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Celebration for popular village postmaster to mark 37 years of service

A celebration has been held for postmaster Bill Chandi, who has not only loyally served the Marston Moreteyne community for 37 years, but played a special role in Captain Sir Tom Moore’s epic...

Bedfordshire MP launches search for best local pub

Local MP Blake Stephenson has launched a new competition to find the best pub in Mid Bedfordshire, aiming to celebrate and support the region’s hospitality sector. The “Mid Bedfordshire pub of the year 2025”...

Bedfordshire MP proposed bill to tackle flooding has passed House of Commons first reading

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson (Conservative) has had his bill to combat flooding pass its first reading in the House of Commons. Flooding caused extensive damage in September 2024...

Local MP calls for crackdown on “the scourge of shoplifting” as PCC encourages people to report crime

A Bedford Borough MP has called on the Government to crack down on "prolific" shoplifting offences, calling it a "scourge on local communities", despite local police leaders calling on the public...

Wixams GP delay and Maulden flood fears highlight need for planning overhaul, says MP

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has called on the Government to urgently reform the planning system to prevent what he described as “bad development” in...

Monthly column: Universal Studios – focus shifts To planning and infrastructure to deliver for local residents

Universal Studios will deliver a fantastic boost for Bedfordshire, but after the celebrations last week the focus now turns immediately to ensuring that appropriate infrastructure...

Jobs, joy and Jurassic Park? Bedford responds to Universal Studios announcement

As Universal Studios officially confirmed plans to build its first-ever European theme park in Bedford Borough, reaction has poured in from across the region. From civic leaders and...

Breaking news: Universal Studios UK gets green light for £50bn Bedford theme park opening 2031

A new Universal Studios theme park and resort is set to be built at Kempston Hardwick, Bedford, after the government officially confirmed a multi-billion-pound deal with Universal...

Mid Beds MP says jobs and economy boost from Luton Airport expansion must have environmental balance

Mid Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson has welcomed the government’s approval of London Luton Airport’s expansion plans, saying the move could deliver thousands of jobs...

Local MP disappointed at response to Universal Studios questions

North Bedfordshire MP Richard Fuller (Conservative) has expressed disappointment at a response to a joint letter from him and Blake Stephenson (Mid Bedfordshire, Conservative...

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