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Appeal to build on plot of Kempston land after planning rejected a second time

An applicant who had their plans to build on a plot of land in Kempston rejected for a second time has submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. The planning application to build a detached...

Man robbed and threatened with knife during violent attack in Kempston

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was robbed in a violent attack in Kempston on Sunday night (25 August). The man was attacked and robbed near the 4 foot...

Kempston business found to be operating without planning permission

The owner of a Kempston business was unaware that they didn’t have planning permission until a noise complaint was made. Bedford Borough Council has received an application to convert 1A Tempsford Street from a...

Bedford’s robots need holidays too

As the summer holidays approach, it seems that even our friendly local automatons need an annual break for some R and R. On Sunday (16 June), the Co-op robots will be taking a pause from Queen's Drive...

Kempston hotel submits proposal to add 25 bedrooms

A Kempston hotel could gain 25 bedrooms – if the borough council grants planning permission. Premier Inn said it has identified a “considerable demand” for additional rooms at its 60 bedroom...

North Bedfordshire Arts Society: Enjoy outstanding lectures and events, and make new friends too

The Arts Society is a national and international network of societies, based in London which brings together people with a shared curiosity about the arts. Interests include artists and artistic...

Vote for Bedford Borough businesses in local awards

A record number of Bedford Borough businesses are in the running for an award and it's now down to a public vote to see if they will win. The Muddy Stilettos awards run up and down the UK with...

Police on scene after “serious” stabbing in Kempston

Bedfordshire Police say they're currently at the scene of what they're calling "a serious stabbing" in Kempston. Officers were called the bridge in Bedford Road just after 5pm. One person...

Letters: We should look at measures Grace Community Church has taken to prevent flood risk

As a resident of Kempston for a little under a decade, and having moved to Bedford 20+ years ago, I very much welcome a hub that seeks to meet the needs of our wider community and understands that there is a...

Patch of land meets “minimum size standards” for home, developer claims

A new home on a patch of land in Kempston will meet the “minimum size standards” and “will not have an adverse effect” on future occupiers, a developer has claimed. Bedford Borough Council has...

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