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UK Power Networks' vans parked on Bedford Road which has been closed so engineers can work to restore power to 205 homes after power went off at around 10am on 25 June 2025. Image: David Longman

Kempston power cut nearly resolved as just four homes await final safety checks

Power has now been restored to almost all homes affected by this week’s unplanned power cut in Kempston, with just four properties still without electricity as engineers wait...
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Comcast president Michael J. Cavanagh speaking at Kimberley College about Universal Studios UK. Image: Bedford Independent

Universal’s Bedford theme park moves closer as planning request goes to government

Universal Destinations & Experiences has submitted a formal request to the UK government for permission to build its proposed theme park and resort in Bedford, requesting approval...
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UK Power Network vans on Bedford Road during Kempston power cut 25-26 June 2025 Image Bedford Borough Council

Power still out for dozens of Kempston homes as engineers carry out checks

Around 45 homes in Kempston remain without power this afternoon (Thursday, 26 June), 30 hours after an unplanned fault left over 200 properties without electricity. The outage, first...
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Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

Cllr says Bedford ‘drug-free’ stats defy reality as safety fears grow

A Bedford borough councillor has accused police of underplaying the town’s drug problem and said residents no longer feel safe. Bedford Borough cllr Marc Frost (Wilstead/Conservative)...
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UK Power Networks' vans parked on Bedford Road which has been closed so engineers can work to restore power to 205 homes after power went off at around 10am on 25 June 2025. Image: David Longman

Over 200 Kempston homes without power for 24 hours as unplanned power cut continues

More than 200 homes in Kempston have been left without electricity for over 24 hours following a power outage first reported just before 10am yesterday (25 June). As of this morning...
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Mayor Tom Wootton's Universal mug with the list of locations for Universal Theme Parks around the world. Image: Bedford Independent

Mayor proposes ‘Universal Day’ to mark theme park plans

A special day to mark the arrival of Universal Studios in Bedford Borough could become a new annual tradition, under proposals due to be debated by councillors next week...
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111 Wentworth Drive

“Genuine need” for children’s care homes as new application made for Wentworth Drive

There is a "genuine need" for children care homes in the Bedfordshire area, a planning application has said. Plans to change 111 Wentworth Drive, Bedford to a children’s care home for a maximum...
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Council report highlights multiple cases of disciplinary action against Bedford’s taxi and private hire drivers

Bedford Borough Council has taken disciplinary action against multiple taxi and private hire drivers following safety complaints, traffic offences, and failures to meet licensing standards...
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Aerial shot of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival in June 2025

Locals line the Great Ouse to welcome back the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

The people of Bedford and beyond descended on the Embankment at the weekend as the latest Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival came to the banks of the River Great Ouse...
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Council to review usage of procurement cards to “reduce the risk of misuse”

Bedford Borough Council is carrying out a review of its staff procurement cards to ensure tighter controls and improved transparency, according to an internal newsletter...
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