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Universal Studios: "The work is just beginning" to manage impact

Blake Stephenson MP (C-L) and Mayor Stephen Judge (C-R) with The Ampthill and District Choral Society.

Mid Beds MP and Ampthill Mayor in tune with their community

John Tizard, Police and Crime Commissioner

Monthly Column: Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard

Members of The Bedford Sixth Form Learning Lounge Team.

The Mayor of Bedford awards students from The Bedford Sixth Form as Ready2Lead? ...

Lloyds Bank building, High Street, Bedford Photo: LDRS

Mayor urged to reconsider plans to buy Lloyds Bank building on High Street

St John's School Choir performing Jingle Bells at Kempston Light Switch on.

St John’s School choir shines bright at Kempston Christmas Light Switch-On

East West Rail route map

'There is no consultation about what East West Rail is offering' claims mayor

Cllr Graeme Coombes has stepped down from his role as Finance Portfolio Holder at Bedford Borough Council

Finance boss at Bedford Borough Council steps down due to work commitments

Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford.

Oasis Beach Pool will close for good months after major refurb

An aerial view of Bedford. Photo by Historic England Archive/Heritage Images via Getty Images

Mayor says town centre redevelopment plans will help people be proud of Bedford

Medical stethoscope head lying on silver keyboard at doctor office worktable closeup

Councillors clash over progress in building more GP surgeries

The Bedford mayor and the leader of the LIb Dems have clashed over the progress in building GP surgeries in the borough.

John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Mayor of Bedford visits Wyboston Lakes Resort

Garry Lewis, Councillor Nawaz and Phil Holyoak at The Newells

Mayor of Kempston meets homeowners at new retirement community

Baa heck ... Ben, centre, with other Freemen and the Bedfordshire sheep

Baa gum ... Ampthill man herds sheep over London bridge

Kay Burley retired from frontline politics last year, and in November was honoured for decades of public service by being made an Honorary Alderwoman

Colleagues pay tribute to longstanding former Bedford councillor Kay Burley

Mayor Tom Wootton pictured with John McReynolds, Senior Vice President of External Affairs from Universal Destinations and Experiences

Theme park could boost Bedford economy says Universal boss on tour of town

File photo dated 26/01/18 of pound coins and English bank notes

Causes set to benefit from the Mayor of Bedford's Charity chosen

East West protest signs at Spenser Road

Over 70 people at Bedford council’s final public meeting on East West Rail plans

Mayor Tom Wootton at the Transport Committee march 6, 2024. Screenshot parliament.tv

East West Rail "caught with their pants down" mayor tells transport committee

Borough Hall, Bedford Image LDRS

Mayor’s Climate Change Fund still has grants available for Bedford buildings

The East West rail route

Latest reports on East West Rail to be livestreamed by Bedford Borough Council

The flooding in Bedford after Storm Henk

Mayor slammed over 'poor communication' during flooding across Bedford

Winter Wonderland in Bedford

Winter Wonderland 'made a mockery' of planning rules says councillor

Mohammad Yasin MP, Station Manager Martin Steers and Mayor Tom Wootton in new Bedford Radio Studios

Bedford Radio's new studio formally opened by Mayor and MP

Mayor Tom Wootton Screenshot Executive Monday, 13th November 2023 Image: LDRS

Councillor accuses mayor of U-turn on plans for Bedford to MK Canal Project

Bedford mayor's Christmas card competition is now open

Get creative and help design Mayor Tom’s Christmas card

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

The caravan was sprawled with warnings such as “ULEZ will be your Poll Tax, Mr Khan” and “ULEZ is a cash grab”.

Sophie Wills

Mayor of Sandy, Mayor Cllr Joanna Hewitt, was a special guest. Submitted picture

Ad Feature A new homecare service has opened for clients in Bedfordshire

Cllr Abbott Screenshot Full Council - Wednesday, 12th July, 2023

Bedford mayor scraps committee that “floated about and didn’t do a lot”

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates with extra show

Bedford mayor Tom Wootton at the Executive meeting

Legal advice over pausing Bedford's local plan cost more than £3k

Mayor Tom Wootton

Bedford's local plan will not be paused says mayor

Tom Wootton

Bedford's mayor 'appalled' by East West Rail route announcement

Dave Hodgson

Lib Dems thank former Bedford mayor for over 13 'tireless' years of service

Dave Hodgson

Mayor says there's more to be done - which is why he is seeking re-election

Mayor Dave at the St Mary's warm space is December

Those using Bedford's warm spaces passes the 2,000 mark, staggering data reveals

Sir Ed Davey visits Stewartby

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says Bedford's mayor is doing a 'fantastic job'

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

Credit: SWNS

Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after accident

Mayor Dave Hodgson visited Bedford Road Primary School

Bedford primary school gets over £10k from mayor for new windows

Bedford’s Poppy Shop

Poppy Shop returns to Bedford for Remembrance

The Money and Pensions Service will be relocating from London to Borough Hall

Jobs available as Money and Pensions Service relocates to Bedford

Mayor says move will boost local economy

Clare Turner

The play area includes a wheelchair-accessible roundabout, see-saw and trampoline

Take a look around this new inclusive play area in Bedford’s Russell Park

Eastcotts Road in Bedford

Delays ahead as THREE roads in Bedford and Kempston to be resurfaced

The mayor discussed the topic during a debate this week

Less than average pharmacies in borough

A visual of how the new play area will look

Play area in Bedford is set to be improved thanks to £100,000 grant

The council is hoping more schools will take up the scheme

Bedford council has £400k to spend on helping community buildings upgrade

Bedford's mayor Dave Hodgson

Mayor praises Bedford people as Covid lockdown marks two-year anniversary

Dave Hodgson, Bedford mayor

Mayor hosts climate action event in Bedford this weekend

Protest posters in Poets area

East West route campaigners to stage protest at Bedford mayor's climate event

Bedford Road Primary School

Bedford Road Primary School goes green with ultra-efficient windows

Mayor Dave Hodgson

Plan to continue tax support as Bedford people face 'cost of living crisis'

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