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The Kempston Athletic football match held in May to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK, in memory of Lisa Anderson

Wootton man backs landmark £25m Blood Cancer UK appeal in mum’s memory

Oscar Peacey, 11, from Marston Moretaine, has raised more than £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support ahead of having his head shaved for charity on Saturday, November 14.

Oscar's brave challenge aims to help people affected by cancer

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters

Central Bedfordshire Council agrees to adopt new planning rules 'under protest'

Officers are stepping up patrols in the Riverside Square area (Picture: Bedford Community Policing Team)

Police step up patrols in Riverside Square area following spike in drug use

Fundraisers limbering up for the Run4Alexa in Ampthill and Flitwick

Relay of hundreds to run non-stop to raise cash for woman with motor neurone

Paula Radcliffe after she was made a Officer of the Order of the British Empire at Windsor Castle (Photo: Andrew Matthews/Press Association)

Paula Radcliffe praises princess as she collects OBE

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Crime

There'll be extra patrols in Wixams this coming weekend

Police step up patrols as armed teen gang make residents' lives a misery

PC Matt Knowles and PC Dean Pallett, as well as former PCs Mark Paruit, Michael Gibbs and Matthew Taylor are accused of breaching police behaviour standards

Beds Police officers face misconduct hearing over messages

Emergency services are currently at a major incident in Queens Drive, Bedford

Man in his 80s in critical condition after Bedford collision

Bedfordshire Police has said it welcomes tougher laws around the use of Live Facial Recognition technology. Photo by Paul Ellis/Getty Images

Bedfordshire Police welcome stronger laws around use of LFR technology

Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard says he believes police reform is "long overdue"

Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner says reform is “long overdue”

The suspect was found hiding in the loft

Loft hiding place fails to fool armed police in Bedford

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Christmas preparations, Wrest Park, Silsoe. Picture by Jim Holden

Join Christmas countdown with magical Snowman Trail at Silsoe’s Wrest Park

Barkers Lane

Barkers Lane to close for new pedestrian crossing

Joanne Gordon, 63, who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in January 2025, is organising a fundraiser in Kempston to support cancer charities and help tackle isolation among Black cancer patients.

Woman with stage four cancer organises fundraiser to tackle isolation

The site which will have 133 homes built on it as part of the wider Wixams development

Housebuilder amends plans after council scraps supported living scheme at Wixams

Your World

Ashley with his award at the Luton and Bedfordshire Community Awards 2026

The Bedford College Group’s Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging...

Darren Roe

Bus passengers urged to take the stress out of travel for National Stress Awaren...

Tesco

Tesco colleagues in Bedfordshire help raise more than £200k for life-saving canc...

Ellie Dean in her Airbnb accommodation

Free medical stay helps reduce ‘disability deficit’ for Bedford woman

The Hibbets celebrated their diamond anniversary

Patience is the key say Wixams couple celebrating Diamond Anniversary

Historic ... Ampthill's Masonic Centre

Ampthill Masons reveal their 'secrets'

Opinion

OPCC

Commissioner column: Police demand grows faster than police resources

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

Sport

Jubilant: Real Bedford earned celebrate a goal at the weekend

Ponticelli at the double as Pirates beat Rushall Olympic
Real Bedford produced a decisive second-half display to beat Rushall Olympic 3-0 in their Southern League Premier Central clash at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday.
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On the run: Action from Ampthill's defeat to Ealing Trailfinders

Ampthill go down to heavy defeat against Trailfinders

Men's 1s press on goal

Weekend win lifts Bedford Hockey Club’s Men to third in the table

Celebration time: Bedford were triumphant on Saturday

Adamson runs in a hat-trick as Blues beat Hartpury

Pictured at Robinson Pools and Fitness is Nora Haggart with GLL swim coach Tim Smith.

From Robinson Pools to international sporting success

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Why Mauricio Pochettino will probably fail as Man Utd's new manager

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Man Utd & Spurs stars surge into Top 10

Chelsea’s defeat to Sunderland revealed the truth about Alonso's side

Can new England star Jobe Bellingham step out of his brother's shadow?

What's On

The Christmas Market will take place at Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite on the first weekend in December

Christmas countdown is on with festive family fun across Bedford Borough
Save some festive dates in your calendar to join the spectacular Christmas light displays in Bedford and Kempston with live music, carols, arts, crafts and a range of free family activities.
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Ghost sightings at Woburn Safari Park it hosts 'Madagas-scare' event

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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

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Rochelle Humes reveals her top Abbott Lyon jewellery gifts for Christmas after landing new role

Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

Bedford Hospital south wing

Find out more about Bedford Hospital's plan to expand emergency care

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is asking patients to complete a survey to help shape the future of the county's healthcare services

Have your say on the future of healthcare across Bedfordshire

The current GP surgery in Great Barford. Image: Google Maps.

Plans approved for new GP surgery on former school site in Great Barford

Lifestyle

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Haier I-Pro Shine Series 6: Living with a seriously clever dishwasher

Amazon's new 2026 Kindle range launches today, including redesigned Kindle and Paperwhite models, alongside the latest Kindle Colorsoft (pictured) with its 7-inch colour display.

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I found the best pet advent calendars for Christmas 2026, including dog treats and 24 days of cat toys

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A collection of childhood drawings, school photographs and heartfelt letters from King Charles has emerged

King Charles’ childhood drawings could fetch thousands

Claire Helen, 53, says her mum Joyce, 83, stocking up for the millennium and "buying into conspiracy theories".

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The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

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Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

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