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Verso Domani - Italian Immigrants Memorial on Greyfriars Roundabout, Bedford. Image: Simon Maddison Art UK

Letters: Future of Italian Immigrants Memorial must respect its historical and cultural significance

We, the undersigned opposition councillors, are writing together to share our thoughts on the proposed re-siting of the statue honouring Bedford’s Italian community...
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(l-r) Cllr Coombes, Mayor Wootton, Cllr Spice and Cllr Frost all in bright orange hi-vis clothing and hard hats at the site of the new Wixams station. Cllr Slice is holding a shovel and they're standing next to a sign that says 'Wixams'. There are diggers in the background moving earth. Image: Bedford Independent

Wixams station delay could cost council £32million

Bedford Borough Council faces a forecast £32.1 million bill after halting construction of Wixams Station, with final costs still unknown and no reimbursement expected from central government...
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Woman hand rejecting more alcohol from wine bottle in bar Image Brian Jackson Adobe Stock

Broadway supermarket loses bid to sell alcohol

A new Bedford supermarket has had its application to sell alcohol refused. Concerns about the application for Broadway 2 Supermarket, 34-38 Midland Road, were raised at Bedford Borough...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

“Bromham has done its duty”: Council’s planning committee refuses housing development

Plans for up to 179 new homes on Bromham farmland north of Northampton Road have been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee. This followed strong...
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Robinson Pool, Bedford Image Bedford Independent

Councillors ask for more detail from leisure operator over question of value for money

Councillors have questioned whether Bedford Borough Council is getting value for money from its leisure services contract after officers confirmed the authority remains fully exposed...
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Professional worker using pan knife for building brick walls with cement and mortar planning new homes builder building Image Adobe Stock:aboutmomentsimages

Additional 210 homes planned for Hill Farm development in Sharnbrook

Plans for a 210-home extension and community healthcare hub at Hill Farm, Sharnbrook, have moved a step closer after developers formally asked Bedford Borough Council to...
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The foreboding entrance to Oasis Pool isn't inviting.

Decision on future of Oasis Beach Pool due this month

Bedford Borough Council is preparing to take an Executive decision later this month on the future of the former Oasis swimming pool site. Last week’s Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview...
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A family of swans on the Longholme Lake. Image: Bedford Independent

Bird flu confirmed in Bedford Borough

Bird flu has been confirmed in waterfowl in Bedford Borough. Residents are being urged not to touch sick or dead birds and local keepers are reminded of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone rules...
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Yellow Warning (ice & snow) 6-9 January 2025. Image: MapTiler OpenStreetMap contributors via Met Office

Bedford Ian writes…

16 January 2026: Yellow snow, Pothole palaver, Bedford Banksy?, Trump trumped and Happy Birthday to me. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he...
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Mayor Tom Wootton was elected in 2023. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Bedford Borough Council faces £59 million funding gap up to 2030

Bedford Borough Council’s administration has told councillors there will be a £59 million funding gap over the lifetime of its 2025-30 Improvement Plan. The plan was presented to Full Council...
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