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Families enjoying the fun at Kempston Family Day in Addison Howard Park

Fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday

There's fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday (2 August) as Addison Howard Park hosts a community celebration filled with exciting activities for all from 11am - 6pm....
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A female pupil raising their hand in a full classroom with the teacher in the background.

Free school project in Bedford ‘still paused’ as council warns of place shortfall

A new free school project for Bedford borough remains indefinitely paused by the government, a committee heard yesterday. This development has sparked disappointment for...
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The landing stage at Kempston Mill. Image: Cllr Valentine

Letters: School places strain raises further Grace Church concerns

I am writing to provide an important update on the growing concerns among Kempston residents regarding Grace Community Church’s controversial proposal to develop land along...
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Kempston Mill and the surrounding areas are already prone to flooding as seen in this picture from February 2024. Image: ARTificial Elevations

Letters: Grace Church, is dividing the community what you really wanted?

I represent residents in the area affected by Grace Community Church’s proposals for building on land by Cemetery Road in Kempston. These proposals were controversial from the start...
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The River Great Ouse from above showing a narrow boat moored near a path to the right and trees full of green leaves on the left.

Bedford – Milton Keynes canal connection “dream” takes big step towards reality

The realisation of a “200-year-old dream” for a canal has taken a step forward after Bedford Borough’s Executive voted to attempt to form a Limited Liability Partnership with other parties...
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Kempston flooding at corner of Water Lane and Church Walk, 26 September 2024. Image: Cllr James Valentine/Protect Kempston's Flood Plain Facebook Group

Five flood warnings for Bedford with fears of ‘more to come’ if planners approve floodplain developments

The Environment Agency has issued nine flood warnings for the Bedford Borough after rainwater runoff from storms at the weekend and further rainfall continues to swell the River Great Ouse and...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Councillors welcome extension to Goverment fund for Bedford’s residents in need

Bedford’s Labour councillors have welcomed the government’s extension of the Household Support Fund (HSF), which they said provides a “vital role” in helping Bedford borough’s...
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Mental health man holding his face in his hands in despair.

Service promises they “will always find space” for emergency mental health needs

A specialist unit for young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties will always find space for an emergency, a meeting heard. A joint meeting of Bedford Borough Council’s Children’s...
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Artist's impression of Grace Community Hub in Kempston. Image: Grace Community Church

Mixed response to Grace community hub planning application in Kempston

A planning application for a community hub in Kempston has been welcomed by the Borough Council, but local councillors and the MP are opposing the project. A hybrid planning application by the...
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Government accused of further spin in new family hub for Bedford announcement

The chair of the Children's Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee at Bedford Borough Council has said an announcement that a new Family Hub is opening in Bedford must not be taken at face value...
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