UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming ‘DJ Xara’
Prince William revealed on BBC One's The Graham Norton Show that he once aspired to become a policeman, describing the role as…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
What a spectre – Bond boys bounce around London
The search for the next James Bond is reportedly entering its final phase this weekend with screen tests taking place in London.…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Could Somerset pub be the oldest in England?
The George Inn in Norton St Philip, Somerset, may be England's oldest pub, according to recent investigations by Historic England. Archaeological analysis
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Reward offered over murder in flat used as brothel
A £20,000 reward has been offered by Crimestoppers for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible for the murder of…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Habitat destroyed by Cairngorms fire to be restored with government funding
The Scottish government has allocated over £1 million to nature recovery projects, including £150,100 specifically for restoring habitats damaged by the Ju
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Thousands of people gather in support of Drumcree Orangemen
Thousands gathered in Portadown to support the Orange Order amid ongoing tensions over the Drumcree dispute, which centres on the Orange Order's…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Murder charge after body found in wheelie bin
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body partially inside a wheelie bin in Plymouth. Devon and…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III is set to begin a nine-day tour of the Caribbean, visiting the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda for…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, severed contact with her father, Thomas Markle, last year, citing abuse allegations. According to sources close…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Local Lioness wins ‘Minifootball’ bronze for England at World Cup in Croatia
Bedford footballer Savana Fearon has won a bronze medal with the England women's team at the 2026 Women’s Minifootball World Cup held…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Councillors unanimously approve plans for new Great Barford GP surgery
Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved plans for a new GP surgery in Great Barford, marking a significant advancement in…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Air ambulance charity launches urgent appeal to help with rising fuel costs
Magpas Air Ambulance, a critical care charity based in Cambridgeshire, has launched an urgent £50,000 winter appeal to address rising aviation fuel…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Court papers reveal Bedford Borough mayor’s £2.7m interest in major rail scheme
Court documents have revealed that Tom Wootton, the Conservative mayor of Bedford Borough, holds a financial interest exceeding £2.7 million in farmland…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Bedfordshire fire chief warns major infrastructure projects bring significant risks
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a draft five-year Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2027 to 2032, addressing rising hazards…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Petition launched against 570-home Clapham development
A community petition has been launched in Clapham opposing plans for a 570-home development on open land between Highbury Grove and The…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Search for missing woman suspended after body found near Bedford Embankment
Bedfordshire Police have suspended the search for a 36-year-old woman named Wioleta, who had been missing since 19 October. A body was…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai
Arif Patel, a convicted fraudster from Preston, Lancashire, remains at large in Dubai after orchestrating a VAT carousel fraud that stole over…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour
Sam Fender has criticised the high prices of tickets for his upcoming 2027 Proper Massive Stadium Tour, which will visit cities including…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea
A 36-year-old British woman from Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, has died in the Bahamas after attempting to rescue her two sons who were swept…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey’s Budget
The UK government will allocate £7 million in Chancellor John Healey's upcoming Budget to fund a full feasibility study on the possibility…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan’s father not shared with other law enforcement
In 2019, the Metropolitan Police received a letter containing allegations related to the Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle, concerning offences out
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Sport · 24 Oct 2026
News U21 loan Signing 15 hours ago
Bedford Town FC have secured the loan signing of Danny Anisjko, a winger who is a Latvia Under-21 international. Anisjko joins the…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
In the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors series two, contestant Miranda Hart was eliminated, intensifying the competition among the remaining player
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
As the UK faces colder weather and rising energy costs, families and experts offer practical tips to keep homes warm without heavily…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Tory activist in ‘contract killing broker’ claim had worked for party HQ
Jack Ross, a former Tory activist who appeared in an undercover Al Jazeera report offering to "broker" contract killings, previously worked for…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan’s father
The Metropolitan Police is investigating reports that a letter containing allegations about Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, was…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
UK to invest £100m in ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK government has announced a £100 million investment to establish a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL), described as a "world first"…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended his decision to appear on a celebrity episode of Channel 4's Gogglebox, which is part of…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets
Anthony Lee, the former Conservative Party director of campaigning, and his wife Laura have received suspended prison sentences after admitting to cheating
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Trial set for men accused of synagogue bomb plot
Two Iranian men, Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi, have appeared in court accused of plotting to target the Jewish community in Manchester…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner
Cleveland Police has yet to receive the £2 million funding promised by the government following a fatal crash on the A66 near…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Man dies after car crashes into supermarket
A man in his 30s has died after a car crashed into a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton on Friday evening. West Midlands…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Trump says Burnham ‘getting it done’ after Jackdaw decision
US President Donald Trump has praised UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's approval of production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field, describing…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Green councillors face Labour deadline to disown Zionism policy
Labour is considering ending power-sharing agreements with Green councillors unless they disown the Green Party's recent policy motion that labels Zionism
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
GP says she was forced out of job after raising concerns about gender treatment
Dr Sarah Redvers, a safeguarding GP in Sussex, has brought a claim of constructive dismissal against NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board and…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Devolution plan for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes raises questions
The UK Government has decided to establish a Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Strategic Authority, foregoing proposals for a broader six-counci
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
Storm Austen has caused significant disruption across southern England and Wales, leaving over 15,000 homes without power and leading to travel delays…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Police seize replica firearm and sword during anti-social crackdown in Bedford
Police in Bedford seized a replica firearm and a sword during an operation targeting anti-social behaviour in the Brickhill area. One individual…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Sailor accused of plotting to leak information to Russia faces new charges
Teddy Young, a 24-year-old Royal Navy sailor, has appeared at the Old Bailey facing new charges related to allegations of leaking classified…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Military base asylum plans challenged at High Court
Campaigners opposing the government's plan to accommodate up to 1,256 asylum seekers at the former Ministry of Defence site near Bicester have…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
‘Sexually obsessed’ stepdad jailed for murdering student
Nathan Owens, 34, from Hartlepool, has been sentenced to a minimum of 35 years in prison for the murder of his stepdaughter,…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Man charged over Belfast knife attack pleads not guilty
Hadi Alodid, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, possession of a bladed weapon, and threatening or abusive behaviour…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Mum sentenced for killing her three children
Yasmeen Ali, 44, has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in a secure psychiatric facility after admitting to the manslaughter of…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme
The UK government is set to introduce the Your First Home scheme, offering government-backed equity loans of 20% on new-build properties in…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial
A major clinical trial has shown that a new personalised cancer vaccine, Intismeran, combined with the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, reduces the risk…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Ghost sightings at Woburn Safari Park it hosts ‘Madagas-scare’ event
Woburn Safari Park is hosting a Madagas-scare charity weekend from October 21 to November 1, featuring a four-year-old black-and-white ruffed lemur named…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit
The UK Government's new Be Ready campaign advises households to prepare for three days without essential services such as electricity, water, and…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has advised UK households to stock up on basic supplies such as tinned food and bottled water to…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Meghan says she was informed about ‘disturbing allegations’ against her father in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, revealed she was informed in 2018 about "disturbing allegations" against her estranged father, Thomas Markle, involving chil
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Chance to find out latest on East West Rail project at Lidlington drop-in event
Bedford Today news reports that a drop-in event will be held at Lidlington Village Hall on Saturday, November 7, from 11am to…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Fire chief warns of risks facing county as consultation on 5-year plan starts
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has launched a 12-week public consultation on its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2027…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Bedford mayor pushes for wider South Midlands authority to safeguard rural voices
Bedford Borough Council is resisting the UK government's push for a four-council devolution deal encompassing Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Mil
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Bedford Borough mayor’s assistant refutes government findings and denies undermining council finance officers
Trevor Roff, assistant to the mayor of Bedford Borough Council, has strongly refuted findings from a recent Government Best Value Inspection (BVI)…
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Sport · 23 Oct 2026
News Eagles match Winner’s 15 hours ago
Bedford Town FC has highlighted the crucial role of its physiotherapy team, Jazzy and Elza, in maintaining the fitness and readiness of…
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Sport · 23 Oct 2026
News Match Preview Away Scarborough Athletic in Scarborough 11 hours ago
Bedford Town FC will face Scarborough Athletic away in their upcoming league match this Saturday. Last season, both teams shared points in…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Lockerbie bombing accused loses bid to have case thrown out
Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi, accused of constructing the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988, has lost a…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Items recovered in search for missing fishing boat and crew
Items belonging to the fishing boat Kilda, which vanished off the north coast of the Isle of Lewis on 13 October, have…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Monk on Caldey Island gave naked photos of himself to visitors
Brother Titus Keet, a 78-year-old monk from Caldey Island off the coast of west Wales, has been accused of sexually assaulting a…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
A cross-party group of MPs has urged the NHS in England to expand access to the weight-loss injection Mounjaro, criticising the current…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that the increasing acquisition of care homes by large private firms, particularly driven by US…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns
The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has assured that Britain's electricity supply will remain secure and resilient throughout the winter, despite co
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case ‘like being raped again’
Detective Constable Linda Williams, a Metropolitan Police officer, has described the Met's handling of her rape case as "like being raped all…
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News · 23 Oct 2026
Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) and Bedford Borough Council face pressure to collaborate with Luton Borough Council and Milton Keynes City Council on…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Retired decorator’s Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m
A retired decorator from Woking has become a millionaire after auctioning a collection of Pokémon cards for £1.56 million at Ewbank's auction…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
UK plans emergency powers to protect undersea cables
The UK government has announced plans to introduce emergency powers aimed at protecting the nation's undersea internet cables amid rising concerns over…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists
Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has affirmed her support for Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed immigration reforms after initially avoiding a dir
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Police should not be scared to wade in to stop wrongdoing, says Badenoch
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the treatment of individuals who intervene to prevent wrongdoing during a speech at the Police Federatio
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Map thief leads ‘merry dance’ with return promises
Melvin West, 70, has been sentenced to three years in prison for cutting a rare 17th Century world map from a 1684…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
A US judge has ordered former President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath by 11 December in his defamation lawsuit against…
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Police ‘very concerned’ for welfare of missing woman
Bedfordshire police have expressed serious concern for the welfare of Wioleta, a 36-year-old woman who has been missing since Monday, October 19.…
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Go ahead for nearly 700 extra school places in Cranfield and Marston Moretaine
Central Bedfordshire Council has approved plans to create up to 693 additional school places across Cranfield and Marston Moretaine through the expansion…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Race to update services’ computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
A critical cyber-security vulnerability has been discovered in PHP, a widely-used programming language that underpins many websites globally. The flaw prom
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Prepare for supply chain disruption from cyber or climate emergencies, Streeting warns
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has urged the public and businesses in the UK to prepare for potential disruptions caused by natural disasters,…
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Market cancelled following yellow weather warning issued for Bedford
Bedford's Friday market has been cancelled due to a yellow weather warning issued for the area, forecasting high winds and heavy rain…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Claims ‘stabbed’ woman tried to drive to hospital because of ambulance wait time denied
Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died in hospital following a car crash in Bridgend on Monday, where police found she had sustained puncture wounds…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show
Newly released MI5 files reveal that Aneurin "Nye" Bevan, the founder of the NHS, was monitored by the security service for over…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Tommy Robinson hired detectives to find journalists, court told
Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has testified at Southwark Crown Court that he hired private detectives to locate and photograph…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Katie Price’s ex not guilty of raping girl, 13
Kieran Hayler, the ex-husband of media personality Katie Price, has been acquitted of multiple charges including three counts of rape, one count…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Senior detective accused of using AI for decisions
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into a senior detective from Derbyshire Police over alleged gross misconduct
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Man arrested in Bedfordshire after police officer shot is recalled to prison
A man arrested in Bedfordshire following a shooting incident involving a police officer in Nottingham city centre has been recalled to prison…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI
Barclays is set to cut around 5,000 jobs, approximately 5% of its global workforce, as part of a modernisation plan that increasingly…
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Bedford Lioness helps England team roar to victory in mini football World Cup
Savana Fearon, a young footballer from Bedford, played a key role in England's women's six-a-side team securing a bronze medal at the…
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Here come the ‘calendar girls’ who stripped off for Stagsden charity fundraiser
Alison Wilkerson, a dog groomer and pet photographer from Stagsden, has produced a second charity calendar featuring volunteers who posed nude to…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Daughter of woman killed by partner ‘refuses to be another victim’
Keeley McKee, who was three years old when her mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, has spoken publicly about…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb has updated its rules to restrict the chores hosts can require from guests, particularly regarding cleaning tasks. From 20 November, hosts…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Women targeted by police who ‘abused the badge’
Two women, Catherine Dobson and Naomi Meadows, have shared their experiences of abuse by serving police officers, highlighting concerns about misconduct wi
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Devon and Cornwall battening down the hatches ahead of Storm Austen
As Storm Austen approaches, bringing gusts up to 80mph and heavy rain to Cornwall, Devon, and surrounding areas, residents and businesses are…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Man Utd captain Fernandes rounds on boss Carrick after Champions League humiliation
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised head coach Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, one of the…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Four locations in the running to be UK City of Culture 2029
Four locations have been shortlisted to become the UK City of Culture in 2029: Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield, and Wrexham. The winning…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Only one female scientist named in GCSEs, research finds
Research by the University of Cambridge reveals that Rosalind Franklin is the only female scientist named in UK GCSE and National 5…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Dame Judi Dench: ‘I can’t do a play, a film or read any more’
Dame Judi Dench has revealed that her age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diagnosed in 2012, has severely impacted her vision, leaving her unable…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Criminals who skip sentencing will face solitary confinement or lose social visits
Judges in England and Wales will gain enhanced powers next year to impose stricter sanctions on criminals who refuse to attend their…
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News · 22 Oct 2026
Charity calls for East West rethink as its says alternative could save £1bn
CPRE Bedfordshire has urged the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander MP, to commission an independent review of the proposed East West Rail (EWR)…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer’s patients in new study
A new UK clinical trial, AD-SMART, has been launched to test multiple drugs simultaneously for Alzheimer's disease, aiming to accelerate the development…
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UK News · 22 Oct 2026
UK’s gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warns
A report by the Commons Defence Committee has highlighted significant gaps in the UK's Arctic defence capabilities, warning that a shortage of…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
From Dead Pubs to live pods: Lloyd Lugsden launches Pubs of the Shire podcast
Lloyd Lugsden, author of the Dead Pubs of Bedfordshire book series, has launched a new podcast titled Pubs of the Shire, celebrating…
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Sport · 21 Oct 2026
News Eagles lose in Penalty Shoot Out 9 hours ago
Bedford Town FC were narrowly defeated by Cray Wanderers in an Emirates FA Cup first round replay on Tuesday evening, losing 4-3…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Watch: Undercover filming shows lawyer advising how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine
The BBC has conducted an undercover investigation in which solicitor Mohammad Alias Yousaf, also known as Alias, was filmed advising a reporter…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Holocaust school lessons to be improved after ‘shocking’ antisemitism review
The UK government will enhance Holocaust education and explicitly address antisemitism in schools following a review led by former Ofsted chief Sir…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Tributes paid to ‘bravest’ woman who died of ‘stab wounds’ after crash
Eleanor Barnfield, 47, died in hospital after crashing her car into a wall in Bridgend on Monday. Police found she had sustained…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
MP harassed for ‘being English’ by man who took axe to pub
Michael Glover, 59, received a suspended six-month prison sentence and a five-year restraining order after harassing Labour MP Henry Tufnell for being…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has instructed ministers to devise a plan to eliminate standing charges from gas bills, which are fixed daily…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Garden waste collections to stop for winter across Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council will suspend garden waste collections for nearly three months over the winter, starting from Monday, 30 November 2026. Collect
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Police ‘very concerned’ for welfare of missing woman
Bedfordshire Police have expressed serious concern for the welfare of Wioleta, a 36-year-old woman reported missing since 8am on Monday, October 19.…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Aberfan disaster ‘most tragic of days imaginable’ says King on 60th anniversary
On the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, King Charles III described the tragedy as the "most tragic of days imaginable," paying…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway “urgent improvement” needed
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released its latest food hygiene ratings for Bedford businesses, highlighting a concerning result for King Kebab…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Man in court after three Jewish women assaulted
A 33-year-old man, Abdisamad Siad, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court charged with three counts of assault by beating following alleged attacks
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Hackers steal children’s data after company used ‘Password1’ to protect old account
In a cyber-attack on 1 November 2024, hackers accessed a test account protected by the weak password "Password1" on Data Cymru's systems,…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for life
Jamie Collins, a 21-year-old final-year student at the University of the West of England (UWE), was murdered by his housemate Zack Coughlan,…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds as Storm Austen approaches the UK, particularly affecting Cornwall and…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Civil servant admits he ‘made mistakes’ juggling five government jobs
Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant on trial at Southwark Crown Court, admitted to making mistakes while juggling multiple full-time public sector jobs…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Crystal Palace urged to retire bald eagle mascot
Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has called on Premier League club Crystal Palace to retire their…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Woman told Russell Brand he ‘treated her like an animal’, court hears
At Southwark Crown Court, a woman alleging rape by Russell Brand testified that he treated her "like an animal" following an incident…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has recorded its busiest year to date, responding to nearly 100,000 999 calls in September…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Railways do not appear fit for purpose, says woman injured in Bedford crash
Melanie Ross, a passenger injured in the fatal Bedford rail crash on 19 June 2026, has criticised the UK’s railways as "not…
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UK News · 21 Oct 2026
Teenage boy guilty of trying to murder girl, 15, in school
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing a 15-year-old girl at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Petition calls for villagers’ “voices to be heard” over 570 houses
A petition opposing Hallam Land's proposed development of 570 homes on the north eastern edge of Clapham has gained over 630 signatures.…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
For sale: Popular Kempston pub goes on the market for £435k
The Smiths Arms, a well-liked pub in Kempston known for its food and service, has been put up for sale with an…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Deputy PCC’s HerSpace event strengthens support for women and girls in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Umme Ali, hosted the latest HerSpace Bedfordshire event at the Addison Centre in Kempston on 14…
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News · 21 Oct 2026
Over 100 arrested since Live Facial Recognition rollout by Bedfordshire Police
Since its introduction last year, Bedfordshire Police's Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology has contributed to over 100 arrests across the county. The
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