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15 September 2026
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A purple textile and clothing recycling bank in a council car park in Bedford

Increased operating costs and fly-tipping signal removal of textile recycling banks in Bedford

Bedford Borough Council has announced it will be removing five textile recycling banks in response to changes in the sector and challenges to keep sites clean and well-managed...
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Diggy Stardust a long tunnelling maching shaped like a tube with a green metallic end that has teeth to cut rock. It has a fierce mouth on the side and the logos for HB Tunneling and Cadent. It has been helping to secure Bedford's future gas supply right under our feet. Image: Bedford Independent

Diggy Stardust working hard under our feet to help secure Bedford’s future gas supply

A significant gas infrastructure upgrade is underway in Bedford, right under our feet, and it's helping to improve and secure the town’s energy supply, support future growth...
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Local handyman helps charity after We Are Bedford Facebook plea

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Arrests made after “attempted murder” on Prebend Street

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after an incident in Bedford in the early hours of yesterday morning (Saturday). Police were called to the busy Bedford…
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Cauldwell Street Prebend Street

Council thanks drivers for their patience as final traffic light upgrade begins

The junction at Cauldwell Street and Prebend Street is the location for the last traffic light upgrade in Bedford this year. Throughout 2020, the council...
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coronavirus testing

New Covid-19 walk-in testing centre opens on Prebend Street

A new walk-in coronavirus test centre is opening in Bedford Borough tomorrow (Friday), offering tests seven days a week. The centre, based in Prebend St...
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Ford End Bridge

Ford End Bridge and link road plans turned down by the Government

Bedford's Mayor and MP have expressed their disappointment that a bid to create a relief road to reduce congestion has been rejected by the government...
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Two arrested after police chase stolen car through Bedford town centre

Two people have been arrested after police chased a stolen car through Bedford Town Centre. Police were called to Tavistock Street at around 2pm earlier today and pursued...
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Police appeal after 10 men fight on Prebend Street

Bedfordshire Police have asked for anyone with mobile phone or dash cam footage of a fight involving 10 men on Prebend Street at around 5pm yesterday (23 April)...
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Two people in hospital after “massive fight” on Prebend Street

Two people have been taken to hospital after a "massive fight" on Bedford's Prebend street this evening (23 April). Police were called shortly after 5pm...
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