Milton Keynes

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Deadlock on devolution deal as deadline passes with councils still at odds

Cllr Mark Arnull (right) Leader of West Northamptonshire Council at the England’s Economic Heartland meeting with (from left) Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Beds Council, Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council and Cllr Tom Wootton, Leader of Bedford Borough Council.

Devolution plan for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes raises questions

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms

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Care home rating slashed from outstanding to inadequate after damning inspection

Doug Hurley is set to touch-down at Cranfield University.

Out-of-this-world opportunity as NASA astronaut touches down in Bedfordshire

Fewer GP appointments are face-to-face

Number of available GP appointments rises - but fewer are face-to-face

Six Conservative Group council leaders have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for a six-council model to be considered for the South Midlands region - covering Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire

Six Conservative council leaders call on PM to rethink devolution boundary

A girl and a nurse. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Central Bedfordshire residents invited to walk-in vaccination clinic tomorrow

The image of Keith Flint was projected on the screens during Firestarter at the Warrior’s Dance festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

Thousands head to National Bowl for return of Prodigy's Warrior's Dance festival

The Prodigy on stage at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes, headlining their Warrior’s Dance festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Photo by David Jackson.

Live Review: The Prodigy celebrate triumphant return to The National Bowl

One lane of the M1 is closed near Bedford due to a car fire earlier today (Monday)

One lane of the M1 closed near Bedford due to car fire
Lane one of the M1 between junction 13 at Brogborough and junction 14 at Milton Keynes will remain closed for the rest of the day.
Clare Turner

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Council warned against 'tourism tax' for Universal visitors

Image shows one of the consultation events held at Lidlington

East West Rail consultation events attended by more than 3,000 people

The Mercedes-Benz dealership on Ampthill Road

End of an era as Mercedes looks set to leave Bedford after 40 years at site

A woman from Milton Keynes led a farmers’ choir to victory on the finale of Britain's got Talent. Photo: The Hawkstone Farmers Choir/BGT Press Team

Retired Bedford farmer sings in choir crowned Britain’s Got Talent winner

Entrepreneurs can benefit from new investment and mentorship opportunity

A jubilant Gavin meeting supporters after completing Sunday's London Marathon

Marathon man Gavin raises funds for Brain Tumour Research

Gavin White is running the London Marathon to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research

Man diagnosed with brain tumour after collapsing on the beach running marathon

illustrative master plan. (Image: O&H | David Lock Associates)

Plan for up to 5,000 homes approved despite concerns over 'crushing impact'

Property plans. Picture: Pavel Danilyuk

Plans for up to 5,000 new homes to be given green light by council

Plans to link Bedford with cities including Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge could help to unlock billions of pounds of growth

Board says plan to link Milton Keynes and Bedford by rail key to economic growth

East West CGI shows how Bedford stations will look

The BLMK vascular hub is relocating from Bedford Hospital to Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on April 15, and features a new vascular centre

Relocation of Bedfordshire vascular hub marks ‘significant milestone’

East West Rail workers

Not another one: East West to host another public consultation in Bedford

L: Former Beales in Bedford and R: Dancebox in Milton Keynes.

Professional dance and theatre college set to move in to former Beales

Edith Dog, a band based at Bedford Modern School, were crowned winners of this year's edition of the BLMK Battle of the Bands

Bedford-based band crowned winners of BLMK Battle of the Bands

The Hawkstone Farmers Choir have been catapulted into the national spotlight after their acclaimed performance on Britain's Got Talent over the weekend

Bedford farmer part of choir that captured the nation on Britain’s Got Talent

King of crowd work Paul Smith to bring comedy special to 350 screens nationwide, including Vue Bedford

King of crowd work Paul Smith to bring comedy special to 350 screens nationwide,...
Pablo Live is set to be screened in cinemas nationwide from 17th April, with tickets on sale now.
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Amazon confirms plan to shut Marston Gate centre following consultation

Milton Keynes sign. Photo: MK Citizen

MK expansion: council leader on whether new towns would cross into Central Beds

File picture of construction workers. Photo by Damian Gillie/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images

Government narrows down potential 'new town' locations to seven

There's still no sign of an opening date for the MK to Oxford line

Environment Agency appoints regulator for East West Rail project

One lane of the M1 northbound between J13 at Bedford and J14 at Milton Keynes is closed for clear up works following a car fire

Expect delays of 30 minutes on M1 near Bedford following car fire

MVM Bedford and Milton Keynes supporters outside Milton Keynes railway station

Bedford-based Electoral Reform supporters hold street stall for card-writing cam...

Borough Hall, Bedford. Image LDRS

Government confirms 'preferred' footprint for devolution

Extra catch-up vaccination clinics are available across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Half term clinics to offer catch-up vaccinations amid outbreak

Bedford College Digital T Level students visit the John Lewis Distribution Centre at Magna Park, Milton Keynes.

Bedford College students step inside John Lewis’s digital operations

General practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are offering many more appointments than this time last year.

More appointments on offer in general practices, new figures show

Totally 90s Festival Bedford!

Totally 90s Festival coming to Bedford

Gullivers tickets are a bargain at the moment - thanks to this deal

Gulliver’s Land Milton Keynes tickets drop to £50.99 in Wowcher deal

Site location of Keepers Place. Image: screenshot design and access plan - Hallam Land

Plans submitted for 3,500-home development straddling MK and Bedfordshire border

Fly A Spitfire at Cranfield Airport on 2nd May 2026. Shows FlyaSpitfire.com's two Spitfires used for flight experiences.

Spitfire passenger flights to launch from Cranfield Airport in 2026

Your local pharmacy can assess and treat seven health common conditions and, where needed, supply prescription-only medicines. Photo: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Pharmacy sore throat consultations up 80% as winter illnesses increase

Children will be protected against chickenpox thanks to a change in the NHS vaccination schedule

Children to be protected against chickenpox following change to MMR vaccine

Three North East cities are listed in the top 10 worst places for fly-tipping.

Fly-tipping crisis: Bedford named among top 50 areas drowning in illegal rubbish
Fly-tipping has quietly become one of England’s most persistent environmental headaches.
Clare Turner

The overturned lorry near the M1 junction 13 at Brogborough (Picture courtesy of National Highways: East)

M1 chaos after lorry overturns near Bedford

Keech's Christmas tree recycling is open for registration

Keech Hospice's Christmas tree recycling service is back

NHS figures show there were about 16,190 hospital admissions which resulted in a diagnosis of anxiety in the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area in 2023-24 – up from 12,780 a year earlier

Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety

Health authority staff within the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board are being offered voluntary redundancy as the first stage towards a 50 per cent staffing reduction

Beds, Luton and Milton Keynes health staff to be offered voluntary redundancy

What BRTA suggested prior to the 2019 Consultiuons for Bedford Midland Station.

Opinion: BRTA's reflections around recent East-West Rail announcements

Stuart's mum Joyce with Mark Pedder, Inclusive Health Palliative Clinical Nurse Specialist

Every pound becomes two in hospice’s ‘magic’ Christmas challenge

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Police release picture of missing 16-year-old with links to Bedford

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Restaurant chain saved from closure

Singers from Bedford, Milton Keynes and Woburn Sands joined a a surprise flash-mob at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, in support of BBC Children in Need.

Collaboration Choir members help raise £5,500 for Children In Need

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Videos released to support cancer patients across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes

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