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Japanese multinational given permission to build brand new HQ in Bedford

A Japanese multinational company has been given permission to build its new 13.2m (43 ft) tall headquarters building in Bedford. Bedford Council’s planning committee on Monday heard how Fujifilm, which...

Unstable former chapel in Stevington is a ‘danger to health and safety’ committee told

An old chapel building in Stevington is being held up by buttresses and remains a “danger to health and safety”, a meeting heard. The former Methodist chapel, in Park Road, was built in 1863 but ceased use...

New 24-hour McDonald’s fast food drive-thru set for land off Paula Radcliffe Way

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...

Castle Road house for sale with secret speakeasy

If you've lost count of how many times you've looked around a potential new house, only to be disappointed that it doesn't have a pub in the cellar hidden behind a secret door, then look no further...

Desperate committee chairman’s dash to the loo was a ‘rule breaker’

A set-to-bursting committee chairman apologised for breaking council protocols after making a just-in-time desperate dash to the loo during a marathon meeting...

Kempston housing development given go-ahead despite being 200 parking spaces short

A committee chairman used his casting vote to give the go-ahead to a development of 341 new homes on a derelict former factory site in Kempston.''

£1m Cardington Shed maintenance agreed by housing developer

Developers of nearly 600 new homes already approved for Shortstown have agreed to hand over £1 million to maintain historic airship Shed One at Cardington...

Chillingham Green residents fear for future of phone mast tree

Residents - concerned for the future of a mature tree in their community - have been given extra time to respond to a planning application for a phone mast after Bedford Borough Council put the...

Petition launched as developers eye up Shortstown farmland for up to 1,100 new homes

A residents’ petition has been launched after developers approached the council for expert opinions on the impact 1,100 new homes near Shortstown would have on the local area...

Plans put forward for 500 homes and new primary school at Milton Road, Clapham

Plans to build homes, children’s play facilities and land for a new primary school in Clapham have been submitted for outline planning permission. Following two year's engagement...

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