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Coronavirus
UPDATE: Bedford records almost 360 Covid cases - and one death Clare Turner

People
Almost 1,000 Covid fines issued in Bedfordshire - including two for large gather... Reporter

Health
Midwives from overseas recruited as Bedford Hospital faces staffing shortage John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

People
Four Bedfordshire charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost Reporter

People
Kempston receives major boost to reduce flood risk Reporter

Homes and Gardens
Get inspired with this Grade II listed home's impressive interiors in Kempston Clare Turner

Health
Revealed: impact of winter and Covid pressures at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust Reporter

Politics
Bedford MP calls on Government to fix police funding formula before raising tax Laura Hutchinson

Home
Trans civil servant shares her life as part of LGBTQ+ History Month at The Higgi... Reporter

Education
Marston Moretaine school children help commemorate Captain Tom with new artwork Reporter

Cars
Why 18 January is the most dangerous day on UK roads Matt Allan

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News
THREE roads for Bedford motorists to avoid this week Reporter

Coronavirus
UPDATE: Bedford has almost 350 cases - and records two deaths Clare Turner

People
Fourth person arrested following fatal traffic collision in Bedford Clare Turner

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Burst water main causes disruption at Progress Way in Bedford Clare Turner

People
Railway station at Wixams remains on track to open in 2024 Clare Turner

News
Fatal road traffic collision in Bedford in the early hours of this morning Laura Hutchinson

CrimeSee more

Crime
"Sickening" Flitwick teen who coerced boys into performing sex acts on camera is... Clare Turner

Crime
Convicted paedophile from Bedford jailed for six years after breaching order not... Max Pearson

People
Rise in use of force on children by Bedfordshire Police Reporter

Crime
Five arrested and suspected heroin and crack cocaine seized from Bedford house Laura Hutchinson

Crime
Police seize car parked badly outside the old Greyfriars station in Bedford Clare Turner

Crime
Police data reveals Bedfordshire one of the worst car crime hot spots Clare Turner

Crime
'Inspiring' figurehead's departure means search for new Beds Police community sc... Lynn Hughes

Crime
More than 100 voyeurism and flashing reports in Bedfordshire Reporter

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Weather
Bedford drivers warned to expect dense fog Wednesday morning Clare Turner

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Yellow weather warning for ice in Central Bedfordshire Laura Hutchinson

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Gritters hitting Bedford tonight as frost forecast Clare Turner

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Gritters to hit Bedford tonight as temperatures plummet Clare Turner

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Lifestyle
New owners of Ampthill pub open doors later this month Clare Turner

People
Has your Bedford hospitality or leisure business been affected by the Omicron va... Clare Turner

People
Top CEOs pocket 87 times more per year than average Bedford worker Reporter

Business
Housebuilder relocates to Bedford business park Reporter

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Politics
Central Beds councillors branded 'out of touch' in debate on evening meetings John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics
Bedford council agrees to end fossil fuel investments for pension funds John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Politics
Sleepless nights and safety fears caused by Bedford temporary accommodation By John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

EducationSee more

Education
£4m education overspend in Central Bedfordshire could rise to £6m by end of fina... Euan Duncan

Education
Prizewinning young photographer donates her winnings to her Bedford school Laura Hutchinson

Education
Higher than average attendance for Bedford schools John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Education
School for seniors aims to help get older people in Central Bedfordshire back to... Lynn Hughes

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Coronavirus
UPDATE: Bedford records over 340 cases in 24 hours Clare Turner

Coronavirus
When all Covid restrictions could be lifted across the UK Helen Johnson

Coronavirus
WEEKEND UPDATE: Cases begin to drop in Bedfordshire as over 1,930 people test po... Clare Turner

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Arts and Entertainment
The Specials set to headline at Bedford Park Laura Hutchinson

People
Recycling errors "cost Bedford taxpayers almost £200,000" Reporter

People
Bedford music group gets £10k lottery funding on Blue Monday to help combat lone... Clare Turner

People
100 fewer workers in Bedford care homes since mandatory Covid vaccine Reporter

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