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Little Barford church added to Heritage at Risk Register 2026

An artist's impression of the proposed new station car park ( south view) in Ashburham Road, Bedfordplaceholder image

East West Rail reveals new car parking plans for Bedford station

Historic England has awarded a £490,000 grant for Bedford Borough Council to revitalise the Tavistock Street and Broadway areas of the townplaceholder image

Bedford's Tavistock Street and Broadway to get £490k for major revamp

St Botolph's Church Aspley Guise. Picture:  JThomasplaceholder image

Beloved church saved from at risk register thanks to grant for urgent repairs

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Expect a summer of delays as work earmarked for Bedford's St Paul’s Square

Brook Cottages has stood near Wyboston since the 18th century (Picture: National Highways)placeholder image

Listed cottages near Wyboston now dismantled as part of A1 revamp

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Help shape the future of culture, the arts and libraries in Central Bedfordshire

Clockwise from left: All Saints Church, Great Barford; St Denys Church, Colmworth; and St Martin’s Church, Bedfordplaceholder image

Almost a dozen Bedford heritage sites considered at risk

This image of Bedford's Garlick Brothers is being entered into the Historic England Archive (Picture: The Historic England Archive)placeholder image

This image of Bedford's Garlick Brothers to feature in Historic England Archive

Bedford Shire Hall General view of north elevation to 1881. View fom north. Pic: James O. Davies, The Historic England Archiveplaceholder image

Bedford’s historic Shire Hall has been upgraded to Grade II listing

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Escape to this historic Cotswolds location with history. luxury and so much more

Ellenborough Park Hotel offers a chance to truly relax in luxury while taking in its fascinating past and horse racing connections

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A Nigel Temple Postcard Collection showing a tree lined path through Bedford Parkplaceholder image

Can you help Historic England's project with a picture of Bedford Park?

From left, Councillor Henry Vann (portfolio holder for town centres and planning), Tony Calladine (East of England regional director), Eleanor Karklas (manager for economic growth & development at Bedford Borough Council), Bedford mayor Dave Hodgson, and Mohammad Yasin MPplaceholder image

Bedford MP and mayor see progress on High Street revamp

The wreck of the Klein Hollandia (Photo: Cathy de Lara)placeholder image

Shipwreck off UK coast identified as 17th century Dutch warship

The Tank House at World of Glass has been added to the Heritage at Risk Register following the appearance of extensive cracking caused by movement in the west corner. Historic England, along with St Helens Council, is working with the Museum to understand the condition of the building and propose next steps © Historic England DP371555placeholder image

Historic England: full Heritage at Risk register for 2022 released

The completed works at 19-21 High Streetplaceholder image

The Blue Monk in Bedford's High Street restored to its former glory

Bedford Corn Exchange, in St Paul's Square (Picture: Patricia Payne/Historic England Archive)placeholder image

Bedford Corn Exchange given Grade II listing

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What do you love about Bedford High Street?

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Council receives £1.76m to regenerate Bedford High Street

Museums and galleries in England are preparing to open their doors to the public after temporarily closing when the UK entered lockdown in March (Photo: Shutterstock)placeholder image

Here are the new rules to keep you safe when museums and galleries reopen

A man standing amongst the ruins of Brewers' Hall, City of Londonplaceholder image

The Rebuilding of Britain

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Rare medieval walls repaired and protected in Bedford after £114,000 grant

Site of the ancient monument in Wybostonplaceholder image

Planners reject proposal for homes near ancient monument near Bedford

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Bedford to get share of £95million investment

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Historic brick chimneys near Bedford to be bulldozed

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War memorials listed to protect their future

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Married At First Sight UK axed by Channel 4

Remarkit founder Eleanor Bucks on site at partner WasteCare in Leedsplaceholder image

Can refurbished appliances really save you hundreds?

The Supreme Court has ruled that oat-based products cannot be trademarked as ‘milk’ (PA)placeholder image

Plant-based milk swaps linked to nutrient shortfalls

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Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

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