Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) said "shoplifting is an epidemic", but if shops don’t report it, "the police aren’t going to act". PCC John Tizard (Labour) was responding to a question from Bedford’s mayor...

The bells of St Paul's church in Bedford rang out for three hours recently in a peal to commemorate the retirement of the Reverend Canon Kevin Goss as Vicar of St. Paul’s, Bedford. The Society of Royal Cumberland Youths, made up...

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Drivers in and around Bedford will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Bedford Town have announced that manager, Lee Bircham has been granted a two-and-a-half year contract extension at The Eyrie, taking him up to the end of the 2026/27 season as the Eagles manager...

The body of a dead miniature poodle was found dumped in a pile of fly-tipping in Silsoe.

It was a goal bonanza for Bedford Hockey Club across their fourteen senior teams, a combined total of 43 netted off the sticks of Bedford players. The greatest contribution to the tally came from the Men’s 2nd XI with a phenomenal 11-0 victory...

A horse had to be rescued from a cattle grid in Stagsden.

An elderly man escaped a major house fire in Grange Lane, Bromham, which was caused by an electrical fault.

The "wheels have come off" public transport in North Bedfordshire, councillor Jonathan Abbott has claimed, but the council said it wants to work with the operators to get the best from both services...

Councillors have reacted strongly to the analysis of Bedford Borough Council's finances that suggests "record council tax rises" could be on the way for Bedfordians to cover a...

Bedfordshire Police are stepping up the fight against shop theft as it estimates that 95 per cent of offences are unreported.

Bedford Athletic were beaten away at North Walsham going down by 35 points to 24. In the end they took nothing from the game although they were competitive throughout and led for a time in the first half...

It’s that time of year again when those most at risk of getting seriously ill from flu and Covid should sign up for their free vaccinations – to protect not only themselves but also those around them.

The Police Federation has warned that the policing sector needs to “wake up” if it wants to serve the public properly and regain trust in the service. 

Bedford Town's dream start to the Southern League Premier Division Central season continues after another sensational afternoon saw them fight back from 2-0 down at league leaders, Stamford to steal a stunning 3-2 victory...

Real Bedford once again put the sword to their opposition in a comprehensive 7-2 thrashing of Thame United at the Ledger Stadium to cement their place in the upper echelons of Southern League Central Division One...

​I live in a small town in the North West – there don't seem to be many electric vehicles here. Are they a flash in the pan or worth the investment?

As the seasons change, the nights get darker and as the weather takes a turn, it’s good to have something to look forward to, so BBC Radio Three Counties has come up with just the thing. Headfest is a positive mental health and wellbeing...

The A421 is finally fully open after a closure of almost three weeks following heavy rainfall which flooded the road at Marston Moretaine. Both carriageways reopened this afternoon after a phased reopening started…

Both carriageways of the A421 near Bedford have now reopened after major flooding.

A drug dealer from Bedford has been put behind bars, thanks to the nose of Police Dog Vix.

Central Bedfordshire Council should be on track to meet its carbon neutral goal by 2030, thanks to a new Sustainability Plan agreed by the Council last month.

Joshua Hudson-Lett, a staple in the Bedford Tigers side, now has a chance to make his debut on the world stage as he has been chosen as part of a 20-man Jamaica squad to face Wales on 15 October at Neath Rugby Club in South Wales...

The cycling ban in Bedford’s town centre is to keep people safe, a meeting heard – but a councillor questioned whether enough was being done to warn cyclists they could be fined...