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Bedford Hockey Ladies kick start new season with tight win against University of Nottingham

It was another winning weekend for almost all of Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 senior squads, with 12 securing points from their matches, led by an excellent win for the Ladies 1st XI against...

Allen’s last minute penalty extends Real Bedford’s winning league streak to nine

A 94th-minute penalty from Josh Allen helped save Real Bedford blushes on Tuesday night as Rob Sinclair's side survived a spirited comeback by Leiston to eventually win 3-2...

Bromham housing project described as “historical vandalism” gets approval

A housing project described by local councillors as “historical vandalism” and “failing the residents of Bromham … past, present and future” has been approved by one vote...

Council installs 260 public EV chargers for Bedford homes without driveways

Bedfordians without driveways or off-street parking can now switch to electric vehicles with confidence as the council rolls out 260 new charging sockets across the borough...

Ambulance phone triage team wins top East of England award

The regional Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) has been named Clinical Team of the Year after safely assessing over 101,000 patients by telephone, ensuring ambulances reach the sickest people...

Bedford and Kempston pupils celebrated at annual excellence awards

Local schools and proud parents gathered to celebrate the achievements of over 200 young people from across Bedford and Kempston at the third annual Excellence Evening...

Bedfordians must register vehicles online before visiting Barkers Lane tip

Say goodbye to the 10-day permit wait. Bedfordians can now instantly register their vehicles online for trips to the Barkers Lane tip before new ANPR cameras go live on 1 October...

Bedford Ath edge Market Harborough to make winning start to new season

Bedford Athletic made a winning start to the new season in Regional Two Midlands East with a 35-29 victory against Market Harborough. It was a tough encounter against last season’s runners up...

93-home Bromham plan faces backlash over countryside loss and rail impacts

Plans for up to 93 homes in Bromham would occupy land wanted for a railway linking Bedford and the Universal Studios theme park to Northampton and further afield, says a transport group...

Late equaliser gifts Bedford Town a big point against leaders Hereford

Reece Evans' 95th-minute equaliser earned Bedford Town a key point against National League North leaders, Hereford in front of a bumper crowd at The Eyrie on Saturday. 1,432 fans were at...