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The proposed location for the 179-housing development in Bromham

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)

Step inside this gorgeous 17th-century former rectory

Clockwise from top left: Bedford Borough Council, Luton Town Hall, Milton Keynes Council and Central Bedfordshire Council

Deadlock on devolution deal as deadline passes with councils still at odds

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

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

The site of the former Milwaukee's nightclub in Souldrop (Google Maps)

Plans for former Milwaukees nightclub resubmitted to council again

The B530 Ampthill Road at Houghton Conquest

New 40mph speed limit to be introduced on B530 just outside of Bedford

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

Grandstand VIP seats for Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2027

Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

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)

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)

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)

Scam warning as fraudsters impersonate Bedford Christmas Market workers

Councillor Tim Caswell

Bedford council speaker remanded in custody after threats to kill charge

Police seized a sword during the raid in Brickhill

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)

Two arrested following knifepoint robbery near Needwood Road

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Here are the road closures for Bedford's remembrance events

Bedford Borough Council and, inset, a file picture of a teddy bear café (Pictures: IMG/Pixabay)

Video shows moment council investigates teddy bear café following complaint

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Woman treated by paramedics after fire breaks out in kitchen

Bedford Borough Hall and inset, mayor Tom Wootton

Councillors challenge mayor over devolution plans

Your World

Representatives from Arts Council England & the University of Bedfordshire

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

Ozzy

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 night

Sharnbrook restaurant in line for honours at national curry awards

Look out for our brightly coloured posters and flyers in town and on social media.

Bedford Drama Company presents 'Home, I'm Darling' by Laura Wade

Sasha & John Digweed

Sasha & John Digweed confirm 6-hour set for Tofte Manor 2027

Resident Beryl loved the theme and meeting the Alice In Wonderland favourites

Wixams care home residents visit Wonderland for charity fundraiser

Opinion

Blake Stephenson MP outside Parliament

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

PCC John Tizard

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

Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Bedfordshire Council

Column: Being the parent every child deserves

Sport

Savana is pictured third from the right on the front row

Bedford Lioness helps England team roar to victory in mini football World Cup
Young Lioness Savana Fearon helped bring home a bronze medal after competing in the England Women’s six-a-side World Cup competition.
Olga Norford

Wheeling away: Real Bedford celebrate scoring at the weekend

Ponticelli earns Pirates a point in promotion clash

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

Poor second half sees Bedford Athletic suffer Shelford defeat

Try-time: Bedford Blues cross the line in Nottingham

Tuilagi touches down twice as Blues beat Nottingham

Joy: Ampthill celebrate scoring against Caldy

Ampthill score 60 points in thrilling win at Caldy

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

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

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

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

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

What's On

Ghost the black-and-white ruffled lemur

Ghost sightings at Woburn Safari Park it hosts 'Madagas-scare' event
Woburn Safari Park is holding a Madagas-scare charity weekend this Halloween – with a Ghost sighting almost guaranteed.
Laura Hutchinson

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

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.

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

Library picture (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

LEGOLAND brings back Brick or Treat Halloween fun with challenges

Members of Bedford Rock Choir have celebrated their 15th anniversary

Bedford Rock Choir hits the high notes to mark 15th anniversary

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The Celebrity Traitors

Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

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

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 season

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

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

Health

Ambulance control room

Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

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 13

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)

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Bedford Hospital A&E

More parking spaces out of action at Bedford Hospital

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

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

Lifestyle

Eight beauty brands have joined Boots this autumn, including Olaplex, Sunday Riley, Kate Somerville, Laura Geller, Kopari, By Terry, Eulah and EDIT by Boots.

Eight new beauty brands land at Boots
Boots has expanded its beauty offering with eight new arrivals, including luxury skincare, premium haircare and affordable make-up from some of the industry's best-known names.
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The semi-detached house sits on Ormesby Way in Bedford, with ample parking and a corner plot that gives the property space around its boundaries.

Bedford family home with four bedrooms and wraparound garden

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can get a free make-up product with their buy three, get one free beauty deal. Stock image.

You wouldn’t expect to find this great beauty deal at a supermarket

Face the Future's Winter Radiance Edit contains premium skincare, haircare and self-care products with a stated combined value of £800, now £149.99.

Save 81% on Face the Future's £800 winter beauty edit

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Motorists can be asked by police to read a vehicle registration plate from 20 metres away to prove their eyesight meets the legal driving standard.

Drivers face £1,000 fine over roadside eye test

Gladiators has been a big hit on the BBC and fans can see their heroes live in November and December

Half-price Gladiators tickets for show little boy calls 'best ever’

Thousands of responses to a government health consultations came from AI bots, according to research

90,000 fake responses found in Government vape consultation

French and British Paratroopers jump from RAF A400’s as part of Exercise RHINO TITAN.

British troops stage mass parachute drop in Germany

UK Trending

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

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 mealtimes

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 research

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 members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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