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Damage to Lurke Street Car Park after an accident on 21 April 2025. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Lurke Street car park closed until further notice after bank holiday damage

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that Lurke Street multi-storey car park will remain closed until further notice after a vehicle collided with the entry support post on Monday...
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Image of a crashed bus at Goldington Road / St Peters St junction in April 2025

No injuries after bus crashes into central reservation near Goldington Road

A bus has crashed into a central reservation on the junction between Goldington Road and St Peter's Street early this morning, but there has been no reported injuries. A statement...
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A pothole in a Bedford residential street.

New pothole machine could transform road repairs in the Borough

A new pothole machine will give Bedford Borough Council a “great start”to repairing roads this spring and summer, a meeting heard. The Rural Affairs Committee (3 April) heard that the council will shortly be taking delivery of a...
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a parking permit sign on a Bedford street displaying the times tickets are required

Cost of parking permits in Bedford up 28% since 2020 – but Council says increases match inflation

New figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request have revealed that Bedford Borough Council has collected over £460,000 from residential parking permits over the...
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London Luton Airport terminal building. Image: Twitter/@LDNLutonAirport

Mid Beds MP says jobs and economy boost from Luton Airport expansion must have environmental balance

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has welcomed the government’s approval of London Luton Airport’s expansion plans, saying the move could deliver thousands of jobs...
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the departure gate at Luton Airport

Bedford Borough Council welcomes Luton Expansion green light

London Luton Airport is set for major growth after the government approved controversial expansion plans that could nearly double its annual passenger capacity to 32 million...
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A tyre being replaced at a tyre shop. Image: Canva

Car tyre fitting near you: What to expect & how to get the best service

A smooth and stress-free tyre fitting experience starts with finding the right place. So, if you are looking for tyre fitting near you, then the good news is that there are several reputable...
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Council says bus operator issues are “complete rubbish”

Claims Bedford Borough Council is having issues with a local bus operator are “complete rubbish”, a senior council officer has said. The comment came in response to a councillor saying the “controversies” are out on the internet...
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A pothole in a Bedford residential street.

Bedford Borough Council told to prove pothole progress or lose funding, as East of England set for £65m boost

Local councils across the East of England are being told to prove they’re taking action on potholes if they want to receive their full share of a new £65 million funding boost from...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Too soon for detailed Universal train station plans says senior Borough Council officer

Detailed plans for a Universal Studios version of Wixams Station do not exist, a senior council officer has told councillors. After an update on the new train station during last night’s Environment...
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