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River users, activists and councillors join Surfers Against Sewage protest

River users and activists joined together on Saturday (20 May) to protest against sewage dumping in the UK's waterways, including the River Great Ouse. Organised by...

WATCH: Bird’s eye view of Bedford Borough from balloon basket

An experienced hot air balloon enthusiast took a flight over Bedford Borough recently and shared the bird's eye view with his followers on YouTube. Rob Parr, who lives...

Community groups encouraged to apply for Council’s annual tulip bulb giveaway

Once again, Bedfords's community groups are invited to apply to be part of the council's annual tulip bulb giveaway - and the earlier the better. Each year, as the floral displays along The Embankment are refreshed...

Council’s new survey asks ‘Are Bedford’s parks hitting the mark?’

A new survey is asking for residents' views on two of the Borough's most popular parks. The customer satisfaction surveys cover Bedford Borough Council's award-winning parks, Bedford Park and...

Saturday protest in Bedford will raise a stink about sewage pollution

A 'paddle-out protest' at Castle Mound and The Embankment in Bedford on Saturday (20 May) is taking place to raise a stink about the issue of sewage pollution in Bedford Borough. Swimmers, paddlers...

Bird Flu confirmed at Priory Country Park

It has been confirmed that bird flu has been found in 100 Black-headed Gulls that have been found dead in the last few weeks at Priory County Park, Bedford. The Department...

Reminder to keep your dog on a lead after swan attacked

Bedford Borough Council is urging local people to be extra cautious when walking their dogs in areas where nesting birds may be present after a breeding male swan was attacked by a dog and left...

The Panacea Museum: “Yggdrasil has fallen”

A tree that had taken on mythical meaning to a secretive religious society in Bedford has succumbed to long-term decay and high winds over the weekend. The Panacea Society's weeping ash tree...

Warnings issued over rogue waste carriers as ‘fly-tipping season’ begins

Bedfordians are being urged to make sure they are not contributing to fly-tipping around the borough by using rogue waste carriers to dispose of their rubbish. Bedford Borough Council say...

Owner of abandoned van fined by Bedford Borough Council

The owner of a van that was dumped on De Parys Avenue, Bedford, has been fined by Bedford Borough Council's Environmental Crime Team, as part of their campaign to tackle...