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9 November 2026
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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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Letters: Kempston ‘mega-church’ is not necessary

Following on from the story that was printed regarding the new development in Kempston by Grace Church, the people of Kempston would like to put their objections forward as to why they...
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Artist's impression of Grace Community Hub in Kempston. Image: Grace Community Church

Letters: Concerns new evangelical church could increase flooding in Kempston

A planning application has been submitted by Grace Church, an evangelical church which currently meets in Kempston’s Addison Centre, to build a large complex on a field next to the River Great Ouse...
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