North Bedfordshire

Richard Fuller says Conservatives must “rebuild” as he’s re-elected as North Beds MP

Richard Fuller (Conservative) has been re-elected as North Bedfordshire’s MP in a forgettable night for the Conservative Party. He was elected as the MP for the old North East Bedfordshire...

Live: General election results for Bedford & Kempston, North Bedfordshire and Mid Bedfordshire

Our election coverage for Bedford & Kempston, North Bedfordshire and Mid Bedfordshire will begin in just a few hours. Tune in and find out what's happening, what the candidates have to say...

North Beds Conservative hopeful says he is the “only candidate” to oppose East West Rail

The Conservative candidate for North Bedfordshire has said he is the ‘only candidate’ to oppose East West Rail – blasting it as “utterly incompetently managed”. Richard Fuller is seeking to be re-elected as an MP at...

Poll says Labour will sweep the board in Bedford Borough constituencies

The results of a constituency-level MRP poll has suggested Labour will take all three seats covering Bedford Borough in the forthcoming 4 July elections, which are just two weeks...

North Bedfordshire’s Lib Dem candidate says voters are craving change

The Lib Dem candidate for North Bedfordshire has said politicians need to think longer term and work across parties to solve the country’s big issues. Joanna Szaub-Newton said she has spent the past...

“My passion is people and places NOT politics” says Independent Renhold and Ravensden candidate

A parish councillor is standing as an Independent candidate in the new Renhold and Ravensden Ward because there are “so many unanswered questions” about...

£20,000 grant awarded to upgrade vital Villager minibus

A community minibus service has been awarded £20,000 to replace its old vehicle with a new, more accessible bus, enabling them to continue to serve villagers...

Communities rally together as Bedford battles floods

Bedford Borough communities have rallied round to help neighbours and strangers alike, as flooding swept through the town and villages after heavy rainfall began...

Christmas flood warnings issued across Bedford Borough as River Great Ouse levels rise

Various parts of Bedford Borough have been issued flood warnings as the River Great Ouse rises.
It has already burst its banks in North Bedfordshire villages and threatens to do so in other...

Residents urged to stay at home as widespread floods hit North Bedfordshire villages

A number of roads in North Bedfordshire have been closed and cars have become stuck following widespread flooding in the area.  Bedford Borough Council, the Police and the Fire and Rescue...

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