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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 on Tav
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 2026 alone, markin
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 fit for purpose” following the
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. The planned site,
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 asking price exceeding £435,000, according t
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 Octobe
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
Bedfordshire Police appeal to find man wanted on recall to prison
Bedfordshire Police have issued an appeal to the public to help locate Jamie Peck, a 48-year-old man wanted on recall to prison. Peck, who has no fixed add
Bedford College Group celebrates T Level success and WorldSkills finalists
The Bedford College Group, encompassing campuses across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, is celebrating significant achievements this term, including exc
Mum backs TV star’s call to end ‘cruel’ school absence fines
TV star Anna Maxwell Martin has supported a campaign calling for the abolition of fines for school absences, describing them as “cruel and unnecessary”. Th