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Leaving your vehicle's engine running in Central Bedfordshire could soon land yo... Euan Duncan

Coronavirus
UPDATE: Bedford records over 100 new cases today Reporter

Politics
New McDonald's drive-thru in Bedford approved John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics
Developers in Bedford slapped with breach of condition notices John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Health
Flu jabs now available in Bedfordshire as vaccination programme gets underway Laura Hutchinson

News
Road closed in Kempston as emergency services deal with vehicle fire Laura Hutchinson

Coronavirus
Covid-19 update: here's how many new cases were recorded in Bedford in the last ... Reporter

People
Waste collection workers in Central Beds could be set to strike Reporter

People
15-year-old reported missing from Bedford has been found safe and well Laura Hutchinson

People
Bedford's Oakley Road full road closure will be lifted by the end of this week Reporter

People
PE teachers from Bedfordshire complete seven marathons in seven days for charity Laura Hutchinson

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People
As fears over lack of gritter drivers spreads across Britain, Bedford council vo... Clare Turner

Crime
Two teenagers end up in ditch outside Bedford following 15-mile police chase Clare Turner

People
Rail operator at Bedford on the hunt for 250 apprentices Clare Turner

News
M1 junction near Bedford to close this week for smart motorway works Clare Turner

News
Residents to be given advance warning of road closures as Flitwick station's maj... Clare Turner

News
£6 bus pass to use across three Bedford operators gets a relaunch Clare Turner

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Crime
Man stabbed in 'unprovoked' gang attack by around 20 youths in a Bedford park Laura Hutchinson

Crime
Woman arrested after suspected Class A drugs found in car in Bedford Laura Hutchinson

Crime
Appeal after man indecently exposed himself to a woman in Bedford Laura Hutchinson

People
Girls are victims of most online grooming crimes in Bedfordshire Reporter

Crime
Gun found in washing machine during drugs raid in Bedford Clare Turner

Crime
Revealed: Sexual assault claims against male Bedfordshire police officers Reporter

People
Bedford headteacher issued with a bodycam after abuse from parents on school run John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

People
At least four people hurt in e-scooter crashes in Bedfordshire last year Reporter

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Weather
Yellow warning for Bedford as rain forecast Clare Turner

People
Bedford Cineworld claims cinema is the best place to chill as temperatures conti... Clare Turner

Weather
Met Office issues yellow warning of thunderstorms in Bedfordshire this afternoon Newsdesk

Weather
Summer finally arriving and this is when Bedfordshire is expected to bask in soa... News Reporter

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People
Hundreds come off furlough in Bedford as report warns over 50s could be locked o... Reporter

People
TEDx Talks return to Bedford with speakers including FutureBricks founder Clare Turner

Business
Family-owned accountancy firm which started life in a home office moves to Bedfo... Clare Turner

People
Fundraising calendar celebrates families supporting Bedfordshire NHS Lynn Hughes

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Politics
Car park charges in Bedford will not increase next year Laura Hutchinson

Politics
East West Rail Company boss visits Bedford to talk to Poets residents John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Coronavirus
Bedford's latest Covid update 'most gloomy it's been in a while' John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

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Education
This is the deadline for Bedford parents to apply for secondary school places Laura Hutchinson

Education
Two independent Bedford schools scoop major education awards Clare Turner

People
Bedford primary school names new ecargo bikes in competition Clare Turner

Home
New display at The Higgins Bedford showcases archaeological finds from Warden Ab... Reporter

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Coronavirus
Covid walk-in vaccine centres set to open to under 16s to boost uptake Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Covid-19 latest: here’s how many new cases have been recorded in Bedford over th... Reporter

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New ‘wonder drug’ injection for severe asthma given approval on NHS Claire Schofield

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Homes and Gardens
Here are just some of the best flats for sale in Bedford right now Clare Turner

Coronavirus
Covid-19 update: here's how many new cases were recorded in Bedford in the last ... Reporter

People
Bedfordshire residents urged to plant a tree for the Queen's Jubilee Bev Creagh

Coronavirus
More than 1,500 Covid cases reported in Bedford schools John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

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