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The former Debenhams store on the corner of Bedford High Street and Silver Street. Image: Kirkby Diamond

Bedford Ian writes…

Mayes 'school' Yard, River rivalry, and Lieutenant pride. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Knife Crime

Two arrested after “targeted” stabbing in Great Barford

Two people are in custody following a serious stabbing in Great Barford, Bedford Borough. Police are appealing to local people for information. Emergency services were called to the High Street...
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Police in hi-visibility jackets policing crowd control at an event Image Brian A Jackson Shutterstock

Appeal for witnesses after Great Barford stabbing

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information after a stabbing took place in Great Barford on Friday (26 June). Officers were called just after 4.20pm, following reports that a man had...
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Great Barford Bridge. Image: Mrminty/Wikipedia

Warning over dangers of river jumping as hot weather draws crowds to Great Barford

A Bedford Borough councillor is urging young people to think twice before jumping into rivers and open water, warning of the dangers of cold water shock and hidden hazards...
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Mayor Tom Wootton with councillors and officers of Bedford Borough Council outside the new What's On Hub

Monthly column: Delivering for Bedford Borough by investing in opportunity

As a local Council, we are proud to be a force for growth, helping to drive prosperity across Bedford Borough. That means championing major investment and attracting new opportunities...
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Alan Horn testing river water at Kempston. Image BedsGOVET

Monthly column: How clean is your river? New Data Portal keeps you informed

We have created a new, easy-to-use BedsGOVET Data Portal on our website to help you find out how safe it is to use the river. We test the river every month to assess water quality at...
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Doctor and Patient in a consulting room at a GP surgery. Image: Stephen Barnes Shutterstock

Major funding boost for GP surgeries in Great Barford and Wixams

Bedford Borough Council has announced a major funding boost from NHS England for new GP surgeries in Great Barford and Wixams. Tom Wootton (Conservative), mayor of Bedford Borough...
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Doctor and Patient in a consulting room at a GP surgery. Image: Stephen Barnes Shutterstock

Great Barford set for modern GP practice as £3.4m plans approved

Plans to build a new £3.4million GP surgery in Great Barford have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s executive. The proposed development would see the former Great...
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Doctor's desk and stethoscope. Image: Summit Art Creations/Shutterstock

Great Barford one step closer to new GP surgery but other health projects stall

After years of campaigning by residents and councillors, a new purpose-built GP surgery in Great Barford has cleared a major hurdle – but questions remain about stalled progress on similar...
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Indicative Site Location Plan (Source: google.com/maps) Screenshot Application's Housing and Planning Statement

Progress made in plans for 500 new homes in Great Barford

Plans for up to 500 new homes in Great Barford have moved another step forward. An outline application with all matters reserved – except access – for the development of Millfield...
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