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Sheep dead after dogs attack flock near Priory Country Park

Police are investigating after sheep were killed in an apparent dog attack on a flock on an 'island' near Priory Country Park last month. This report contains images some may find distressing....
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Dog owners warned to watch out for deadly algae at Priory Country Park

Dog owners are being warned to keep their furry friends on a lead and out of the water at Priory Country Park as a new 'bloom' of Blue-green Algae has developed on the lake there...
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‘Riverside for All’ project delivers two exciting playground upgrades

Work to refurbish two playgrounds in the borough will begin today (Monday) as part of the council's £1.5m Riverside for All project. Bedford Borough Council has described the upgrades to...
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Monthly column: Green Flag Awards are a testament to Borough’s dedicated staff and community spirit

The news is in and our parks and green spaces have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces. This is a testament to the...
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Bird Flu confirmed at Priory Country Park

It has been confirmed that bird flu has been found in 100 Black-headed Gulls that have been found dead in the last few weeks at Priory County Park, Bedford. The Department...
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Priory Country Park fly-tipper caught on camera

A fly-tipper caught on CTTV, has been fined this month for illegally dumping a mattress from their car at the glass recycling bank in Priory Country Park in Bedford...
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Stolen Bedford bike found miles away returned to owner thanks to register scheme

A bike stolen in Bedford has been returned to its owners after being found over 60 miles away, thanks to the BikeRegister Scheme. After a Bedford Borough cyclist had their bike stolen someone...
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Parents and pet owners warned over blue-green algae blooms in Borough lakes

Council officials are urging residents to ensure children and pets are supervised at all times over growing concerns about blue-green algae blooms that are appearing on areas of the lakes...
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What’s on Bedford: 1 August – 4 September 2022

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Bedford’s parks win big at Keep Britain Tidy awards and retain Green Flags

“These sites provide vital green space for communities in Bedford Borough. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains..."
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