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High Court injunction granted over unauthorised development off A6 near Wilstead

Bedford Borough Council has secured a High Court injunction preventing further development and occupation of land off the A6 between Wilstead and Wixams. The interim injunction, granted...
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Wilstead Village Hall. Image: Google Streetview (C)2026 Google. Image: capture July 2024 via LDRS.

Planning officers say no evidence yet for enforcement action on Wilstead site

Residents challenged planning officers at a packed Wilstead Parish Council meeting after works on land near the A6 sparked concerns about possible unauthorised development...
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Hope Roberts surrounded by her world record breaking Jellycat collection. Image- Guinness World Records

Wilstead teen becomes cuddly toy-owning world record holder

A teenager from Wilstead has become a Guinness World Record holder thanks to her cuddly toy collection. Hope Roberts, 19, officially has the largest collection of Jellycat toys in the...
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Bedfordshire Police to target A6 street racing after complaints from locals

Bedfordshire Police has written to Bedford Borough Council following a petition by local people concerned about dangerous driving, car cruising and street racing along the A6 corridor between...
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Approximate site boundary Screenshot of new homes application in Wilstead

Planning application for 95 new homes in Wilstead deferred again

A decision for a Wilstead planning application has been deferred again. The plans to build up to 95 new homes returned to Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee...
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95 new homes planned for Wilstead despite claims of “full” primary school

Parents could be left “disappointed” if up to 95 new homes are built on a proposed Wilstead development, a commenter has claimed. Their comment on Bedford Borough Council’s...
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An approximation of the proposed development on land "to the east of Duck End Lane and to the north of Bedford Road" Image: Google My Maps Map Data (C)2024 Imagery (C)2024 Maxar Technologies

Plans for 149 new homes in Wilstead submitted to council

Up to 149 new homes could be built in Wilstead – if plans are approved. Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for a development on land “to the east of Duck...
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Did you witness A6 crash near Wilstead

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A6 near Wilstead on Saturday (16 December). Police were called at around 1.20pm to a report of a collision...
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Planning application submitted for Wilstead children’s home

An application to change a Wilstead property to a children’s home has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. If approved, the semi-detached house at 18 Bedford...
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Memorial tree in Wilstead raises over £2,000 for St John’s Hospice

A memorial tree in Wilstead Burial Ground has raised more than £2,200 for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger. It was created by Joanna Bampton, 54 and her...
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