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Universal United Kingdom Resort logo. Image Universal Destinations and Experiences

Council and Universal reassure Bedfordians over delivering long-term positive benefits for borough

Bedford Borough Council and Universal Destinations & Experiences have reassured local people they remain committed to delivering the new resort despite a critical inspection...
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Bedford Borough Council to review mayor’s assistant role after political interference allegations

Bedford Borough Council is reviewing the mayor's assistant role following a damning report highlighting political interference and bullying. The Best Value Inspection report found...
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A selection of participants in the Junior Aquathlon at Bedford Park in front of purple banners

185 sports mad youngsters enjoy 20th Bedford junior aquathlon

Now in its 20th year, the Bedford Junior Aquathlon continues to bring out an increasing number of sports mad youngsters in the town, with 185 runners and swimmers taking part...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Letters: Together we can BID for a better Bedford

I read the recent letter calling for greater respect for Bedford with considerable interest. Like the author, I believe our town has enormous potential, and I recognise the frustration...
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Bedford Borough Council political parties collage

Bedford Ian writes…

16 October 2026: Shape up or ship out, Happy hedgehog, and Insightfully inciting. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough...
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Testing at Little Barford. Image: BedsGOVET.

Monthly column: Our testing programme goes from strength to strength

Now in our fourth year, BedsGOVET has evolved and grown its reputation for providing invaluable data through our ongoing water testing in the River Great Ouse, from Turvey as it enters...
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Bedford Borough Council political parties collage

‘You are all to blame’: Government inspectors’ stark message to all political groups at Bedford Borough Council

Opposition parties and the Conservative administration at Bedford Borough Council are divided following a highly critical government inspection report highlighting a combative political culture...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Damning inspection reveals bullying and leadership collapse at Bedford Borough Council

The government is sending in commissioners to oversee Bedford Borough Council for up to three years after an inspection revealed severe leadership failures, misogyny and financial...
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As part of the Summer of SEND, Spectrum Community Arts will be hosting an online arts festival. Image: Spectrum Community Arts.

Bedford secures £1.5m SEND grant, but system remains under pressure

Bedford Borough Council will see 90% of its SEND debt cleared by a £1.5m government grant, though officials warn the relief simply covers past borrowing rather than funding new services...
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Mayor Tom Wootton along with Page Thompson, President, New Ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences and John McReynolds, SVP External Affairs. Image: Owen Billcliffe/owenbillcliffe.co.uk

Bedford Borough Council launches development forum to support economic growth and investment

Bedford Borough Council is spearheading a new development forum designed to attract investment and connect local businesses to major regional infrastructure...
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