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The lockdown project that saw one man run every street and footpath in Bedford

We all had our lockdown projects, but one man's self-confessed 'geeky obsession with maps' saw him run along every single footpath and street in Bedford to help him get to know his hometown...

Police charge two in connection with thefts from vehicles in Bedford

Bedfordshire Police say they've charged two people in connection with thefts and attempted thefts in the Goldington area of Bedford. Drew Meakins, 29, of Old Road, Barton-le-Clay...

Rogers Court opens its doors to Bedford rough sleepers this week

“Comprehensive support is given to those vulnerably housed or sleeping rough, they recover more quickly and can then get back into education...

Great Barford, Willington and Castle Mill locks part of environment agency’s ‘pollinator paradise’

"It’s very pleasing to see people enjoying the explosion of colour and increased wildlife. We have reduced the areas of grass we cut to encourage nature in...

Tom Grennan becomes ambassador for children’s mental health charity

The ‘Making Me’ charity empowers children and young people to stay ‘mentally fit’ through knowledge and resources...

Bedford Borough awarded £288k to spend on English language programmes

The Government has awarded Bedford Borough £288K to spend on English language programmes for people who speak English as a foreign language. The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)...

Police and Crime Commissioner launches 100 day report

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye launched his 100-day report and 2021-2024 Crime Plan this week. At an official event, Mr Akinbusoye said a “key focus” had been...

Team Goddo to walk 165 miles for Children with Cancer

Bedford fundraising heroes Team Goddo will walk 165 miles from Portishead to Southend, this August bank holiday raising money for a children's cancer charity...

Police raid Foster Hill Road cannabis factory seizing drugs worth thousands

A Cannabis ‘factory’ on Foster Hill Road was raided today, with officers seizing thousands of pounds worth of the class B drug. One man was arrested on suspicion...

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