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Bellway buys 42 acres in Bromham and plans to build over 300 homes

Housebuilder Bellway has purchased 42 acres of land in Bromham with plans to construct over 300 new homes, set aside space for a new GP surgery, and invest millions in Bedford Borough...

Bedford Borough crime victims asked to shape future support services

Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour across Bedford Borough are being asked to share their experiences in an anonymous survey to help reshape local support services and police response...

Michael R Peters raises over £600 for local charities at Bedford River Festival

Bedford business Michael R Peters has thanked family, friends and staff after raising over £600 for Bedford Hospital Charity, Food etc and Sue Ryder St John's Hospice at the River Festival...

How to host an unforgettable casino-themed party at home

Here’s your guide if you’re in Bedford and thinking of swapping another night at the pub for something with a bit more sparkle: Blackjack, roulette and an excuse to just have fun with friends...

Gallery: Bedford River Festival 2026

What a fantastic weekend celebrating everything brilliant about Bedford at this year's Bedford River Festival. From local charities to local bands, we were entertained and inspired across...

Bedford friends new to running raise £1,860 for East Anglian Children’s Hospices

A trio of Bedford friends who only took up running a few weeks ago have smashed their charity target by raising £1,860 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices...

Fire at Kelpie Marine, Roxton closes A1 in both directions

Both carriageways of the A1 between the Black Cat Roundabout and Tempsford have been closed while emergency services deal with a fire at Kelpie Marine in Roxton...

Queen’s Park Westfield extend lead at the top with tense win over Lutonian

Queen's Park Westfield's lead at the top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League Premier Division now stands at 14 points after a tense nine-run victory over basement club, Lutonian...

Bedfordshire Police thank Bedford River Festival crowds and football fans

Bedfordshire Police have thanked football fans and Bedford River Festival visitors for a safe weekend of celebrations, though two people remain in custody following arrests in the town centre...

Campaigners at Bedford River Festival demand Westminster action on electoral reform

Electoral reform campaigners paraded through the Bedford River Festival on Sunday, 19 July 2026 to demand a proportional representation voting system during a nationwide day of...