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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
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 G
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 communica
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 3pm, to update the public on
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 to 2032,
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
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) report t
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 a