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Bus service review shows “inefficiencies” says Bedford’s deputy mayor

A review of Bedford borough’s rural bus services has shown inefficiencies, the deputy mayor has said. But when the routes become more efficient money will be available to...

Objections raised over plans for 180 homes in Great Barford

If approved, plans to build up to 180 new homes in Great Barford would be “flying in the face” of the Neighbourhood Plan processes, three objectors have claimed...

Application for 69 homes in Great Barford

Great Barford could have up to 69 new homes – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for a new development off the village’s Addingtons...

Great Barford to lose a coffee shop and gain a chippy if plans are approved

A Great Barford coffee shop could become a chippy – if plans are approved. The applicants applying to change the use of the coffee shop at 31 Bedford Road said the café has “not proved viable”, hence...

Great Barford, Willington and Castle Mill locks part of environment agency’s ‘pollinator paradise’

"It’s very pleasing to see people enjoying the explosion of colour and increased wildlife. We have reduced the areas of grass we cut to encourage nature in...

Large scale cannabis operations “dismantled” in police crackdown

Bedfordshire Police say they've "found and dismantled" a number of cannabis factories over the last few weeks, with large scale operations found in Bedford Borough and...

Great Barford takeaway plan hinges on legal agreement being reached

Controversial plans for a hot food takeaway in a Bedford borough village hinge on whether officers at the council can reach an acceptable legal agreement...

GALLERY: Bedford’s River Great Ouse is looking lovely today

The River Great Ouse in Bedford is looking lovely today. We took these quick pictures on a walk this morning (14 May) and though we'd share them with our readers. The river enters...

Two arrested for illegal hare coursing in Great Barford

Bedfordshire Police have arrested two people and seized two cars as part of their crack down on illegal hare coursing in North Bedfordshire. They were called...

“Mayor’s Local Plan will adversely affect Bedford’s future prosperity”

The leader of Bedford Borough's Conservative group, Cllr Stephen Moon, has said the Mayor's Local Plan, which sets out how our area will deal with housing growth up to 2030, has postponed...

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