Thurleigh

Drain drama for 5ft snake rescued in Bedford village as RSPCA hunts for owner

The RSPCA is appealing for help in tracing the owner of a five-foot-long Mexican black kingsnake that was rescued from a rainwater drain in Thurleigh on Sunday (27 April)...

Council issues first enforcement warning notice under new planning powers

Bedford Borough Council has served a planning enforcement warning notice to a Wootton property. Ian Johnson, service manager (heritage and compliance) told the Planning Committee on...

Private ambulance depot planned for Thurleigh

Bedford Borough Council has received plans to change the use of an existing building at Scald End Farm, Mill Road. The applicant, Ambulance Response Services Ltd, said it is a private...

Cazoo Wholesale raises over £7,000 in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

A Thurleigh-based business has raised over £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support with its 35-strong team travelling over 300km in one day, right on their doorstep. Cazoo Wholesale, the online...

Fascinating aerial images available as Historic England launches new photography site

Incredible aerial photographs taken of the East of England over the past 100 years are now available for the public to search and explore. Today (Tuesday), Historic England...

Council to spend millions on improving Borough’s roads

“These projects will make major improvements to parts of our road network. The investment forms part of next year’s council Budget that places the needs of residents at the heart of spending decisions..."

Thurleigh Playing Field awarded £5,000 grant to enhance facilities and accessibility

A £5,000 grant has been awarded to Thurleigh Playing Field through Bedford Borough Council's Rural Grants Scheme to help improve the site’s facilities and accessibility...

Four new parish Neighbourhood Plans to shape Borough development

Neighbourhood plans covering Bletsoe, Bromham, Stevington and Thurleigh parishes are set to be formally adopted by Bedford Borough Council’s executive. Each neighbourhood plan was overwhelmingly...

Thurleigh villagers divided over ‘anti democratic’ housing plan

Councillors have controversially granted permission to an “anti-democratic” plan for 20 new homes in a village near Bedford. A site called Hayle Field, off High Street, in Thurleigh...

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