Homes and Gardens

This 3-bed bungalow is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Cooper Wallace, Bedford)

This immaculate detached bungalow even features air conditioning

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

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

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Michael Graham, Bedford)

Ever wondered what this house on the corner of Rothsay Road looks like inside?

Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

This 5-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Fitzjohn Estates, Bedford)

This gorgeous house is like something from an interiors magazine

Ninja's brand-new Crispi air fryer has already been discounted
Ninja's latest DualZone air fryer only launched in September, but Amazon has already reduced the new model to £249.99 as part of Prime Big Deal Days.
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An aerial shot of Barratt and David Wilson Homes' Willow Grove development in Wixams

Housebuilder thinks Universal will give new residents 'incredible opportunity'

This 6-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Michael Graham)

This mega house in Putnoe Lane has a huge garden perfect for entertaining

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

Sainsbury’s Christmas food hack saves shoppers 25%

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

Planning applications. Photo: Adobe Stock

Fears of 'more housing and less infrastructure' under new planning rules

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba mattresses slashed by up to 30%

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Housing plan branded as ‘failing Bromham residents’ approved by just one vote

Simba Sleep has launched a payday promotion with savings of up to 30% across selected mattresses, pillows, bedding and beds.

Simba payday event offers savings on mattresses, pillows and bedding

Image shows the approximate location for the development site.

Bromham housing plan recommended for approval by Bedford borough planners

The Pavenham property combines a substantial detached home with generous gardens, a front pond and extensive driveway parking

Pavenham home with annexe, large gardens and countryside views

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

Harlington Manor dates back to the 14th century

Contents of manor where John Bunyan was imprisoned to go under the hammer

The £70 heated throw for autumn

The £70 heated throw I’m eyeing for autumn

The detached Queens Crescent home occupies a corner plot with gardens and ample parking

Four-bedroom Clapham home with corner plot

The SUMMER26UKI code adds three months to qualifying Instant Ink trials, but customers need to meet HP's eligibility rules.

HP offers up to nine months of Instant Ink free

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Revealed: Bedford's biggest property price increases

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation
Summer may be over, but flea season is not necessarily finished. Here’s why turning the heating back on could help a hidden infestation develop and what pet owners can do about it.
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The Dyson V10 Total Clean cordless vacuum is now £150 cheaper at £299.

Dyson V10 gets a hefty £150 price cut

This 5-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Michael Graham, Bedford)

This rare house for sale in Bedford's Park Avenue is a real stunner

Purplebricks can carry out virtual valuations, without having to send someone to your house - we found out how it works by putting it to the test

I tried a Purplebricks virtual valuation – and I was surprised by it

Does where you're hoping to move to make the list?

Bedford's biggest property price drops revealed

The Lepro O1 AI Smart Floor Lamp can display 16 million colours and react to music using its built-in microphone

This smart floor lamp is now £90 cheaper

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler overnight. Stock image.

If you always get too hot at night this new mattress tech could help

The latest giveaway from Raffle House is worth £2.3 million - and this is what that sort of money gets you in London

See inside the £2.3m London dream home you could win for £15

The electric fireplace offers 12 flame colours, five brightness levels and two heat settings

This 60-inch electric fireplace costs £79

This 4-bed house is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Artistry Property Agents)

This Victorian home even has a summerhouse in the garden

The detached Moor End Road home sits in a peaceful Radwell setting, with a raised front garden, driveway parking and a large garage

Bedfordshire four-bedroom home with rural views for £650,000

The Cardington Road property combines a three-bedroom semi-detached home with an unusually substantial plot

Bedford three-bedroom home with a huge 0.8-acre plot

Flying Horse Cottage occupies a generous rural plot in Lidlington, with the period home surrounded by Bedfordshire countryside

Five-bedroom period cottage with an acre of land for £800,000

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

Cottage vs robovac: The Eufy Omni E35 automatically detects changes between hard flooring and rugs, switching cleaning modes as it moves around the home.

Eufy Omni E35 review: is this £999 robot vacuum worth it?

The new Elite Competitions dream home is a £2m masterpiece

A 15p ticket could win you this £2m dream home and BMW M4

Pictures courtesy of BTG Eddisons

Former Bedford dentists' could become another business - or your future home

Simba's new HeatRelease technology is designed to help sleepers stay cooler during hot summer nights. Stock photo.

New Simba mattress created with tech to keep you cooler at night
Simba has unveiled a new cooling mattress technology that aims to draw away excess body heat and is ideal for increasingly warm nights.
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I tried several different bedding styles to find my favourite for comfort and luxury. Pictured is Luff Sleep bedding.

Review: I tried four different bedding sets and found my winner

Get crisp, stone-baked bases and deliciously melted toppings in minutes with the Firebloom EP01 Electric Pizza Oven.

I tried the indoor pizza oven that cooks pizza in just 90 seconds

These Fine Bedding Company bedding buys could help create a softer, cosier sleep set-up.

The £70 bedding upgrade that made for a more comfortable night's sleep

The Philips 3300 Series uses a ceramic grinder and LatteGo milk system to prepare six hot and iced coffee options

Philips coffee machine is now less than half price

The Horizon Adventurer 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress combines pocket springs with bamboo-infused memory foam for a balance of comfort and support.

I tried this Horizon hybrid mattress and here's what I thought

Just some of the council's' community planters in the Prime Ministers area in Bedford

Bedford council admits mistake after destroying plants in Prime Ministers

Tulips from Bedford.. not Amsterdam

Bedford council announces annual tulip bulb giveaway - but there's a catch

This 3-bed bungalow is our Property of the Week (Pictures courtesy of Simon Goodacre Property)

This immaculate bungalow has a fabulous home office in the garden

Online Home Shop's hot pink bow-print storage box has helped me tidy away household items that have looked unsightly in my home for years.

The pretty storage buys making my home feel instantly more organised

A cleaning advent calendar has been launched for Christmas 2026

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