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Councillors back extra planning safeguards to protect communities

Laura Peggs will be hosting the event on Saturday, November 14

Bedford Disability Matters launches community event at town’s What’s On Hub

‘An attack on democracy’ - Councillors clash over new planning rules

Civic dignitaries, Armed Forces representatives and community members gather with poppy wreaths during Bedford Borough's Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

Mayor Wootton joins residents in honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Barkers Lane

Barkers Lane to close for new pedestrian crossing

Garden waste collections run each year in Bedford from March 1 to November 30

Garden waste collections in Bedford pause for winter

File photo of woodland (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Ancient woodlands under less threat from housing than elsewhere, says council

Bedford train station

Bedford to London busier than usual later this month due to engineering works

Carrie Rawlings, founder of The Collaboration Choir, and the 'super choir’ in London’s Covent Garden Piazza

Bedford singers join 'super choir' to surprise Londoners with flash mobs

This 5-bed house is our Property of the Week (Property pictures courtesy of Artistry Property Agents/Paul McCartney picture courtesy of Getty)

Fancy owning this house where Macca once played Hey Jude on a child's guitar?

The new look McDonald’s in Aspects Leisure Park

McDonald’s in Aspects Leisure Park reopens with new look
McDonald’s has reopened with a new restaurant layout and the latest technology.
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Joe Pattinson and his wife, Layla Wang

Mala Dragon celebrates national recognition one year after opening

Universal United Kingdom Resort/Universal Destinations & Experiences

Universal theme park will have its own wastewater treatment plant

Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton, at a previous wreath laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday

Bedford gets ready to mark Remembrance Day

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service representatives sharing fire safety information with visitors at Bedford's Festival of Lights.

Fire service joins Bedford's Festival of Lights celebrations

Bedfordshire operating theatre staff picket

Theatre staff win pay battle following hospital strikes

Borough Hall, Bedford Image LDRS

Riseley farm planning dispute heads to another appeal

File picture: Pixabay

Animal schools service has licence suspended over safeguarding concerns

The former Goldington Road Surgery in Bedford (Google Maps)

Another application submitted to turn former beleaguered GP surgery into flats

This 3-bed bungalow is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Cooper Wallace, Bedford)

This immaculate detached bungalow even features air conditioning

Have you seen her?

Police concerned for welfare of missing Bedford woman

Site of the former 111 Warwick Avenue, Bedford

Application goes into council to build nine-block dwelling

A car or pickup can be registered for two years, a van for six months, and a hired vehicle for 24 hours

Council "pleased" 26,000 vehicles registered with Bedford tip under new scheme

Elan Weedon with Sonny after completing the Hertfordshire Half Marathon

Bedford dad raises thousands for liver charity after son's diagnosis

Reece Evans looks to shut down a ball forward - pic: Adrian Brown

Pitmen victory puts Eagles into the play-offs

Booktastic has received a grant to support its work encouraging children's love of reading

Booktastic wins major grant to help promote children’s love of reading

Bellringers took part in the last ring at St Paul's before the bells were lowered on October 5

Landmark project offers rare chance to view church bells and clock mechanism

Triumph: Bedford Athletic were victorious at the weekend - pic: Duncan Woodhead

Bedford Athletic enjoy a routine win over strugglers
Bedford Athletic enjoyed a routine 36-7 Regional Two Midlands East victory at winless Old Coventrians on Saturday.
by Jeremy Tyrrell

Stewartby Waste Management Facility, Green Lane

Waste facility given until 2028 to meet updated environmental standards

The site of the former Milwaukee's nightclub in Souldrop (Google Maps)

Plans for former Milwaukees nightclub resubmitted to council again

The B530 Ampthill Road at Houghton Conquest

New 40mph speed limit to be introduced on B530 just outside of Bedford

The semi-detached house sits on Ormesby Way in Bedford, with ample parking and a corner plot that gives the property space around its boundaries.

Bedford family home with four bedrooms and wraparound garden

Bedford Borough Council and, inset, a file picture of a teddy bear café (Pictures: IMG/Pixabay)

Video shows moment council investigates teddy bear café following complaint

Bedford Borough Hall and inset, mayor Tom Wootton

Councillors challenge mayor over devolution plans

Ambulance control room

Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

File picture: Pixabay

Woman treated by paramedics after fire breaks out in kitchen

Bedfordshire Police

Body found in search for missing Bedford woman

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire chief warns of risks facing county as consultation on 5-year plan starts

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms

Savana is pictured third from the right on the front row

Bedford Lioness helps England team roar to victory in mini football World Cup

King Kebab, in Tavistock Street, was given a zero rating following a food hygiene inspection on August 13

Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway "urgent improvement" needed

A CGI of the Bedford Midland west entrance

Charity calls for East West rethink as its says alternative could save £1bn

Melanie Ross

Railways do not appear fit for purpose, says woman injured in Bedford crash

Pictures courtesy of BTG Eddisons, Bedford

For sale: Popular Kempston pub goes on the market for £435k

Try-time: Bedford Blues cross the line in Nottingham

Tuilagi touches down twice as Blues beat Nottingham
Bedford Blues picked up maximum points after they returned from Nottingham with a 29-12 victory in their Elior Champ Rugby clash on Friday night.
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This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Michael Graham, Bedford)

Ever wondered what this house on the corner of Rothsay Road looks like inside?

The bridge at The Branston Way is now closed for repairs at Ladies Walk Viaduct (Picture: Bedford Borough Council)

Bridge now closed at The Branston Way for repairs at Ladies Walk Viaduct

Firefighters used a triple extension ladder to rescue the teen (Picture: Pixabay)

Firefighters rescue teenager trapped in derelict building

Top left, Bedford & Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin and below, Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

Bedford MP demands answers from mayor over taxi licence delays

Ritchie Wood outside the site of the new Universal United Kingdom resort in Kempston Hardwick (Picture: James Linsell Clark / SWNS)

'Last man standing' in road set to be demolished for Universal theme park

Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford & Kempston

Stronger leadership call following 'serious failings' at Bedford Borough Council

Olivia Danks

Bedford teenager beats more than 11k entries to win major poetry award

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has come under fire over new planning rules

Labour accused of hypocrisy over new planning rules

The Harpur Suite, in Harpur Square (Picture: Patricia Payne/Historic England Archive)

New forum will build on opportunities to help shape the future of Bedfordshire

The popular warehouse-sized Sue Ryder shop in Bedford's Ampthill Road

Customers put off donating to popular charity shop over parking nightmare

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