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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

“Bromham has done its duty”: Council’s planning committee refuses housing development

Plans for up to 179 new homes on Bromham farmland north of Northampton Road have been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee. This followed strong...
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The Leopards of Putnoe Scouts at a recent night out at Bedford escape room Don't Get Locked In.

Putnoe Scouts launches third troop thanks to growing demand

Young people in Bedford are gaining skills for life, making new friends, and experiencing real adventure, thanks to the thriving Putnoe Scouts. In response to overwhelming demand, the group...
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Leslie Sell Activity Centre. Image: Google Earth Image © 2024 CNES:Airbus.

Concerns ‘nationally important’ activity centre in Bromham could be at risk if home plans go ahead

New homes in Bromham could put an activity centre of “national importance” at risk if the plans go ahead, a local youth leader has said. David Heard, representing Bedfordshire Scouts...
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