The polls in Bedford Borough closed at 10pm on 2 May. While many areas across the UK have counted well into the night, and already announced their results, Bedford Borough...
Bedford's Oasis Swimming Pool has been branded "disgusting" after its outside has been allowed to deteriorate with little to no apparent evidence of repairs or maintenance. The operators Fusion...
Three drive-thru restaurants and a supermarket among plans for addition to Kempston retail park
Local Democracy Reporter
More drive-thrus and another supermarket could be coming to Kempston following a ‘screening opinion’ application submitted to Bedford Borough Council.
The application...
A Bedford man has been fined £10,000 for storing scrap at his home after he pleaded guilty for breaching a Planning Enforcement Notice. David John Wright, of Harter Road, was ordered...
Owners of a “tired” leisure park near Bedford town centre have been given the green light to redevelop the site and build four blocks of flats that...
From next Monday (27 April), Bedford Borough Council will be restarting green waste collections. The initial collections will take place monthly...
Bedford Borough Council has shared its concerns with the Home Office over the plans to use Sharnbrook Hotel to house refugees, a meeting heard. During yesterday’s full council meeting...
“Lights, camera, action” plans for Bedfordshire film and TV studio campus approved
Local Democracy Reporter
Plans for a film and TV studio campus near Stewartby have been given the go-ahead, despite concerns over its impact on local wildlife. Central Bedfordshire Council’s Development Management Committee...
New 24-hour McDonald’s fast food drive-thru set for land off Paula Radcliffe Way
Local Democracy Reporter
McDonald’s and Bedford Borough Council have teamed up to apply for planning permission to build a new fast-food drive-thru restaurant on the outskirts of town...
500 apartments, 96-bed care home and coffee shop planned for Ampthill Road site
Local Democracy Reporter
A care home, drive-thru coffee shop and more than 500 apartments could be built in Bedford if plans are approved. A planning application has been submitted for the coffee shop...
Controversial Katie Hopkins has had her forthcoming live show at Bedford Corn Exchange cancelled after a petition was launched to stop her from coming to the town. A 38 Degrees...
Bedford Borough Council has issued a warning over a possible River Festival scam that claims to be providing tickets for the event. The Facebook page, All Things Beds...