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Bedford's Town Centre Task Force with representatives from Bedfordshire Police and Bedford Borough Council. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Letters: What we were promised vs what we are getting – It’s time to respect Bedford

Not so long ago, Bedford Borough Council heavily promoted its consolidated town centre Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). We were told that bringing these orders together...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

Bromham housing project described as “historical vandalism” gets approval

A housing project described by local councillors as “historical vandalism” and “failing the residents of Bromham … past, present and future” has been approved by one vote...
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Electric Vehicle EV charging points Russell Avenue Bedford

Council installs 260 public EV chargers for Bedford homes without driveways

Bedfordians without driveways or off-street parking can now switch to electric vehicles with confidence as the council rolls out 260 new charging sockets across the borough...
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Bedford's Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Barkers Lane

Bedfordians must register vehicles online before visiting Barkers Lane tip

Say goodbye to the 10-day permit wait. Bedfordians can now instantly register their vehicles online for trips to the Barkers Lane tip before new ANPR cameras go live on 1 October...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

93-home Bromham plan faces backlash over countryside loss and rail impacts

Plans for up to 93 homes in Bromham would occupy land wanted for a railway linking Bedford and the Universal Studios theme park to Northampton and further afield, says a transport group...
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Grant Palmer and Stagecoach bus at Bedford Bus Station. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Opposition councillors claim victory as axed Bedford bus routes restored

Bedford's opposition councillors are claiming a victory after the council's Executive Committee report says it will reinstate funding for axed bus routes. After bus-users in Goldington...
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Cars double parked on Somerton Close. Image: supplied.

Council will target irresponsible parking in streets near Putnoe rugby ground

Bedford Borough Council has promised to increase parking enforcement in the Wentworth Drive area this weekend after neighbours reported blocked roads and emergency access fears...
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Universal United Kingdom Resort logo. Image Universal Destinations and Experiences

Government demands strict Elstow Brook pollution monitoring for Universal theme park

Ministers have issued strict environmental conditions for the £6bn Universal Studios project at Kempston Hardwick, demanding regular pollution monitoring of Elstow Brook and protection for wildlife...
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A Grant Palmer bus Image Grant Palmer

Grant Palmer warns of major bus delays due to Greyfriars roadworks

Bedford bus passengers are being urged to allow extra travel time this week, as carriageway reconstruction works on Greyfriars cause major delays to Grant Palmer services...
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Hints that Madness might be coming to town started to appear across Bedford this week. With pictures of a Fez being placed on street signs and a Fez even made its way onto the bust of Trevor Huddleston. Image: Cuffe & Taylor.

Bedford Ian writes…

18 September 2026: Parking prats, Party rift?, and Madness madness. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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