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Central Bedfordshire children crossing the road “run the gauntlet” on the way to school

Children and their parents “run the gauntlet of traffic volumes and unpredictable motorists” when crossing Hitchin Road in Upper Caldecote to attend school, a meeting heard...

World’s only airworthy De Havilland DH-88 Comet Racer damaged after Shuttleworth crash

The world's only airworthy De Havilland DH.88 Comet Racer (G-ACSS) ‘Grosvenor House’ was badly damaged during an airshow at Shuttleworth's Old Warden Aerodrome, near Bedford...

MP launches second annual Mid Bedfordshire pub of the year competition

Local MP Blake Stephenson has launched his second annual Pub of the Year competition to find the best pub in Mid Bedfordshire in 2026. The contest will…

Bedfordshire’s new High Sheriff wants to champion kindness, volunteers and young people

New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Ismail Anilmis has pledged to champion kindness, volunteering and opportunities for young people during his year in office. Ismail, a well-known Bedfordshire...

Bedford Borough and Central Beds set for new SEND places funding

Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council are set to receive new Government funding to create more SEND places and improve support in schools. The Department for Education...

Bedfordshire bus route 42 sees nearly 47 per cent rise in passengers

Grant Palmer says passenger numbers on its 42 bus service between Bedford, Flitwick, Toddington and Dunstable have risen by 46.6 per cent over the past year. The Bedfordshire-based operator...

Tempsford solar farm project put on hold until Government Plans announced

A solar farm project on a 75-acre site at Tempsford has been put on hold by the developer to await a decision on government plans for the local area. Although no formal application...

School leaders anger at being “fobbed off, misled and misrepresented” by Central Bedfordshire Council

School leaders across Central Bedfordshire have accused Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) of misrepresentation and failing to work collaboratively on critical...

Investment rules questioned over possible Bedfordshire Pension Fund link to IDF

Microsoft’s links to the Israeli Defense Force’s (IDF) IT systems have led to questions about the Bedfordshire Pension Fund’s investment rules. Cllr James Valentine (Labour, Bedford Borough...

Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils look at reducing council tax support for area’s poorest families

Bedford Borough Council is proposing to cut council tax support for low income households from April 2026, while Central Bedfordshire Council is consulting on similar changes as both authorities...

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