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Celebrate 40 years of the Greensand Ridge with countryside walks this September

There is no better way to experience the beauty of Bedfordshire’s countryside than on foot, and this September offers the perfect opportunity to lace up your walking boots and discover one...

Dedicated volunteer teams help secure national awards for Bedford parks

Seven parks and nature reserves across Bedford Borough have retained their Green Flag status during Love Parks Week, highlighting the work of local volunteer teams and council officers...

Bedford’s Gay and Miller score vital ‘List A’ hundreds in One Day Cup

Emilio Gay prepared for a second test series with England with a welcome one-day hundred for Durham in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, while fellow Bedfordian, Gus Miller followed suit...

Increased operating costs and fly-tipping signal removal of textile recycling banks in Bedford

Bedford Borough Council has announced it will be removing five textile recycling banks in response to changes in the sector and challenges to keep sites clean and well-managed...

Bedford Borough Council hosts special ceremony to celebrate Supported Interns

Bedford Borough Council has hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the young people who have just completed their year-long Supported Internships programme. Celebrating their achievements...

Ethan Vernon adds cycling bronze to gold as Commonwealth Games comes to an end

Cyclist Ethan Vernon capped an excellent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as he picked up a bronze medal in the Men's 10k Scratch race, adding it to a gold medal already won in the Team Pursuit...

Big Khan century tees up Queen’s Park Westfield for key win at Southill

Zahid Ali Khan continued his fine form in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League with an unbeaten 138 as his Queen's Park Westfield side continued their firm grip at the top...

Monthly column: Putting the heart back into Bedford town centre

When I stood to become mayor, I made a simple promise. That Bedford town centre would once again become somewhere people choose to visit. Somewhere to shop. Somewhere to...

Bedford wellbeing organisation added to NHS directory to support young people

A Bedford-based wellbeing organisation supporting young people has been added to the NHS MiDoS directory, allowing GPs and healthcare professionals to signpost patients to its services…

Appeal for witnesses after fatal three-vehicle crash near Stewartby

Officers investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision near Stewartby are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from drivers on the B530 Ampthill Road on Friday night...