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Revised 330-home scheme for Salph End submitted after earlier refusal

Plans for up to 330 homes on farmland at Salph End, near Renhold, have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposal, on around 21 hectares of agricultural land between...

Hookhams Lane care home proposal refused due to ‘over-intensification’ fears

Bedford borough councillors refused plans for a residential care home for up to five cared-for adults in Renhold, despite an officer recommendation for approval. The application sought...

Vacant Renhold home could become ‘small residential institution’

Plans have been submitted to convert a house in Renhold into a small residential institution. The application to Bedford Borough Council seeks permission to change the use of 2 Becher Close...

Police appeal after car failed to stop when pedestrian injured in Renhold collision

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a car which failed to stop. At around 10.30am yesterday (Thursday), police were called...

Renhold, Odell and Harrold villages benefit from over £30,000 in rural grants

The villages of Harrold, Odell and Renhold will benefit from over £30,000 for community projects as part of Bedford Borough Council's Rural Grants scheme. The scheme is set up...

Watch: Roads into Renhold closed to traffic as fire crews battle blaze in fields

A fire has broken out in fields in Renhold and drivers are being advised to avoid the area as roads into the village have been closed. Allison Prior shared her video of the blaze...

Driver “lucky to be alive” after A421 crash near Renhold

Bedfordshire Police say a driver is "lucky to be alive" after a crash on the A421 near Renhold last night, which has left one lane of the road closed today (Sunday). Their vehicle...

Letters: Renhold is united against East West Railway

These photos demonstrate the strength of feeling in Renhold, so many residents have a 'Stop the Railway' poster on display. As all will by now be aware, huge swathes of beautiful countryside, ancient...

Seven cannabis factories closed after launch of new Beds Police operation

So far this month, seven cannabis factories have been shut down and 2,000 plants have been seized in and around Bedford as part of a new Bedfordshire Police operation. Officers...

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