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File photo of new houses being constructed

More new homes starting to be built in Bedford this year

Blake Stephenson MP speaking in the House of Commons

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson marks one year in parliament with strong lo...

Bedford mayor's 'Universal Day' proposal postponed

Bedford & Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin

Bedford MP votes against legalising assisted dying - but bill is narrowly passed

Blake Stephenson MP

OPINION: The Spending Review confirmed our worst fears; this government is spend...

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Labour restores Winter Fuel Payment to millions of pensioners

Mohammad Yasin MP for Bedford and Kempston

Political Opinion: In a dangerous world, Britain must be prepared to defend itse...

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

Renewable liquid fuels offer a low cost and hassle free solution

Rural households in Bedfordshire more concerned about costs of switching to low ...

Colleen Atkins

New speaker for Bedford council says role is "an honour and a privilege"

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Call for clarity over mental health support for young people
Unclear thresholds for care may be contributing to confusion about young people trying to access mental health support, Central Bedfordshire councillors heard.
John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

"Money is tight, but it is important to invest in projects like this"

L: Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters and R: Universal Studios' theme park in Orlando

Councillor's concerns Universal Studios theme park could impact fostering

Universal Studios UK: PM says theme park will be 'huge boost'

File photo of models of men and women on a pile of coins and bank notes.

1 in 10 working age people in Bedford on disability benefits

File photo of children playing on swings

Record number of children in Bedford living in poverty

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Spring Statement: relief but unconvinced - I’m still reeling from cuts

Bedford Borough Council. Image: LDRS

Councillors urged to raise 'weakness in the law' over constitution change

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PIP reforms - what changes to disability benefits could mean for you

File photo of a pothole.

Row over highways funding at Central Bedfordshire Council

John Korchak, Inform Direct

Number of companies in Bedfordshire hits record high

An estimated 21.4% of five-year-olds in Bedford had dental decay in the 2023-24 academic year (Picture: Pixabay)

A fifth of children in Bedford have rotting teeth

Blake Stephenson MP at the Royal Oak in Aspley Heath

“The Government needs to change course to save our locals”

Malcolm Farrow, OFTEC, is urging more people to explore a career as a heating technician

More heating apprentices needed in Bedford as industry faces skills crisis

A pothole in Central Bedfordshire. Image supplied.

Council says it spends more cash fixing potholes than it gets from council

File image of a climate change protest (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Council working to improve after below average climate change scorecard result

Central Bedfordshire Council offices.

Warning Central Beds risks becoming a 'housing estate of MK' in devolution plans

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees
Over half of the survey respondents felt the same way about the tax on fees 💰
Amber Allott

Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin

Bedford MP disappointed over decision not to give WASPI compensation

A still from the video to Freezing This Christmas by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers

Who are Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers?

File photo of roof workers building new houses

Plan to build more than 1,000 houses a year in Bedford

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

After the rally, Blake met local farmers in Westminster Hall

Conservative MP Blake Stephenson Joins Mid Bedfordshire farmers In Westminster P...

File photo of elderly couple in front of a heating radiator, holding an energy bill. Picture: Solarisys - stock.adobe.com

Pensioners in Central Beds could get one-off £200 payment for winter fuel

Blake Stephenson MP speaking in the House of Commons

“The Government’s Budget will hit working people across Bedfordshire hard”

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Blake Stephenson MP speaking in the House of Commons

Blake Stephenson MP launches survey to listen to Mid Bedfordshire's residents vi...

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament in October 2024.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

The new emergency accommodation units at Charis House, in Ashburnham Road, Bedford

New emergency shelter facility opens in Bedford's Ashburnham Road
A new emergency accommodation facility on Ashburnham Road has been officially opened.
Clare Turner

Sir Keir Starmer speaks at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Watch: Keir Starmer addresses reason for cuts to winter fuel allowance

The free school breakfast clubs will build on support for families already available, the Department for Education says

When Labour's free school breakfasts will start - what we know so far

Protester speaks at winter fuel cuts rally.

Watch: Rally against winter fuel cuts held outside Parliament

Based on the new energy price cap costs introduced on October 1, a household will pay around £1,577 per year on energy

Bedford households paying over four tenths more to fuel their homes

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Police patrol Bedford town centre to help clamp down on anti social behaviour

Reports of anti-social behaviour offences in Bedfordshire hits record low

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

File photo of a cyclist.

Cycling ban in Bedford town centre 'keeping people safe'

The 300 new nurseries in primary schools are just phase one of the government's plan (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Labour's plan for creating 300 new nurseries in just one year

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