Bedford10 hrs agoTown given £7m for GP surgery after 17-year waitIt is hoped the new surgery will open by 2029 - and a new-look town centre is also planned.10 hrs ago3 days 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 1943.3 days ago6 days agoWoman in 80s dies after car hits truck in laybyPolice are appealing for witnesses to the collision on St Neots Road outside Bedford.6 days ago25 Mar 2026Decision on drive-throughs near Universal delayedThe Environment Agency says the site is on a floodplain and is not "essential infrastructure".25 Mar 202622 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 2026...
