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58% increase in CCTV cameras in Bedford since 2019

Bedford Borough Council said it has increased CCTV to help residents to “feel safe in their communities” and it has the funding for even more. Research from ironmongery supplier...

Bedford student heading for Northern Pole of Inaccessibility in climate-critical world record attempt

Bedford Borough's Sonia Evans has been chosen by world-renowned explorer, Jim McNeill, to join an expedition to be the first in history to reach the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility. The 20-year-old, who is from...

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...

Discussing investment zone sites in Bedford the “grown up” thing to do says Mayor

Having discussions to learn more about investment zones is the “grown-up” thing to do, the Mayor of Bedford Borough has said. Mayor Dave Hodgson (Lid Dems) was responding to...

Rare Lady Amherst’s pheasant spotted in Sainsbury’s play park

A rare pheasant was spotted in the unlikely surroundings of the playground near Sainsbury's on Clapham Road on Bedford yesterday (Friday). 18-year-old Sam Barnes was sitting...

Do you recognise these individuals caught near fly-tipping hotspots?

Solar Together scheme has ‘exceeded expections’

The Solar Together Bedfordshire scheme has “exceeded expectations” in Bedford borough, with nearly four times the expected installations planned. The Bedfordshire...

DEFRA confirms bird flu behind waterfowl deaths on River Great Ouse

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, is behind recent deaths of wild and waterfowl along...

Campaigners ask if you’d like a plastic free Bedford?

Local campaigners are seeking views from people across Bedford Borough about how they're reducing their use of single-use plastics at home, school or at work. Plastic Free Bedford...

Bedfordians urged to exercise caution following the deaths of birds in the River Great Ouse

Over recent weeks, there has been growing concern over the increase of dead birds and waterfowl in and around the River Great Ouse. Bedford Borough Council is working...