to a supermarket offer, with Pixi, Rimmel, Maybelline, L'Oreal and Max Factor among the brands included in the deal.
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Face the Future's Winter Radiance Edit contains premium skincare, haircare and self-care products with a stated combined value of £800, now £149.99.

Save 81% on Face the Future's £800 winter beauty edit

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

The e.l.f.mergency Smooth & Soothe Skincare Set includes three skincare essentials, including Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured), and is currently reduced to £25 from £31.

This e.l.f. skincare gift set would make ideal gift and is now on sale

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Britain's most boring dinners revealed as Sheffield tops poll

The one-of-a-kind Infinity Gauntlet replica was valued at £20.8million when unveiled in 2022.

£20.8m Infinity Gauntlet replica goes up for auction

Retired builder Michael Constable, 82, was buried alongside his late son at St Bartholomew's Church in Wolverhampton.

Family must bury dad twice after grave blunder

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

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

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Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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