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Rail minister visits Bedford to thank first responders, rail staff and volunteers

Rail minister Lord Hendy has visited the area to praise the emergency services, volunteers, and rail staff who responded to last month's tragic rail incident. The minister met with representatives...

Step up against stalking: Bedford community walk returns this April

An annual walk to raise awareness of stalking and its impact on individuals and communities is taking place in Bedford on Friday (24 April). The Walk Against Stalking is part of National...

Bedford Ian writes…

2 April 2026: Pothole-free paradise, Responsible reporting, Rabbit responsibility, Selective outrage, and Tiny tennis. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...

Children’s shoes to be placed outside Bedford Borough Hall to highlight SEND delays and shortages

Families will lay out pairs of children’s shoes outside Bedford Borough Hall on Monday, 03 November (10:30am–1:00pm) as part of the national Every Pair Tells a Story SEND campaign...

Borough Hall working space offered to residents affected by Cleat Hill incident

The Council is offering office space to residents who have been evacuated from their homes or offices following the incident which occurred in Cleat Hill, Bedford, on Saturday(19 October). For those working from home, the Council is...

Planning department relies on costly consultants to clear caseload backlog

Bedford Borough Council offers a “challenging but rewarding career” for planners, offers “almost everything” a planner is likely to experience, but the high caseload needs to be tackled...

Opposition councillors say they will scrutinise Mayor’s proposed 3.99% council tax rise

The Conservative Group and Bedford's Green Party councillors have said they will be scrutinising the Mayor's 2022/23 budget to ensure...

Council ‘smashes’ its carbon reduction target despite increase in Borough Hall heating

A lack of body heat from staff during lockdown meant Borough Hall needed more heating than usual. This was one of the findings in the Annual Greenhouse Gas report presented at...

Armed Forces Day marked with flag-raising ceremonies across Bedfordshire

The flag of the armed forces will be flying from Borough Hall in Bedford this week in support of Armed Forces Day on 26 June. To acknowledge the contribution made by those who serve...

Confusion over location of temporary coronavirus testing site in Bedford

Confusion arose today after patients who had booked coronavirus tests in Bedford weren’t given any information about the location of the testing site...

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