Bedford14 hrs agoCouncil says 'no' to East West Rail demolitionsIt tells East West Rail it "cannot support" homes or businesses being destroyed.14 hrs ago2 days agoFewer fire station open days 'could affect safety'A fire service says it has held open days at 14 of its stations, but the number will be cut to two.2 days ago2 days agoMan shot dead in police stand-off namedThe 41-year-old died from a gunshot wound to the chest, says the police watchdog.2 days ago3 days agoBin collection times brought forward due to heatA council says the move will protect crews from heat-related illness.3 days ago4 days agoTemperatures soar above 30C in the East of EnglandIt is a very hot start to the working week in the region after a record-breaking weekend of weather.4 days ago4 days agoFears town could become Airbnb for Universal parkPeople living in a developing town are calling for it to be returned to its original vision.4 days ago7 days agoChild killer denied parole for a fifth timeA panel rules on a man serving four life sentences, who abducted a girl, three, from a caravan park.7 days ago7 days agoFantastical snails on display for the first timeThe book Snails for All by Edward Bawden will be on show alongside work created by schoolchildren.7 days ago19 May 2026Old Speckled Hen beer brand sold by Greene KingProduction of the former Morland brand will shift from Suffolk to Bedford. 19 May 2026...
