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Paul Hutchinson & Erica Roffe

Anti-social motorcyclists riding along Mile Road Bedford. Image: Michael Targaryen

Bedfordshire Police challenged over response to anti-social motorcyclists

Bedfordshire Police challenged over anti-social motorcyclists in Elstow, as Mohammad Yasin and the force respond to his concerns. Michael Targaryen says he has raised concerns...
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“Someone will be seriously hurt” town centre resident warns anti-social motorcycling must be dealt with

Someone will be "seriously hurt or killed" if persistent anti-social behaviour by some motorcyclists is not tackled in the town centre, according to a town centre resident who says he has made...
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The smashed lower window of the front door to One Stop on Castle Road.

“Urgent action” needed to protect staff at local One Stop targeted by criminals

Calls have been made to do more to protect staff and tackle retail crime after a local One Stop was burgled and suffered an increase in shoplifting incidents in recent weeks...
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the departure gate at Luton Airport

Luton Airport bosses push for expansion amid environmental and infrastructure concerns

Bosses at Luton Airport have called on the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to formalise the government’s approval of development at the airport allowing it to...
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Sudden flooding Avon Drive.

Schools and roads closed after flash floods in Bedford

Both sites of Castle Newnham School are closed to pupils today (Thursday) due to what has been described as 'severe flooding'. Pupils were due to break up for half term this...
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Council will host ‘virtual’ meetings to hear views on East West Rail

Bedford Borough Council has said it will hold two virtual meetings to hear views from residents and businesses about East West Rail's (EWR) consultation so they can form their response...
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Bedford Borough River Great Ouse Floods December 2020

Thanks given to those who showed “Bedford Borough’s incredible community spirit”

Bedford's Mayor has thanked volunteers and organisations who displayed "Bedford Borough’s incredible community spirit" by helping those affected by flooding in areas along the...
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Spot the difference. Two photos taken almost a month apart show no change in social distancing outside the Bedford Wetherspoons pub 'The Pilgrims Progress'. The picture on the left was taken by @kevin27677521 on 15 August, the right hand picture was taken on 12 September by Nigel Smith.

Bedford Wetherspoons under fire (again) for lack of social distancing in queue

Bedford's Wetherspoons, The Pilgrim's Progress, has come under fire again after another photo has emerged showing a lack of social distancing in people queuing up outside. The picture...
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Caretaker PCC, Kathryn Holloway

BAME leaders say Bedfordshire PCC’s ‘racism accusation’ to local media is “disgraceful”

BAME leaders across Bedford have reacted strongly to comments made by Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, who appeared to accuse the Bedford Independent...
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coronavirus

Bedford Borough has highest coronavirus infection rate in East of England

Bedford Borough has the highest coronavirus infection rate within the Eastern region. And with 685 confirmed cases and 174 deaths recorded at Bedford...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council apologises and pays compensation after housing bidding blunder

Carers in Bedfordshire volunteer helping an older man with a jigsaw puzzle. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

Singer, actor, dancer and DJ Zoe Birkett is picuted sitting on the floor surrounded by DJ equipment ahead of her Diva Download show at MillFest

West End star Zoe Birkett talks MillFest, her 25-year career, and making a life in Bedfordshire

(l-) Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, known as Zandile, and daughters Nala and Natalie. Image: Supplied by Bedfordshire Police

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark MBE joins Bedford Modern School (BMS) September 2021

Former England rugby star signs up as local CIC ambassador

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