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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 in Croatia. The tourn
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 rur
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 costs,
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 af
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 lin
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 Baulk, promoted by
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 found near the Bedfo
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
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 was arrest
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 information to