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One of the warehouses in Bedford where Kirkby Diamond has just completed three deals

Bedford Food Bank moves to bigger premises due to growing need in town

The row of shops at Brickhill Drive

Brickhill Drive Post Office in Bedford to move after Christmas

17% of parents said their child was not happy at their school while 11% said their kid did not feel safe

A third of parents say Bedford schools not dealing with bullying effectively

The rubbish dumped at Maulden Woods (Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council Community Safety Partnership)

Fly-tipper dumped this rubbish in woods near Bedford

Have you seen her?

Police release picture of teenager missing from Bedford since yesterday

The retrieved bikes, found in Raglan Green, Bedford, following a tip-off from the public (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police urge Bedford bikers to be vigilant after spate of thefts

Sport

Sean French (right) - hat-trick for Blues against Cambridge (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

French hat-trick as Blues soar to another big win
Bedford Blues ran in 50+ points on home soil for the second successive fixture during a 59-19 Championship victory over Cambridge.

Carl Mensah scores Bedford's second goal on Saturday. Pic by Adrian Brown.

Win at Hertford keeps Eagles flying high

Tobias Elliot of Ampthill, right, was among Ampthill's try scorers last weekend. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

First away win for Ampthill as Parks stars

Ladies captain Debbie Newnham-Davies presents the trophy to Rabbit's Sarah Conroy.

Rabbits see off the Tigers at Bedford & County Golf Club

Dean Adamson - 120 tries for Bedford Blues (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images).

Adamson milestone as he leads fightback for Blues

Crime

Wright Tebeck

Sexual abuser who left teen feeling like a prisoner in her own home is jailed

Ian Dalgarno. Screenshot Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Thursday, 23rd November 2023 Image: LDRS

Deputy PCC criticised over response to survey on perceptions of police

22 sexual misconduct allegations were made against Bedfordshire Police between October 2022 to October 2023

22 sexual misconduct allegations made against Bedfordshire Police

Police have released these CCTV images of people they want to speak to.

Police renew appeal over serious sexual assault in Bedford town centre

Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst

More than 4,600 cases of domestic abuse reported this year

She was ordered to pay fine by magistrates

Kennels shut down after owner continued working following license removal

What's On

Adriatique

Swiss deep house duo Adriatique confirms open air Bedford date
Pre-sale tickets go on sale Friday (December 1)

Author Bryan Wiles, with the copy that he carved of the Tadeusz Zielinski icon, the Mother of God Victorious.

A tale of hardship and heroism

Tom Jones. Picture: Cuffe & Taylor, Live Nation

Tom Jones and James announced as headliners for Bedford Park festival

Great team effort! Pictured are the sponsored walkers with Christian (far right).

Big-hearted sponsored walkers raise £1,605 for Emmaus Village near Bedford

Diners will have a very fine evening indeed. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature How to enjoy free fine wine with a Chinese meal in Bedford!

Health

The WoW Bus at Bedford

WoW Bus hits Bedford to help fight male cancers

Anton Du Beke and Team Lottie.org at the launch of Nights On Lottie 2022

Callout For Bedford Carers: £1000+ gifts exclusively for UK carers to celebrate ...

Sue Ryder Nurses at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Bedfordshire

Behind the scenes at Moggerhanger-based hospice

Expect delays if you go to A&E (Bedford Hospital/Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS FT)

Bedford Hospital A&E "very busy" as patients warned they'll have to wait

There were about 115 finished hospital admissions with a primary or secondary diagnosis of an eating disorder for people living in Bedford in the year to March 2023 – including 35 under 18-year-olds

Rise in hospital admissions for people with eating disorders in Bedford

File image of a doctor sitting at a desk

£9million earmarked for new GP surgeries in Bedford says mayor

Lifestyle

Clearglaze Ltd is on Bedford’s Elm Farm Industrial Estate

£1.9m funding at glass manufacturer creates jobs and helps double its capacity
They’ve invested in new machinery

This 4/5-bed home is our Property of the Week (Picture courtesy of Michael Graham, Bedford)

This amazing house has its own heated outdoor pool and detached log cabin

They will resume in late February.

Garden waste collections across Central Bedfordshire suspended from next week

Roberto Bosco, from AB Fruits, Richard Hill, BPHA chief executive, and Rosetta at the hub

Queen's Park Hub Café reopens in Bedford following requests from public

UK Trending

Royal Mail have confirmed the final dates for posting.

Royal Mail Christmas posting dates 2023 confirmed

Will Jamie Lynn Spears still get paid if she quits I’m A Celeb? (ITV)

Jamie-Lynn Spears leaves I'm A Celebrity jungle on medical grounds

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

Spotify Wrapped 2023 is available now

Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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