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Police seized a sword during the raid in Brickhill

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

Bedfordshire Police

Body found in search for missing Bedford woman

Cllr Mark Arnull (right) Leader of West Northamptonshire Council at the England’s Economic Heartland meeting with (from left) Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Beds Council, Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council and Cllr Tom Wootton, Leader of Bedford Borough Council.

Devolution plan for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes raises questions

Teddy Young has appeared at the Old Bailey

Sailor accused of plotting to leak information to Russia faces new charges

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire chief warns of risks facing county as consultation on 5-year plan starts

Lidlington level crossing

Chance to find out latest on East West Rail project at Lidlington drop-in event

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Crime

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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Man arrested in Bedfordshire after police officer shot is recalled to prison

Police believe these men may have information about the incident

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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

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

Councils urged to work together as devolution deadline looms

Bedford Market has been cancelled for tomorrow (October 23)

Market cancelled following yellow weather warning issued for Bedford

Your World

Deputy Lord Lieutenant Nick Kier and Head of Blues Foundation Tom Harwood.

Food and hospitality open doors to better futures for Bedford's young people

Ladies' 2s press on goal

Bedford Hockey Club's weekend roundup

Sophie Smith and Micah Taylor

From T Level placement to permanent job as Bedford College students secure roles...

Tribute ... the mystery 'grave' in Ampthill

Mystery of flowers – and beer – at Ampthill 'grave' of hare-courser

'Gilbert & Sullivan' meets 'Avenue Q' with hand puppets used in anniversary show

75 Years of Song and Spirit: Operatic society celebrates anniversary

Rock Choir Members from Bedford performed at the Ovar-Dressed event in London

Rock Choir singers support runners at Ovar-Dressed London fundraiser

Opinion

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

Blake out with Bedfordshire Police during summer recess

MP Column: Back to Parliament after a busy summer in Mid Beds

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.
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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

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What's On

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

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The studio behind Preston legends Wallace and Gromit are celebrating a milestone anniversary this year.
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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

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Members of Bedford Rock Choir have celebrated their 15th anniversary

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Health

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

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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

The ICB says the main delay currently is funding the clinical director roles (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Funding 'sticking point' for neighbourhood health areas

The free training sessions take place at the Harpur Centre on Friday (October 16)

Could you help save a life? Bedford residents invited to learn CPR

Lifestyle

Beauty fans can get their hands on a free full-size bestselling e.l.f. make-up product for a limited time. One of the things you could buy to qualify for the free gift is Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured).

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e.l.f. Cosmetics fans can bag a free product when they spend £30 or more this October, with no discount code needed.
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Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

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

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