Willington

Police arrest man in Willington following reports of indecent exposure near Danish Camp

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Willington. Police received a report that a man had indecently exposed himself at the Danish Camp on...

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…

New 47-home proposal lodged for Willington site after failed appeal

Developers have submitted fresh plans for up to 47 homes on land in Willington, despite a similar scheme being refused and later dismissed on appeal. The outline application for land off...

Villagers object to Willington planning application

An outline application for up to 36 new homes in Willington has prompted objections from residents who say the scheme conflicts with the village’s neighbourhood plan...

Application submitted for new self-build homes in Willington

Nine self/custom-built homes could be built in Willington – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an application for “Permission in principle” for the demolition...

Bus service review shows “inefficiencies” says Bedford’s deputy mayor

A review of Bedford borough’s rural bus services has shown inefficiencies, the deputy mayor has said. But when the routes become more efficient money will be available to...

Tragedy as woman dies after collision at Willington garden centre

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after an incident in which a 59-year-old woman was sadly killed in a collision in a garden centre car park in Willington. The incident occurred just before...

Willington hand car wash planning application resubmitted following refusal

A planning application for a hand car wash at a site near Bedford has been resubmitted following a refusal in May. Noise concerns were... among the reasons given for refusal...

Bedford disability charity vows to “carry on” after burglary

Staff, volunteers and trustees have vowed to "carry on" despite a break-in this week which saw thousands of pounds worth of horseriding equipment stolen. Police were called to the...

Bedford Disabled Horse Riding Association celebrate belated 60th anniversary

Bedford Disabled Horse Riding Association (BDHRA) cracked open the champagne for a belated 60th Anniversary on Saturday 7 May. The efforts of volunteers Helen Dunster and Brenda Woodham...

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