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9 November 2026
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Bedford's Mayor, MP and other dignitaries at the war memorial on Remembrance Day

Lest we forget: 2025 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

Events to mark this year's Remembrance Day and Armistice Day in Bedford have been announced, uniting the community to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces from...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

‘Empty’ Debenhams costing Bedford taxpayers half a million pounds each year

Bedford Borough Council is spending nearly half a million pounds a year on the former Debenhams building – with councillors clashing over whether the costly problems…
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Rowers on the River Great Ouse near the Bedford Swan Hotel Image- BedsGOVET

Monthly column: Updates from Riverfield community meeting about River Great Ouse water quality

Our recent presentation by Alan Horn, Chair of The Bedfordshire Great Ouse Valley Environmental Trust to the Riverfield community at Barkers Lane Reading Room was very...
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Mayor Tom Wootton holds up a cut out of the UK, showing Bedford as the the location of the proposed new Universal Studios Theme Park. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough Council to formally support Universal Plans but concerns are raised

Bedford Borough councillors are set to formally support plans for Universal Studios, but concerns have been raised over traffic, housing demand, and noise, and they say financial support...
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The exterior of Oasis swimming pool, before refurbishment, was often described as dirty and an eye-sore. Image: Bedford Independent

Report reveals Fusion still owed six-figure sums well after its contract ended

Bedford Borough Council has released a confidential report revealing that former leisure contractor Fusion Lifestyle Ltd still owed significant sums months after its contract ended...
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Bedford Hospital Image: Dr Robert Oakley

Planned new elective care hub at Bedford Hospital makes progress

Plans for a new six-storey Elective Hub at Bedford Hospital have taken a step forward. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has asked Bedford Borough Council to decide...
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Kimberly College student Karanpreet Sidhu is going to Bristol University to study Biochemistry

LIVE: Record breaking AS-level, A-level and T-level results announced at Bedford Borough schools

It's the day many students across Bedford Borough have been waiting for: A-level results day 2025. We'll be bringing the latest exam results news from schools across the Borough as soon as...
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Revellers enjoying the atmosphere at the St Cuthbert's Street Festival

Opinion: Not all publicity is good publicity

It’s not often that Bedford makes the national news. Every couple of years, The Times or The Telegraph includes us in their ‘best places to live’ guides, but they’re mainly puff pieces to do with...
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Approximate boundary for the proposed land south of Northampton Road, Bromham development

Bromham councillors back calls for more time over plans to build 315 new homes

Plans to build 315 homes on land south of Northampton Road in Bromham have been deferred for a second time, after councillors backed calls for more time to secure concessions from the developer...
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MyMaps screenshot of proposed new housing development in Turvey August 2025

Developer for 95 new homes in Turvey asks if Environmental Impact Assessment is needed

A developer has asked Bedford Borough Council to rule on whether its plans for 95 new homes in Turvey will need a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). In a request submitted under the Town...
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