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Approximation of the two sites' boundaries on Gibraltar Corner. Image: Google My Maps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies via LDRS

Walking and cycling routes included in plans for 400 Kempston homes

Plans for up to 400 new homes on farmland at Gibraltar Corner, Kempston, have taken a step forward. This follows a formal request from the developers asking Bedford Borough Council...
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Artist's impression of Grace Community Hub in Kempston. Image: Grace Community Church

No affordable homes as part of Grace Church development

Campaigners against a church and housing development on a known flood plain have reacted angrily to claims that there will be no affordable homes within the scheme. Grace Church submitted...
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Bedford Town striker, Tyrone Marsh fronting Kappa's new AW25 range around Bedford

Bedford Town star fronts new Kappa range with stroll down memory lane

Bedford Town's Tyrone Marsh has scored 17 league goals and counting this season, but the in-form striker has now swapped his goalscoring boots for Italian sportswear, as he fronts Kappa's new...
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Proud podcast host, Ken Parsons, wearing an Ultra5k cap

Great Bedfordian: Ken Parsons

This month’s Great Bedfordian is proud Kempstonian, Ken Parsons, the host of the wonderful Bedford Podcast. “I got frustrated at the amount of negative moaning on social...
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Pupils of Priory Primary School help open the new Chaiiwalla Cafe at Kempston Interchange Retail Park. Image: Bedford Independent

Chaiiwala lands in Bedford Borough with new café at Interchange Retail Park

New Chaiiwala café has opened at Kempston’s Interchange Retail Park, bringing fresh Indian street food, Karak chai and a family-friendly social hub to Bedford...
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Queen's Bridge. Image Bedford Borough Council

Council confirms Queens Bridge must be replaced after unsafe timber discovered

Bedford Borough Council says Queens Bridge was closed immediately after inspections found severe hidden decay. A replacement bridge is planned for construction next year...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Resident raises safety and consultation concerns over proposed Kempston children’s home

A “local resident” has formally objected to plans to convert a house in Kempston into a children’s care home, arguing that neighbours have not been given enough information about who will live...
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Harpur Suite adorned with Christmas lights as festive crowds look on. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Christmas lights, live music and festive markets to fill Bedford town centre and beyond this winter

Bedford Borough Council has announced a packed programme of festive family events, starting with the Christmas Light Switch-On in Harpur Square on Saturday 22 November and continuing...
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Sad woman alone in the night after robbery sitting on a couch at home Image Pheelings media Shutterstock

Police issue burglary warning after spate of Bedford Borough break-ins

Bedfordshire Police has issued a burglary warning after four homes were targeted in Bedford and Kempston on 18 October. Officers are urging vigilance as darker evenings return and...
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Kempston man, James Reilly jailed for stalking in August 2025

Kempston man sentenced to two years in prison for stalking and harassment offences

A Kempston man has been sentenced to two years in prison after relentlessly stalking and harassing a woman through multiple forms of unwanted contact, leaving her in a constant state of distress...
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