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Bedfordshire MPs meet Minister for Policing to demand improved police funding formula

The inadequacy of police funding for the county of Bedfordshire was the subject of a cross-party meeting between Bedfordshire MPs, police chiefs and the Minister for Policing last month...

College CEO retires from “the best job in Bedford”

After 26 years as Principal and CEO of the Bedford College Group, the Grand Hall at Bedford Sixth From was a fitting location for the official retirement dinner of Ian Pryce OBE. The evening saw 100 colleagues...

A yes, a no, and an abstain – Bedford Borough MPs split three ways on ceasefire amendment

All three Bedfordshire MPs have taken different routes to voting in yesterday's amendment to the King's Speech, tabled by the SNP and calling for “all parties to agree to an immediate...

Yarl’s Wood inspection report highlights “worrying decline in safety”

A recent inspection by HM Inspectorate of Prisons has found that 41% of those held at Yarl’s Wood, an immigration removal centre holding both men and women near Bedford, said they had felt...

Disbelief as EWR chief claims most people support new rail route

Campaigners have reacted in disbelief after claims made by the boss of East West Rail Company (EWR Co) said, “We know that over 70% of local residents along the route want EWR." The claim...

Campaign groups deliver East West Rail ‘rejection’ letter to Minister

Critics of the latest proposals by East West Rail for the Oxford to Cambridge train line have delivered a signed 'declaration of opposition' to the rail minister. Local Representatives including...

River users, activists and councillors join Surfers Against Sewage protest

River users and activists joined together on Saturday (20 May) to protest against sewage dumping in the UK's waterways, including the River Great Ouse. Organised by...

Political posturing over East West Rail as Bedford Mayoral election looms

Pre-election political posturing has seen both sides of the East West Rail (EWR) debate stir up speculation ahead of local and mayoral elections in Bedford tomorrow. Mid...

New parking restrictions causing havoc in Great Denham

The introduction of new parking restrictions at a doctors' surgery in Great Denham has caused costly confusion for some residents and attempts to resolve the situation are hitting a brick wall...

Bedford leaders welcome MP’s letter to the Chancellor calling for “OxCam Arc rethink”

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller (Conservative), has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of today's budget to call for a rethink of plans for the...

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