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Katie Riley thinks Bedford bus station needs security

Trans woman calls for security at Bedford bus station

Have you seen him?

Police release picture of 15-year-old missing from Bedford

Department for Education figures show the average A-level score achieved by pupils in Bedford was 28.5 out of 60 maximum points – the lowest result in the East of England, where youngsters averaged 34 points

Bedford pupils achieved lowest A-level results in the East of England

Mohammad Yasin MP, Station Manager Martin Steers and Mayor Tom Wootton in new Bedford Radio Studios

Bedford Radio's new studio formally opened by Mayor and MP

Adriatique

Swiss deep house duo Adriatique confirms open air Bedford date

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

The WoW Bus at Bedford

WoW Bus hits Bedford to help fight male cancers

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

Expect delays of between 10 and 30 minutes

Expect overnight delays on the A421, Bedford drivers warned

A homeless man begs for small change on the streets. Photo: Getty Images

200 people contact Bedford council for help with homelessness every month

James Burchell, partner and Co-founder of Tellon Capital, which owns the Harpur Centre

East West Rail is vital to regenerate town centre, says Bedford investor
He says changes between Oxford and Bletchley have already unlocked £23 million for Bletchley, so why not Bedford

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

The Embankment

Controlled explosion after suspicious device found in Bedford's Embankment

L-R Shanta (centre user), Fenella (Children's & Families Activity Facilitator)

Struggling community spaces in Bedford urged to apply for share of £500k fund to...

David Boden at Behind the Buses in Bedford

Bedford deputy mayor, councillors and passengers get a glimpse ‘Behind the Buses...

The Deshi Spice team pick up their award. Picture: Mez Captures

Bedford curry house crowned best Indian restaurant in the county

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 ...

The railway bridge at Lovell Road in Clapham

Council takes legal action against Network Rail in row over flooding at bridge

A6 Paula Radcliffe Way. Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2023 Google Image Capture June 2023

Management of roadworks on A6 Paula Radclliffe Way branded 'sloppy'

Plans include the replacement of the running track at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium. Picture: Google Maps

'High-profile and unique' leisure village plan for Bedford announced

Wootton Lower School, Bedford Road site, Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2023 Google Image capture June 2023

Work to move to two-tier education continues despite Central Beds pause on plans

File image of £1 coins and £10 notes (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Have your say over Bedford council's 'ambitious' 4-year budget plan

Friends for Life provide a befriending charity across Bedfordshire.

Mulberry Homes helps fund Bedford befriending charity

A Volvo car being charged using a Ubitricity lampost EV charging point.

Number of EV charging points has risen by more than a tenth in past year

Bury Court, Goldington

Neighbours demand answers after work grinds to a halt outside Bedford flats

Bedford Borough Hall and inset, Councillor Charles Royden

Plan to fill in disused quarry branded 'ecological vandalism'

Bedford station is getting an extra peak service to and from London St Pancras International

Welcome to the peak seats: Thameslink to increase capacity for Bedford commuters

How much do you pay?

Bedford households pay hundreds of pounds in extra charges on their energy bills
East Midlands Electricity has the highest standing charge, Eastern Electricity has the cheapest

Rivertree Free School

Rivertree Free: Name of new special school in Kempston revealed

Farmers are concerned over increased risks of flooding

Farmers’ fears as UK is battered by storms and flooding

After - how the A507 looks like now (Picture: Malcolm Tattersall)

Residents' fury after tree felling but council says they had to go

Office for National Statistics figures show women in Bedford were earning an average of £15.23 per hour as of April, while men were paid £16.00 – a gap of 4.8%

Women in Bedford earn less than men as gender pay gap widens in Britain

26 Harpur Street. Screenshot Google Streetview (C)2023 Google Image capture June 2023

Rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to reopen to meet 'ongoing need'

A special celebratory event to mark the steel frame completion of the school

New Bedford primary school comes step closer to opening

Jack Bayford

Heartbroken family pay tribute to "loving, funny, geeky" man killed in Mazda MX5

Alex Prior's new book, designed by Marvel artist Adi Granov

Bedford author teams up with Marvel artist on the cover of new teen sci-fi novel

This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Picture courtesy of Michael Graham, Bedford)

Take a look inside this MASSIVE £1.1m Victorian house in Lansdowne Road

Expect delays of between 10 minutes and half an hour

Bedford drivers warned: Expect SIX overnight delays on A421

The former Wilko store in Bedford

Property consultants instructed to find a buyer for former Bedford Wilkos site

Flooding in Bedford.

Flood Action Week: Bedford council 'committed' to helping manage flood risk

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

Mayor Tom Wootton. Image supplied by Bedford Borough Council

Mayor says he's like a 'fat bloke in a sweet shop' who wants 'everything now'

London Northwestern Railway services have resumed on the Marston Vale Line

Train services resume between Bedford and Bletchley

Nicci Cochrane of Gracie's House

Meet the former fashion buyer making a business out of upcycling furniture

Screenshot Housing Committee Wednesday, 15th November 2023 showing an example of a sleeping pod Image: LDRS

Concerns raised over pods for Bedford's rough sleepers
Bedford Borough Council is looking at providing sleeping pods after a suggestion from a charity partner

There'll be a huge selection of Christmas gifts and decorations at the Bedford MS Therapy Centre's Winter Craft Festival on Saturday (November 25)

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at this craft festival

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Bedford's Miyah’s Kitchen expands menu to include halal breakfast and brunch

Mentors and students meet at Bedford Academy

Bedford Giving reaches mentor milestone

The Cricketer's Schools Guide 2024

Bedford schools named among UK's best for cricket

Indicative kitchen / dining room interior at Royal Gardens

Abbey New Homes launches 232 much needed homes in Wixams

George and Joyce pay tribute.

Bedford RAF veteran pays Remembrance Day tribute

Addison Howard Park in Kempston

Bedford council revamp two more playgrounds as part of £500k investment

John's award-winning picture of his daughter (Picture: John Plummer)

Bedford amateur photographer wins award for photo of his daughter

Bedford train station

Landslip causes train delays between Bedford and Brighton

Mayor Tom Wootton Screenshot Executive Monday, 13th November 2023 Image: LDRS

Councillor accuses mayor of U-turn on plans for Bedford to MK Canal Project