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Former Clintons Cards shop could become casino. Image: Google Stretview 19 Silver Street, Bedford in June 2018 (C)2026 Google

Councillors approve Bedford gaming centre after finding concerns were ‘real and credible’

A Bedford Borough Council licensing panel approved a new 24-hour gaming centre in Silver Street despite describing concerns about crime, disorder and vulnerable people as “real and credible”...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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Portakabins provide temporary accommodation for Wootton GP services

Wootton GP surgery rebuild plan sees £96,000 shortfall

A borough council business case for a new GP surgery in Wootton estimates the capital cost at nearly £5 million, but councillors have raised concerns about a £96,000 income gap...
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“Political point scoring” blamed in overgrown path debate

A Lib Dem ward councillor for Wootton and Kempston Rural said they were “forced” to raise pavement concerns at a full council meeting. But the administration’s portfolio holder said it was “disappointing” to see facts being misrepresented in...
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Letters: Why should I pay to cover “open space” charges for other areas?

As a resident of a new estate in Wootton, I pay an estate management charge which includes the management of the open spaces on my estate. Developers can use management companies...
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