Bedfordshire

A motorist received 102 parking fines in Bedford High Street in nine months, as the council warns it will continue to target repeat offenders. Bedford Borough Council said the...

The Community Diagnostic Centre on Kimbolton Road in Bedford will expand with new clinical rooms as part of a £237 million national NHS programme. The centre on Kimbolton Road...

East West Rail could bring jobs and growth to Bedford, but concerns remain over disruption, traffic, demolitions and how the project will affect local communities...

Rail upgrades designed to support the proposed Universal Studios Theme Park near Bedford are being brought forward – but will not be ready in time for its planned 2030 opening, East West Rail’s chief executive has admitted.

The cousin of a boy who died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour has finished a half marathon in his memory.

As it launches its latest consultation today (Tuesday), East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has released updated images of its proposals for Bedford Station, plus the promise of a faster...

Police are warning motorists following a serious collision on the A421.

East West Rail has released CGI images and fly-through animations of design proposals - and key updates for the plans

Residents have objected to plans to demolish the former Great Denham Golf Club clubhouse and build up to five homes, warning the scheme could pave the way for wider redevelopment of the site.

Concerns have been raised over plans to open a gambling venue which could operate 24 hours a day in Bedford’s town centre.

Bedford Town have announced the resignation of manager, Lee Bircham. In a statement released on Sunday (12 April), the club confirmed that Bircham will remain in charge for the remaining...

Bedford Blues once again completed a wonderful performance against Worcester Warriors, bouncing back up to second place in Champ Rugby with a bonus point 28-14 victory at the Sixways...

Two late goals from talisman, Ben Stevens helped Real Bedford to an excellent 4-1 away victory at Redditch United on Saturday, as they confirmed their spot in the season-ending play-offs...

10 April 2026: Emergency parking, Motor madness, BBC blunder, and Sleep crime. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he...

Rhona Fry, aged 28, previously of Marshalls Avenue, Shillington, held a tenancy at an Amplius Housing Association property. However, in February 2025, it was found that she had been illegally sub-letting the property for at least 12 months after leaving the Central Bedfordshire area completely.

She was invited to attend an interview under caution, but failed to do so.

At Luton Magistrates Court on Friday 13 March, Ms Fry was prosecuted in her absence. She was ordered to to pay a total of £14,470, comprising £1,070 in costs, an Unlawful Profit Order of £11,400, and a £2,000 victim surcharge.

The Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 makes it a criminal offence for Housing Association and Council Tenants to sublet their property.

Cllr Steven Watkins, Executive Member for Business, Housing and Public Assets from Central Bedfordshire Council, said:

It is completely unacceptable for anyone to misuse social housing by subletting a social housing property illegally. Social housing is a vital and limited resource that must be available to those who genuinely need it. Unlawfully subletting a social home is a criminal offence, and we will not hesitate to take action where we find that people are abusing the system.

We will continue to investigate suspected cases of housing fraud and take appropriate enforcement action to help make sure homes go to residents and families who are waiting for them and need them most.

Ms Fry's former property has since been returned to Amplius, so it can be allocated to someone on the housing waiting list.

Bedfordshire Police challenged over anti-social motorcyclists in Elstow, as Mohammad Yasin and the force respond to his concerns. Michael Targaryen says he has raised concerns...

Passengers are being warned of disruption to their journeys next week while accessible upgrades are carried out to tracks in Flitwick.

Two organisations are partnering this month to mark the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Independence with the theme of 'Asha', meaning hope. Bangladesh declared...

A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a break-in at The Bear pub in Bedford town centre. Police were called to High Street just after 2.15am on Thursday...

Bedford Borough Council has approved plans to begin work on a new Local Plan to guide housing, jobs, transport and infrastructure up to 2050. Local plans set out where new homes...

Prem leaders, Northampton Saints have once again teamed up with Travis Perkins to celebrate 25 years of collaboration by offering the opportunity for two community clubs to win £5,000...

Bedford Borough Council’s Executive has approved plans to begin preparing a new plan to guide development in the area up to 2050.

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for the public’s help in finding missing teenager Justice. The 15-year-old was last seen on Thursday (5 March) and is believed to be in Bedford...

A Grade II* listed Cardington house could become a special educational needs (SEND) school after plans were submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application proposes...

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