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The former Debenhams store on the corner of Bedford High Street and Silver Street. Image: Kirkby Diamond

Bedford Ian writes…

Mayes 'school' Yard, River rivalry, and Lieutenant pride. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Crowds surround the main stage at dusk at Tofte Manor in Sharnbrook. Image Different Perspective

Review: Bedfordshire village meets worldwide crowd at Sharnbrook’s Tofte Manor

Where spirituality meets music and soul, Labyrinth Events at Sharnbrook’s Tofte Manor warmly welcomes crowds from all over the world and reveals more about the historic venue itself...
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An empty fuel gauge.

Police plea for dashcam footage following attempted fuel theft in Sharnbrook

Bedfordshire Police has asked for the public's help following reports of attempted fuel theft at an address in Sharnbrook. They are hoping dashcam footage may have recorded the incident...
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Approximate Mill Road site boundary. Image: Google MyMaps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies via LDRS.

Nine-home Sharnbrook farmland plan returns six years after refusal

Plans to build nine homes on farmland in Sharnbrook have been resubmitted six years after being refused, with developers citing a lack of five-year housing land supply. The application seeks...
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Bacchus the boat dumped on Odell Road February 2026 Image Bedford Borough Council

‘You’re gonna need a bigger… bin lorry’ – Council’s appeal to find owner of fly-tipped boat

A white and burgundy boat named ‘Bacchus’ has been found abandoned on Odell Road near Sharnbrook and is being treated as fly-tipping. Council officers are appealing for information...
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Professional worker using pan knife for building brick walls with cement and mortar planning new homes builder building Image Adobe Stock:aboutmomentsimages

Additional 210 homes planned for Hill Farm development in Sharnbrook

Plans for a 210-home extension and community healthcare hub at Hill Farm, Sharnbrook, have moved a step closer after developers formally asked Bedford Borough Council to...
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The Kooks performing on stage

The Kooks celebrate 20 years of their debut album with headline slot at Tofte Manor

The Kooks are the latest band to add Bedford to their tour schedules next year, as they headline Labyrinth Open Air at Tofte Manor in July. Following a triumphant sold-out arena tour...
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The Ska band Madness standing in front of a brick wall

Madness at the Manor confirmed for Sharnbrook’s 2025 summer series

Legendary two-tone funsters, Madness, have confirmed that they will be performing in Bedfordshire next summer when they headline Tofte Manor's boutique summer series in July. Madness at the Manor will be the band's only show...
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Matthew Haydon custody photo Image Bedfordshire Police

‘Dangerous’ man who caused explosion at his Sharnbrook home jailed

A man described as 'dangerous’ and who caused an explosion in a makeshift bedroom lab at his Sharnbrook home has been jailed. Matthew Haydon, 48, suffered life-changing injuries...
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NEO WTR managing director Nigel McNally. Image: NEO WTR

Bedfordshire beverage business becomes first to use 100% prevented ocean plastic

A Bedfordshire beverage business has become the first in Europe to produce a 100% Prevented Ocean Plastic™ bottle to help stem the tide of plastic ending up in our seas and oceans...
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