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Anglian Water

Water demand hit record 1.6billion litres in one day during summer heat wave

'Out of Control?' Image: Home-Start Bedfordshire.

Charity Home-Start Bedfordshire exposes reality of post-separation abuse

Gamble with your life at ShriekEasy

Fresh scares as The Howl in Bedfordshire marks 10 years of Halloween horror

Maths stock image

Workshop offer adds up to free maths courses in Bedfordshire

The ICB says the main delay currently is funding the clinical director roles (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Funding 'sticking point' for neighbourhood health areas

Bedford Prison

Three crews called after deliberate fire breaks out at Bedford Prison

Rushmere Park Academy pupils, Leighton Buzzard, welcome the news that 'kids go free' this August. Image: Alex Mayer MP.

Bus passengers welcome multi-operator ticket - and up to £9m in funding

A disabled badge is displayed on a car dashboard. Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Central Beds Council cracks down on Blue Badge misuse

File photo of a doctor and patient.

Council 'needs to fight' for much-needed health facilities

File photo of a doctor speaking to a patient Pic: Adobe stock

'Aspirational' list of new health facilities for Central Beds sent to government

Lesley Potter, Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK, is taking part in the scheme

Bedfordshire branches of Nationwide to host free pop-up dementia clinics
Dementia UK is running free pop-up clinics at Nationwide's Bedfordshire branches starting next week.
Olga Norford

Crews were called to a fire affecting solar panels on the roof of a warehouse in Caxton Road, Bedford, yesterday (Monday)

Solar panels catch fire on Bedford warehouse roof

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters - and inset CBC leader Cllr Adam, Zerny.

Central Beds 'one of the most interesting areas of the country at the moment'

File photo of a disabled parking sign

Two under investigation after crackdown on blue badge misuse

The scene of the Wixams blaze

Investigation to take place after overnight fire in Bedford

The cause of the fire in Silver Street, Bedford, is under investigation

Fire service probe into blaze at building in Silver Street building

Callum Ryan outside Wetherspoons' The Swan Hotel, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

‘I stayed at £70 Wetherspoons hotel - I was really surprised by it’

New for this Halloween is ShriekEasy

Brand new haunt joins The Howl line-up for Halloween 2025

PQA Leighton Buzzard

Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts expands in Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council has been urged not to be a murderer of the hospitality industry by introducing a so-called cafe tax

Warning that hospitality is under siege over proposed Central Beds cafe tax

The new facility was officially launched on Tuesday (September 23)

Bedford College Group launches UK’s first National College for Logistics

Debbie and her partner Andy are overjoyed at being back to their hone sweet home - 12 months after the devastating floods last year

‘It’s a joyous feeling to be back home after our flooding nightmare’

The fire happened in Eastdale Close, Kempston

One person taken to hospital following Kempston house fire

Suzanne Edwards with her husband Terence. Picture: Edwards Family / SWNS

Nan died of sepsis after missed opportunities to identify and treat kidney stone

Specialist Dementia UK nurses are holding clinics in Leighton Buzzard and Bedford to help individuals impacted by the illness

Dementia UK free clinics in Leighton Buzzard and Bedford

DJ Judge Jules (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Judge Jules to bring 10-piece band to sleepy village just outside of Bedford

The airship R101 pictured passing over Bedford as it makes its first flight in October 1929

29 of the most striking photos capturing a century of change

File photo of children playing violins.

Inspiring Music service to change after 4-week consultation over its future
A music programme in Central Bedfordshire is set to change after a 4-week consultation in response to falling attendance.
Laura Hutchinson

Cadent and Home-Start expand partnership to support families in the area.

Energy support available for families in Leighton Buzzard thanks to new partners...

A sign on the shore warns bathers and swimmers about toxic algae in Lake Windermere. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Water park manager explains the dangers in wake of new law over sewage spills

Explore Greensand Country this May

Greensand Country Festival returns in May

File photo of a school classroom.

Concerns over scrutiny as Central Beds Council agrees school organisation plan

A Central Bedfordshire Tidy Tip. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Booking system starts at Central Bedfordshire tidy tips next week

The Bumble Bee and The Blackbirds, in Flitwick

Two Flitwick pubs scoop major national award

Bedfordshire children celebrated their love of literature with some fantastic costumes.

In Pictures: Bedfordshire children celebrate World Book Day 2025

A flood warning road sign on a partially submerged road (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Long-awaited report into flooding in the wake Storm Henk published today

Parkinson’s UK’s Leighton Buzzard branch is calling on volunteers to help keep the group running, supporting local people with Parkinson's

Parkinson’s UK issues urgent appeal for volunteers to avoid risk of closure

Busy woman working at home office calculating and paying utility bills for house rent.

Searches for ‘how to save on water bills’ surge as costs set to rise by £123

A recent photo of the band Zenana. Pic: Jean Fitch

Bedford singer to release second single as part of reformed 80s girl band

Akbar Zaman

Local housebuilder offers apprenticeships for Bedford students

Ampthill - happiest place to live in Bedfordshire

Ampthill is the happiest place to live in Bedfordshire, according survey

Redrow South Midlands

Bedford housebuilder donates £600 to local swimming charity

The house in Grange Lane, Bromham, was boarded up following a major fire at the weekend (12/10)

Elderly man escapes major fire which gutted house near Bedford

From iconic bunk bands and vintage race days to fireworks and musical theatre; here's out 15 picks what to do in Bedfordshire before the end of 2024, with minimal Christmas involvement.

15 exciting events around Bedfordshire before the end of 2024

Look into my eyes!

IN PICTURES: Be prepared to be scared as The Howl returns for Halloween
Get ready for a night of spine-chilling thrills as The Howl returns to Mead Open Farm near Leighton Buzzard for the 2024 Halloween season!
Steve Sims

Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council Adam Zerny with Emma Hardy, Minister for Water and Flooding. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Council leader vows to examine if it could have done more to combat floods

Kiddi Caru day nurseries in Bedfordshire are welcoming parents to their Autumn open day on the 21st

Join us for Kiddi Caru’s Autumn Open Day 2024: Discover early years education at...

A flood warning road sign on a partially submerged road (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Work ongoing to tackle flooding problem in parts of Central Bedfordshire

The fire at Robert Bruce School (Picture: Steven Swaine)

Crews called to arson at old Robert Bruce School ahead of demolition

Center Parcs Woburn Forest on its official opening on June 6 2014 (left) and celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. Photo: Center Parcs

Center Parcs Woburn Forest celebrates 10 years by revealing fascinating numbers

Seeking this couple!

Bedford businesswoman hopes to reunite vintage clutch find with owner

Central Bedfordshire is taking part in the wraparound scheme - Photo Ben Birchall

Central Bedfordshire leads the way in extended childcare scheme

LEGO bricks (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Here’s what’s on over the school half-term holiday in Central Bedfordshire

File image of the inside of a bus.

Have your say over plans to change home to school transport in Central Beds

Lambing is Back Event Returns to Mead Open Farm

Mead Open Farm welcomes dozens of new lambs with family-friendly event

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