The road between Stevington and Bromham will close for over two weeksplaceholder image

Road between Stevington and Bromham to close for OVER TWO WEEKS

Chancellor John Healey leaves 11 Downing Street to present the Autumn Budget to Parliament on October 28. Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)placeholder image

Bedfordshire MPs respond to the new budget by Labour Chancellor

Fireworks. Image: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.placeholder image

Warning of anti-social behaviour spike this Halloween and Bonfire season

Proposal for up to 330 new homes at Salph End (Screenshot Google Maps)placeholder image

Controversial plans for over 300 homes near Renhold approved

GP websites across the country have been impacted (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)placeholder image

Bedfordshire GP websites hit by healthcare firm's collapse

The French Horn, Steppingleyplaceholder image

Village pub overwhelmed by support after £1 children's meals branded 'desperate'

Recommended

Tenerife is a popular destination for winter sunplaceholder image

Last-minute cruise deals for Christmas markets and winter sun from £89

I've found a Christmas gift experience that's perfect for anyone who loves exploring Londonplaceholder image

The Original Tour's London bus experiences make a great Christmas gift

Sam Fender will head out on his Proper Massive tour in 2027placeholder image

Sam Fender ticket presale has started but fans can get tickets sooner

Crime

Leah Carey, of Only Studio in The Old Ford, West End Road, Kempston, has been ordered to pay more than £7,300 for illegal tattoo trading and selling fraudulent training courses (File picture: Pixabay)placeholder image

Tattoo business owner ordered to pay £7.3k over bogus claims

Norman Macksoni, of Sharnbrook, has denied one count of rape (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire)placeholder image

Jury selection starts in trial of men accused of sexual assault on drugged wife

Be warned, there are fraudulent emails circulating about Bedford Christmas Market (Graphic: Pixabay)placeholder image

Scam warning as fraudsters impersonate Bedford Christmas Market workers

Councillor Tim Caswellplaceholder image

Bedford council speaker remanded in custody after threats to kill charge

Police seized a sword during the raid in Brickhillplaceholder image

Police seize replica firearm and sword during anti-social crackdown in Bedford

Two people have been arrested in relation to a knifepoint robbery on Friday (October 16)placeholder image

Two arrested following knifepoint robbery near Needwood Road

Bedford Today Video

Video Placeholder

Bedford Today Video

Watch the latest video from Bedford Today

View more

Watch the latest video from Bedford Today

Featured Videos

The proposed location for the 179-housing development in Bromhamplaceholder image

Company appeals council's refusal of 179 homes on Bromham farmland

This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Orchards Estate Agents, Ampthill)placeholder image

Step inside this gorgeous 17th-century former rectory

Stewartby Waste Management Facility, Green Laneplaceholder image

Waste facility given until 2028 to meet updated environmental standards

Milton Ernest’s Bedford Road to Paula Radcliffe Way will close overnight between November 9 to December 15placeholder image

Expect FIVE WEEKS of overnight delays as major road through Milton Ernest closes

Your World

The winning teamplaceholder image

University wins Station of the Year Gold at Community Radio Awards

Lino-printing on fabric with Atiya Vohra at a Cafe Connect workshopplaceholder image

Immersive event celebrates migrant stories of home, belonging and community told...

St John Ambulance shares first aid advice to help keep people safe during Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night celebrations.placeholder image

St John Ambulance issues first aid advice for Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Nigh...

Representatives from Arts Council England & the University of Bedfordshireplaceholder image

University of Bedfordshire and Arts Council England strengthen partnership to su...

Ozzyplaceholder image

Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne’s historic final performance comes to the big s...

The 2026 Bangladesh Caterers Association awards will be held this Sunday nightplaceholder image

Sharnbrook restaurant in line for honours at national curry awards

Opinion

Blake Stephenson MP outside Parliamentplaceholder image

Political Opinion: The only leader with a plan for the country

PCC John Tizardplaceholder image

Commissioner column: Time to stand up; time to be anti-racist

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Councilplaceholder image

Column: Being the parent every child deserves

Sport

Triumph: Bedford Athletic were victorious at the weekend - pic: Duncan Woodheadplaceholder image

Bedford Athletic enjoy a routine win over strugglers

Bedford Athletic enjoyed a routine 36-7 Regional Two Midlands East victory at winless Old Coventrians on Saturday.

by Jeremy Tyrrell

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy is in pole position to win the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championshipplaceholder image

Grandstand VIP seats for Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2027

Savana is pictured third from the right on the front rowplaceholder image

Bedford Lioness helps England team roar to victory in mini football World Cup

Wheeling away: Real Bedford celebrate scoring at the weekendplaceholder image

Ponticelli earns Pirates a point in promotion clash

Tackle time: Action from Bedford Athletic's loss to Shelford - pic: Duncan Woodheadplaceholder image

Poor second half sees Bedford Athletic suffer Shelford defeat

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

placeholder image

Forget Eddie Howe: Man Utd's next manager decision could be pointless

placeholder image

Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

placeholder image

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

placeholder image

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

What's On

Paultons Park in Hampshireplaceholder image

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

Paultons Park is a family-owned theme park that is often voted Britain’s best - and autumnal weather doesn’t detract from its enjoyment

Tom Morton

Ghost the black-and-white ruffled lemurplaceholder image

Ghost sightings at Woburn Safari Park it hosts 'Madagas-scare' event

Wallace & Gromit Lego setplaceholder image

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Parkdean’s Celebrity Weekenders are designed as affordable short breaks, with themed entertainment and activities bundled into the stay.placeholder image

Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Library picture (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)placeholder image

LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges

Entertainment news from NationalWorld.com

The Celebrity Traitorsplaceholder image

Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)placeholder image

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn seasonplaceholder image

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

e.l.f Soft Satin Finish Foundationplaceholder image

The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

Health

Ambulance control roomplaceholder image

Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptomsplaceholder image

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

King Kebab, in Tavistock Street, was given a zero rating following a food hygiene inspection on August 13placeholder image

Food hygiene inspectors tell Indian takeaway "urgent improvement" needed

Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance at Royal London Hospital (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)placeholder image

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Bedford Hospital A&Eplaceholder image

More parking spaces out of action at Bedford Hospital

'Out of Control?' Image: Home-Start Bedfordshire.placeholder image

Charity Home-Start Bedfordshire exposes reality of post-separation abuse

Lifestyle

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcherplaceholder image

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Driving experiences range from the Suzuki Swift to the Lamborghini Gallardo and experiences make for cracking Christmas presents

Oliver Astley

Deals site Wowcher and Jet2CityBreaks have deals on trips to Christmas markets in Europe placeholder image

Trips to gorgeous European Christmas markets under £100

File picture: Pixabayplaceholder image

Here are the road closures for Bedford's remembrance events

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the businessplaceholder image

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

Latest from NationalWorld.com

One in five pet owners thinks fireworks should be bannedplaceholder image

Pet owners call for fireworks ban and public displays

The M25, Britain’s busiest motorway is marking its 40th birthdayplaceholder image

M25 celebrates 40 years of traffic and congestion

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivers his Budget speech in the House of Commons on October 28 2026placeholder image

Council tax checker crashes as millions check for £100 payment

Neal’s Yard Remedies advent calendarplaceholder image

21 best beauty advent calendars for 2026 tried by our experts

UK Trending

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for themplaceholder image

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.placeholder image

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.placeholder image

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimesplaceholder image

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new researchplaceholder image

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society membersplaceholder image

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Must Read

Lovey has secured a funding facility of up to £250 million from Pollen Street Capital to expand lending to UK small and medium-sized businessesplaceholder image

Ad Feature UK fintech Lovey secures £250m funding facility to boost SME lending

Retekess will present product options for different tourism scenarios alongside solutions for corporate events and trainingplaceholder image

Ad Feature Travel tech firm Retekess to showcase wireless tour guide systems

A new postgraduate qualification designed specifically for professional tutors aims to give families a clearer picture of the training behind a tutor's workplaceholder image

Ad Feature New PGCE will help parents choose a private tutor with confidence

News you can trust since 1845
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice