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The three cars that had been abandoned. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Abandoned vehicles land three Bedfordians with over £4,000 in fines

Bedford Borough Council has prosecuted three people who abandoned vehicles, as part of a continued crackdown on environmental crime in the Borough. The convictions...
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Lib Dems accused of contradictions on CIPFA report validity as Bedford Borough council faces finance scrutiny

A bombshell independent finance review has sparked a political blame game as Bedford Borough Councillors clash over the actual state of the authority’s finances and the credibility...
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Roxton plan for 50 homes given second chance by planning inspector

Bedford Borough Council’s decision to refuse a housing development in Roxton has been overturned by a Planning Inspector – even though it conflicts with the local plan...
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Proposals for three ‘drive-throughs’ but no supermarket at new Interchange development

A planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council proposing a mixed-use development on land south of Interchange Way, west of Ampthill Road. But plans for a Lidl...
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Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

Businessman to pilot private security for Bedford town centre, PCC calls it a ‘political stunt’

Local businessman Peter McCormack has announced he will personally fund private security patrols in Bedford town centre every Saturday in August, saying residents and businesses have...
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Polling Station church red brick building. Image: Peter Fleming/Adobe Stock

Change coming to Bedford mayoral voting system after close 2023 election

Bedford’s razor-thin mayoral election result in 2023 has been thrown into sharper focus after the government confirmed it is scrapping First Past the Post (FPTP) for mayoral and...
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A sandy beach and deckchairs in Bedford town centre

Hometown tourist: Holiday fun for kids in Bedford this summer

This summer, look no further than Bedford town centre for some great family fun and even feel the sand beneath your feet at a beach in Silver Square. The John Bunyan Museum, Bedford...
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Some of the discarded screws, collected by a Clapham resident. Image: Clapham resident

Police increase patrols in Clapham to combat scourge of discarded screws in the road

Bedfordshire Police has confirmed it is increasing patrols in Clapham after numerous reports of screws being scattered across several roads in the area, causing damage to vehicles...
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The exterior of Oasis swimming pool, before refurbishment, was often described as dirty and an eye-sore. Image: Bedford Independent

Watchdog orders Bedford Borough Council to release Fusion contract

Bedford Borough Council has been ordered by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to release information about the closure of its contract with leisure operator...
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Bedfordshire Police officers speaking with people congregating on St Peter's Green in Bedford Image Bedford Independent

Monthly column: Safer streets, safer Bedford town centre

Bedford town centre is an important place to shop, enjoy hospitality, meet friends, attend cultural events, and conduct business. I have been visiting this town centre and taking...
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