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Grellan McCarthy. Picture: Bedfordshire Police

Prolific burglar jailed six years after gang threatened elderly victim in bed

Court news

Bedford duo caught dealing heroin and crack cocaine avoid jail sentences

Cranfield and surrounding areas have been affected by water pressure issues

Anger over water supply issues in Cranfield

Julia Jarman is among the authors performing in the reading tent as part of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival this weekend

See top children's authors at Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

Melissa Blake has endured years of misery due to sufferng undiagnosed endometriosis

‘My endometriosis left me with PTSD, depression, anxiety and in crippling pain’

The UK Health Security Agency has warned people to stay safe and take precautions in the heat with temperatures due to pass 30C this weekend

Amber health warning as temperatures set to soar

Amber heat health alerts issued for England.

Watch: Amber heat health alerts issued - how to stay cool

Yoga in Bedford Park

Hundreds turn out for yoga and wellbeing event in Bedford Park

EcoFlow's Wave 3 portable air conditioner is the ultimate in summer camping luxury

EcoFlow Wave 3: portable air con gets smart upgrades

People

Bedford's new Central Family Hub (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

New Bedford 'family hub' for 11 to 18 year olds to open in Allhallows
When is a youth club not a youth club – when the council calls it a family hub.
Clare Turner

Jacob Zuco (left) has been jailed for life for the fatal stabbing of Leon Penman (right) in a Bedford car park

Teen jailed for life after fatal stabbing in Bedford car park over designer coat

Lidl in Perkins Road

Bedford Lidl gives 'do not eat' warning as metal found in hash browns

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

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

McColl's in Church Street, Ampthill

Thieves steal alcohol in smash-and-grab at McColl's in Ampthill

Cost of Living

Blake Stephenson MP

OPINION: The Spending Review confirmed our worst fears; this government is spend...

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

Young people across the UK have a lot of big worries on their plates

5 of the biggest concerns for children in 2025

Brits feel some aspects of their own life are ‘out of control’ – from family life to work and finances.

Brits want control in life as over 'half' feel overwhelmed

Crime

Between 2023/24, Bedfordshire Police recorded 271 offences, up for 257 in 2022/23 (Picture: Pixabay)

Over 800 dog attacks in Bedfordshire in 3 years - just 3% resulted in a charge

The closure order at Bedford Pizza & Kebab House (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police granted closure order at pizza business in Bedford's Midland Road

One of the East Midlands drones

Bedford drones used in crackdown on railway trespass along East Midlands route

The new signs at Avon Drive (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police resort to warning signs in ongoing crackdown at Avon Drive shops

Domestic abuse file image, posed by models

Central Beds Council unveils new Domestic Abuse Strategy

Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst and Detective Chief Inspecter Vicky Macleod

Police officers praised for exceptional service - as eight more join the force

Business

(Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Bank of England's interest rate decision could leave you paying more
The rate decision offers little relief as bills stay high and pressure on households grows 💸
Alex Nelson

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major change to energy meter switch off plans that could affect bills

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket to open first full-size store in 7 years

Rosanna trying out the Photo Creator Mini Cam Digital Camera

Photo Creator Mini Cam Digital Camera Compact review: Perfect for kids

Jackie Hunter - The Champions Speakers Agency / The AI Speakers Agency

Opinion: From Bedford to Breakthroughs: Jackie Hunter on leading AI-driven innov...

Traffic and Travel

Bedford Train Station

Lines reopen after person hit by train

The collision happened on Friday (June 13) on the A428 near Bromham

Man seriously injured following two-vehicle crash on A428 near Bromham

You shouldn't be delayed by much more than 10 minutes

Bedford drivers told to expect slight delays on the A421

Bedford Train Station

Delays at Bedford railway station after train breaks down

Health

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

File photo of a person in scrubs at a hospital.

Half of care board jobs at risk in merger plan, council warns

Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season.

The common hygiene mistakes you shouldn't make this festival season

These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury.

Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury

Department for Education figures show 6,980 (22%) of the 31,938 pupils in Bedford were eligible for free school meals in January

Nearly a quarter of Bedford pupils eligible for free school meals

A scientist inspects a death cap mushroom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

Politics

L: Bedford Borough Hall and R: Universal Studios in Florida

New Local Plan will let Bedford get maximum benefit from Universal
A new local plan is in the works to make sure Bedford gets the most out of the Universal theme park and resort.
Laura Hutchinson

Bedford Borough Council's result Image: Climate Emergency UK

Bedford council tops county scoreboard for climate change action

School Keep Clear road marking Photo: LDRS

Keep clear road markings at schools not always legally enforceable

Bedford Borough Council Image: LDRS

Consultants brought in to help transform adult social care in Bedford

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Ruth Jones, star of hit comedy Gavin and Stacey, has announced her separation from husband David Peet.

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones announces separation from husband

The UK heatwave is expected to ease next week, even as experts warn that the risk of temperatures hitting 40°C is 'accelerating at pace' due to worsening climate trends

When will heatwave end, according to Met Office

Nationwide Fairer Share Payment of £100 has begun hitting accounts from today

Banking customers celebrate as £100 bonus cash hits accounts

A woman has been removed from a Southwest Airlines flight after a violent outburst against a fellow passenger.

Woman removed from flight after violent outburst

UK Trending

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

The Luxear cooling blanket is designed to reduce stress and improve sleep, with a silky soft finish that’s gentle on both skin and hair.

This ‘cooling blanket’ is going viral – here’s what shoppers say

The MeacoCool MC Series Pro portable air conditioner blends easily into contemporary interiors while delivering powerful cooling.

This Meaco air conditioner saved me during the UK heatwave

There’s nothing better than a cold, flavour-packed beer enjoyed in the sunshine – especially when the fridge is stocked with something special.

Summer beer bundles that beat boring lager – from £26.50

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last year

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling

Holt McCallany (L) and Jake Weary (R) in The Waterfront

Full cast of The Waterfront - who is in Netflix show

Weather

Amazon's cooling mats are an absolute bargain right now

Amazon pet cooling mats now from just £13.77

This bargain handheld fan has plenty of tricks up its sleeve

This mini personal fan is perfect for heatwaves—and it’s under £14

Perfect for picnics, Shark's Flexbreeze can run for up to 24 hours - and it's weatherproof

Shark’s powerful cordless fan is £50 off ahead of the UK heatwave

Education

University of Bedfordshire staff & Border Engineering

University announces new partnership to boost career-focused learning

Headteacher Michele McGettigan

Bedford primary school receives message from The Vatican on its 50th Anniversary

FE Student Awards 2025 Winners

Celebrating student success at Central Bedfordshire College 2025 awards

Jess Day celebrates her award with The Bedford College Group CEO, Yiannis Koursis OBE, and her colleagues from Shuttleworth College.

National recognition for two exceptional educators from The Bedford College Grou...

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