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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?

Houghton Conquest Lower School

No stopping rule to be introduced outside this primary school

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Orchards Estate Agents, Ampthill)

Step inside this gorgeous 17th-century former rectory

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Here are the road closures for Bedford's remembrance events

If you’re out and about in Central Beds, be warned as a few roads will be temporarily closed in Lidlington

Expect delays as two roads at Lidlington to shut temporarily

Furniture Warehouse will open on Saturday, October 3

It's official: New Bedford furniture shop to open at the beginning of next month

The Bedford Arms, Oakley

Pub in Oakley submits application to expand alcohol licence

Pictures courtesy of BTG Eddisons

Former Bedford dentists' could become another business - or your future home

Crews from Kempston Community Fire Station and Bedford Community Fire Station were on hand to help a horse in need.

No horsing around for firefighters called to animal rescue

Drinks company buys Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand
Brookfield Drinks Ltd has snapped up the Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer brand from Halewood Artisanal Spirits.
Clare Turner

Silver Street, in Great Barford, will temporarily shut between August 10 to 28

Road in Great Barford to close for THREE WEEKS for resurfacing

Lovell Road, Oakley, at the junction with Church Lane to the roundabout at Oakley Road, Clapham, will be closed between 9am and 3.30pm during the phased roadworks

Phased roads closure in Oakley for pothole repairs

Food hygiene inspectors tell takeaway "some improvement necessary"

Bedford High Street

Bedford High Street to close AGAIN - this time for new gas supply

Bedford High Street (Picture courtesy of Bedford Borough Council)

Anglian Water fix burst water main but Bedford High Street still shut

An emergency road closure has been put in place on the High Street in Bedford town centre this morning (Monday, July 13) due to a burst water main

Bedford High Street closed due to burst water main

Approximate location for the proposed development. Screenshot Google Maps.

570 new homes could be coming to Clapham

The Blue Monk in High Street, Bedford (Picture courtesy of BusinessesForSale)

Cliff Richard's favourite Bedford restaurant in hope of quick sale

Prebend Street, Bedford

Prebend Street to temporarily close so rotting telegraph pole can be replaced

Brookside Residential Home, in High Street, Kempston

Inspectors find broken furniture and unclean bathroom at council-run care home

Beauty lovers outside the eagerly awaited new Boots Beauty store in Bristol

Boots opens huge new beauty store with 200 brands and exclusive deals

Tingrith. (Image: Google street view)

Tiny village could 'go dark' as street lighting cost soars by 4,400%

One of the earlier East West consultation events

East West: Over 1,700 people take part as consultation reaches halfway point

Little Acorn Café, at The Royal Oak, in Roxton, was handed a one rating on February 26

Food hygiene inspectors tell café "major improvement necessary"

The Bear, in Bedford's High Street (Google/Pixabay)

The Bear offers free drinks for St George’s Day - but there's a catch

Templars Way, Sharnbrook (Google)

Expect delays as road in Sharnbrook to be closed for EIGHT DAYS

Although it's on the market, it's still business as usual at Bedford Cat Cafe

Bedford Cat Cafe: "It's business as usual here," says owner
The owner of Bedford Cat Cafe has vowed it's not closing down.
Clare Turner

Bedford Cat Cafe in Bedford's High Street

Feline like you want to go into business?: The Bedford Cat Cafe is up for sale

The Zip Yard Bedford and raffle winner Claudia Noakes

The Zip Yard Bedford celebrates a decade on the high street

Graeme Mulheron , owner of The Zip Yard Bedford with Russell Beard, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire

The Zip Yard celebrates 10 years of tailoring on Bedford high street

Bedford College's learning centre is offering introductions to IT as well as two open events

Want to improve your job prospects? Bedford College is hosting open days

One of the delightful pasta dishes at Caldesi. Image: Helen Cathcart

A gastronomical-inspired London staycation in Marylebone Village

Eton Mess Sundae

Fancy an Eton mess? You'll be helping seriously ill children in Bedford

Why cheese making at home is the new big food craze - and how you can get starte...

Bedford Brewhouse

Bedford Brewhouse launches new interactive children's menu

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Two jailed for more than 20 years for ruthless assault in Bedford

GAME recalls USB charger due to electric shock fears

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Next urgently recalls children's sandals over choking fears

Danielle Jarmin

Mini first aid training could help save young lives

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Mid Bedfordshire's Christmas pharmacy opening times

Shops '˜could be a thing of the past by 2050

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Salon owner Lorna Brawn (seated right) with stylist Kym Birnie. PNL-160202-122226001

Salon celebrates new look after car smashed into shop front
From the rubble and dust left after a car crashed into its shop front a hairdressing salon has risen again with a fresh look.
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