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3,845 fans were in attendance as Bedford Blues won their first points of the Premiership Cup campaign with a bonus point 26-6 victory over Ampthill under the Goldington Road floodlights...

There are no "particularly problematic areas" with a high density of gambling venues in Bedford borough – but the council is keeping this under review, a meeting heard...

A man has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Bedford in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Hundreds of police strip searches have been carried out on children in Bedfordshire over the past three years, new figures show.

A former Bedfordshire Police officer has been jailed for lying about a speeding offence.

The strategy aims to support the freight and logistics sector whilst minimising the negative impacts movements can have on residential communities, and to encourage freight movements to be as sustainable as possible.

The Freight Strategy will be out for public consultation for 6 weeks.

Read more and have your say – your voice matters.

The consultation will close at 10am, 20 December 2024.

Councillor John Baker, our Executive Member for Highways, said:

This updated strategy is about how we plan to manage freight movement across Central Bedfordshire, supporting the needs of local businesses whilst mitigating the impacts on local communities.

If you wish to comment, visit our consultation webpage and share your thoughts.

I represent residents in the area affected by Grace Community Church’s proposals for building on land by Cemetery Road in Kempston. These proposals were controversial from the start...

Bedford Borough Council and the King’s Arms Project are joining forces this Christmas, with their partnership to deliver the Bedford Winter Night Shelter. The night shelter will provide up to 2,000...

Bedford Borough Council and the King’s Arms Project are joining forces this Christmas, with their partnership to deliver the Bedford Winter Night Shelter. The night shelter will provide up to 2,000...

Bedford Borough Council says its actions following an upheld complaint shows a willingness to “learn from its mistakes”.

A maximum of two paint tins per household, two mattresses and two visits with carpet to tidy tips in Central Bedfordshire would be allowed annually under waste management changes to reduce the local authority’s costs.

A winter night shelter in Bedford will provide up to 2,000 beds and 4,000 meals across 100 nights this winter.

Remembrance Day services will be held across Bedfordshire on Sunday, with roads closed to allow the events to go ahead safely.

A comedian and activist has urged Bedfordians to tell their council what they want them to do – but also look at the actions they could take to make their area a better place. Mark Thomas...

A Bedford borough councillor said she "can’t imagine" what it would be like to have cancer treatment delayed. Monday’s Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (November 4) was told...

Bedford is set to get a £90,000 cash injection to help tackle rough sleeping this winter.

Bedfordshire Police are investigating after some vehicles have been vandalised in what appears to be a targeted attack aimed at someone living on Godlington Avenue, Bedford. Firefighter Karl Packham...

Bedfordshire Police had the highest number of officers sacked and barred in 2023-24 for at least six years, new figures show.

Permits may be needed to dump mattresses, carpets and certain DIY materials at tidy tips in Central Bedfordshire because of rising disposal costs.

Two people were nicked in Bedford town centre yesterday (November 6) – one for theft and the other for possession of drugs.

The consultation, running from 7 November to 18 December 2024, invites local people and businesses to review the proposed changes and provide comments. Notable updates include streamlined application requirements, additional safety checks, and new guidelines for street trader operation times and locations.

These changes are designed to support compliance with current health, safety, and food hygiene regulations, ensuring that street trading in Central Bedfordshire is safe, sustainable, and community friendly.

Read more and have your say – your voice matters.

An online session is taking place on 21 November from 6pm to 7pm where we will answer any questions. To participate, register by 20 November by contacting partnerships.communityengagementteam@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. Printed copies of the consultation document are available at local libraries or by request at consultations@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.

Councillor Tracey Wye, our Executive Member responsible for licensing, said:

This updated Street Trading Policy reflects our commitment to supporting local businesses while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our communities.

By modernising the policy, we want to provide clearer guidance for traders, reinforce important safety standards, and introduce environmentally responsible practices that benefit everyone. We encourage all residents and businesses to take part in this consultation, as their feedback is crucial to shaping a policy that best serves Central Bedfordshire.

After the consultation period ends, feedback will be evaluated for a Licensing Committee review in March 2025, with a final policy decision expected from the Full Council on 24 April 2025.

The Battle of Bedfordshire resumes under the Friday night lights at Goldington Road tomorrow (8 November) as Bedford Blues welcome local rivals, Ampthill in the latest round of the Premiership Cup...

Bedfordshire Police are investigating after some vehicles have been vandalised in what appears to be a targeted attack aimed at someone living on Godlington Avenue, Bedford. Firefighter Karl Packham...