Bedford6 hrs agoFuneral to take place for World War Two veteranD-Day veteran Richard Wood saw the deaths of 47 colleagues when his Royal Navy ship was hit in 1943.6 hrs ago3 days agoWoman in 80s dies after car hits truck in laybyPolice are appealing for witnesses to the collision on St Neots Road outside Bedford.3 days ago5 days agoDecision on drive-throughs near Universal delayedThe Environment Agency says the site is on a floodplain and is not "essential infrastructure".5 days ago22 Mar 2026Eating fish at dirty river is idiotic, says charityWater samples from the River Great Ouse show E.coli levels are far exceeding safe limits.22 Mar 202621 Mar 2026Comic Relief helps community pantry's 600 familiesA "low cost" food pantry says it is seeing the direct impact of Red Nose Day fundraising.21 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Homeless shelter sees guests move to stable homesAn army of volunteers has supported about 70 rough sleepers in Bedford through the winter months.20 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Social care service not good enough, says watchdogDelays in care are identified in Bedford and the local service is rated as "requires improvement".19 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Demolition starts on fire-ravaged historical pubA pub is being demolished after the landlord set it on fire before shooting himself with a crossbow.16 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Life-saving equipment stolen from fire enginesA fire service commander says the thefts are "attacks" on the safety of everyone in Bedfordshire.13 Mar 2026...
