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Secret collection of 150 vintage vehicles discovered across six Bedford barns heads to auction

A mysterious collection of 150 classic cars, tractors and boats kept hidden in six Bedford Borough barns for decades is heading to auction following the death of a local collector...

19th century shield reveals Bedfordshire’s links to an ancient pilgrimage

If you have ever wondered why the landlocked county of Bedfordshire has three seashells on its flag, then a historic coat of arms up for sale in Woburn next month may provide the answer...

Hats off as Helen’s headwear goes under the hammer

A unique collection of hats, worn by the former Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire during her time in the role, is going under the hammer next month in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Therapy Centre in Bedford...

Bedford postcard – believed to be earliest mention of Titanic disaster – goes under hammer

A postcard, addressed to a resident in Bedford and believed to be the earliest mention of the Titanic disaster, is going under the hammer later this month and is expected...

Car auction site asks permission for late night opening seven days a week

A car auction centre has submitted an application so it can open until midnight seven days a week. BCA has submitted the planning application to remove a planning condition to...

Bedford auction house sells free NHS lateral flow tests in bulk amid national shortage

The morality of a Bedford auction house has been questioned after bulk lots of free NHS lateral flow tests were discovered for sale on their website. This raises questions of ethicacy...

Souvenir of last person to be publicly hanged at Bedford Gaol smashes pre-sale estimate, selling for £2,250

A grisly souvenir from the 19th century execution at Bedford Gaol of the UK’s first female serial killer has sold at auction in Salisbury for £2,250...

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