Leighton Buzzard

File photo of children playing violins.

Inspiring Music service to change after 4-week consultation over its future

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
New research reveals a significant surge in online searches on how to save money on water bills.
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A recent photo of the band Zenana. Pic: Jean Fitch

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

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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

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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

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
It’s dubbed the ‘cutest event of the year’
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Bedford housebuilder offers a number of apprenticeships for students

Redrow is trying to find its longest standing owner

Bedford housebuilder launches search for longest-ever resident in one of their h...

Central Bedfordshire Council's headquarters in Chicksands and inset, Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye

War of words between council and police and crime commissioner continues

A tiny forest has been planted at Brooklands Middle School in Leighton Buzzard - Google maps

Dig out your spades for plant a tree scheme across Central Bedfordshire

CBC's investment plans secured the £4.6million.

Government funding to breathe life into Bedfordshire town centres

The fire is at Vicars Close, Biddenham

Fire breaks out at building near Bedford

The fire in Bedford Road, Kempston (Pictures: Bedford Community Fire Station)

Three-storey Kempston property badly damaged by huge fire

Ed Davey and Emma Holland-Lindsay campaigning in Ampthill

LibDem candidate for the Mid Beds says she will be a hard-working local champion

Ampthill Household Waste Recycling Centre

Ampthill tip to close for THREE WEEKS for maintenance work

Estate agent Claire Cossey has created “The Neverending Property” to help sell her friend’s £700,000 house in Bedfordshire.

Estate agent performs tune from classic 80s film to help sell home

Redrow South Midlands has made a donation of £600 to support a local homelessness charity and its hot meals initiative in Bedfordshire.

Housebuilder supports hot meals initative by Bedford's Prebend Centre

Central Bedfordshire College is celebrating the merger. Image: The Bedford College Group.

Central Bedfordshire College celebrates £80m merger with Bedford College Group

Doctor checking blood pressure of a patient, he is measuring pulses with a sphygmomanometer, hands close up

'Misunderstanding' over funding as health hubs 'still on the table'

It's 'lights, camera, action!' for Somewhere 2 Sing choir.

Bedfordshire singers star in music video to support homeless children

Greensand Country

New film showcases Bedfordshire's beautiful Greensand Ridge

Work is under way to develop a suite of cycling and walking infrastructure plans

Have your say over plans to increase walking and cycling in Central Bedfordshire

Electric vehicles are the way of the future. Image: CBC.

New electric vehicle charging scheme trialled in Central Bedfordshire
A new Central Bedfordshire Council initiative is making the charging of electric vehicles at home safer and easier for residents without off-street parking.
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Sun Street, Biggleswade. Image: Google Maps

Central Beds residents urged to comment on plans to stop traffic offences

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£4m education overspend in Central Bedfordshire could rise to £6m by end of fina...

A pair of 50 metre competition cards (plus sighters above).
Five shots are required on each aiming mark with each card carrying a maximum of 100 points.

Bedfordshire Ladies win national long range rifle competition

Hallowe'en horror at The Howl

Are you brave enough for The Howl near Leighton Buzzard? This gallery of scary H...

Leighton Buzzard golf Club captain Simon Rossiter and Roisin Scanlon

Bedfordshire school golfers are regional champions

There are lots of events taking place

13 Greensand Country Festival events for you to enjoy in May

Operation Christmas Child (C) Esther Jolliffe (Jersey Road PR)

Bedfordshire opens drop off sites for Christmas shoebox project

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Bedford man celebrates 20th anniversary as a McDonald’s franchisee

Anne Walsh and Vikki Dear along the Grand Union Canal

Friends from Bedfordshire village cover cross-country trail in support of childr...

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Bedfordshire town hit by third earthquake in just two weeks

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