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Teenager jailed for at least 49 years for Luton triple murder Channel 420:13 19-Mar-25
Senior Bedfordshire Police officer responds to letter calling on force to tackle crime in Bedford Bedford Independent17:28 19-Mar-25
Primary school ‘devastated’ by Nicholas Prosper shooting plan Evening Standard17:23 19-Mar-25
Nicholas Prosper's dad weeps as court told his family's deaths prevented school massacre The Mirror17:03 19-Mar-25
What’s on Bedford: 19 – 30 March 2025 Bedford Independent17:02 19-Mar-25
Housing Matters - March 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council (Press Release)16:55 19-Mar-25
Bedford Borough Recognised in BASW’s Amazing Social Worker Awards Bedford Borough Council (Press Release)16:49 19-Mar-25
Exact diversion details as gas leak forces closure of busy Kent road KentLive16:40 19-Mar-25
Anglian Water criticised after Leighton Buzzard water leak took 2 months to fix Leighton Buzzard Observer16:30 19-Mar-25
My favourite book – Councillor Michael Headley Bedford Borough Council (Press Release)16:09 19-Mar-25
Prosper wanted to unleash disaster on community, says judge BBC15:47 19-Mar-25
Killer of own mother and siblings planned massacre at Catholic primary school Catholic Herald15:25 19-Mar-25
'The community owes them its gratitude' Judge calls for lives of Luton's Julianna Falcon, Kyle… Luton Today15:24 19-Mar-25
UK teen who planned school massacre jailed for life Gulf News15:18 19-Mar-25
Bedford Borough Council’s unaudited accounts delayed due to national backlog Bedford Independent15:08 19-Mar-25
Statement in response to today's sentencing hearing at Luton Crown Court from Leader of Luton Council, Cllr Hazel… Luton Borough Council (Press Release)13:46 19-Mar-25
Luton Council Provides Wellbeing Support to Local Community Following Crown Court Sentencing Luton Borough Council (Press Release)13:46 19-Mar-25
Trump tips Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford as new FAA head The Loadstar13:45 19-Mar-25
Man who killed his mum and siblings and plotted primary school massacre jailed for life Manchester Evening News13:43 19-Mar-25
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner urges government to review firearms licensing after… Bedford Times & Citizen13:37 19-Mar-25
The 'sliding doors' moment that stopped Sandy Hook-obsessed killer's school massacre BBC13:16 19-Mar-25
Nicholas Prosper sentenced to life behind bars for murder of his mum and siblings at their… Luton Today13:11 19-Mar-25
'A tragedy': Central Bedfordshire Council under fire as Leighton Buzzard trust pulls out of… Leighton Buzzard Observer12:25 19-Mar-25
Luton & Dunstable Hospital staff face rising violence from the public Luton Today12:00 19-Mar-25
Bedfordshire director banned after failing to provide company accounts to liquidator GOV.UK (Press Release)11:21 19-Mar-25
Have your say on council's public protection orders to tackle anti-social behaviour in Bedford… Bedford Times & Citizen10:01 19-Mar-25
Review: A cushty night out thanks to Only Fool and Horses brilliance at Milton Keynes Theatre Leighton Buzzard Observer10:00 19-Mar-25
Phone kiosk and defibrilator plan for Leighton Buzzard Leighton Buzzard Observer09:32 19-Mar-25
Olympian open day for new leisure and community centre in Houghton Regis Central Bedfordshire Council (Press Release)09:06 19-Mar-25
Bedfordshire PCC calls for urgent firearms licensing review after Luton triple murder Bedford Independent09:01 19-Mar-25
Ray Halford awarded Honorary Fellowship for dedication to social work Central Bedfordshire Council (Press Release)08:56 19-Mar-25
London Luton Airport hosts local Accessibility Day as 17% national increase* in number of disabled flyers UK Civil Aviation Authority (Press Release)08:50 19-Mar-25
Shaping Bedford town centre: have your say on the proposed Public Spaces Protection Orders Bedford Borough Council (Press Release)08:30 19-Mar-25
Get the best shopping deals with our new Top Buys newsletter Luton Today08:26 19-Mar-25
Police searching for missing woman from Potton Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire08:26 19-Mar-25
Waterway 30 years in the making moves a step closer BBC06:29 19-Mar-25
In the last 7 days
Belfast's Bedford Hotel "will be a great addition to the city" after Council approval Belfast Live22:25 18-Mar-25
Multimillion-pound luxury venue on site of what was to be George Best Hotel gets green light Belfast Telegraph19:47 18-Mar-25
Green light for multimillion-pound luxury venue on site of what was to be George Best Hotel Belfast Telegraph19:37 18-Mar-25
The teen who wanted to be ‘the most notorious’ school shooter Channel 417:56 18-Mar-25
Communities encouraged to set up ‘flood resilience groups’ after successes in Stevington and Kempston Bedford Independent17:43 18-Mar-25
Bedford communities encouraged to set up flood resilience groups Bedford Times & Citizen17:36 18-Mar-25
Biggleswade faces 'significant barrier' to banking hub despite closure of sole survivor Lloyds… Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire17:23 18-Mar-25
Grave of Missing Windsor Soldier of World War One Identified in Belgium GOV.UK (Press Release)17:14 18-Mar-25
Squid Game, Gogglebox and Antiques Roadshow: It's all in a day's work for Bedford graduate Bedford Times & Citizen17:06 18-Mar-25
Bedford Hospital staff face rising violence from the public Bedford Times & Citizen16:21 18-Mar-25
Bedford council trialling pavement charging gullies for electric vehicles Bedford Times & Citizen16:14 18-Mar-25
Council to trial pavement EV charging gullies Bedford Independent15:41 18-Mar-25
Cigarettes identified in Chisinau, seized in London IPN Press Agency15:41 18-Mar-25
“Something went very wrong with this young man" Nicholas Prosper due to be sentenced tomorrow… Luton Today15:37 18-Mar-25
Nicholas Prosper: Luton murderer planned to kill at least 30 children in primary school shooting Luton Today14:46 18-Mar-25
Work begins on Bedfordshire sustainable urban extension Insider Media14:01 18-Mar-25
Bedford council forks out £15.4k in pothole damage compensation as 150 claims lodged in last… Bedford Times & Citizen12:30 18-Mar-25
Bromham stabbing: "We believe this was an isolated incident," say police Bedford Times & Citizen11:22 18-Mar-25
Expect delays of an hour following crash on M1 near Luton Luton Today11:03 18-Mar-25
Northern Ireland property investment firm poised to secure full planning permission for new… News Letter10:57 18-Mar-25
Brain fog be gone! The rise of supplements for sharper thinking and all-day energy Luton Today10:25 18-Mar-25
Luton drivers warned of delays of up to 30minutes due to roadworks Luton Today09:52 18-Mar-25
Study claims Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have worst experience contacting their GP Milton Keynes Citizen09:27 18-Mar-25
British teenager who murdered family and was plotting school shooting to be sentenced today The Irish Independent07:35 18-Mar-25
Teenager who murdered family and was plotting school shooting to be sentenced Belfast Telegraph00:07 18-Mar-25
Five of the best theatre and comedy shows in and around Leighton Buzzard in the coming days Leighton Buzzard Observer00:05 18-Mar-25
Trump nominates Republic Airways chief as FAA administrator FlightGlobal23:17 17-Mar-25
Prison for Clapham man who sexually assaulted teenager in his car Bedford Independent20:17 17-Mar-25
Clapham man who sexually assaulted teen in his car is jailed Bedford Times & Citizen17:43 17-Mar-25
Gang jailed, including two Bedford prisoners, for importing cocaine hidden in vintage Cadillac Bedford Times & Citizen17:12 17-Mar-25
Luton primary school rated 'good' in all areas after Ofsted visit Luton Today17:05 17-Mar-25
Bedford shisha lounge applies for retrospctive change of use Bedford Independent15:24 17-Mar-25
Bedford dog groomer nominated for Animal Star Awards after bereavement Bedford Independent15:21 17-Mar-25
Teenager seriously injured after being hit by car in Luton Luton Today14:40 17-Mar-25
Celebrating Social Work Week: A rewarding profession Central Bedfordshire Council (Press Release)14:23 17-Mar-25
Bedford business owner tells Bedfordshire Police ‘tackle crime or we’ll do it ourselves’ Bedford Independent14:00 17-Mar-25
16 road closures for Central Bedfordshire drivers to watch out for - including A1 and A421 Leighton Buzzard Observer13:56 17-Mar-25
Distressing footage emerges of triple murder teen who murdered family Sunday World13:55 17-Mar-25
Councillors warned only “70 per cent chance” of recouping all Cleat Hill costs Bedford Independent13:53 17-Mar-25
More foster carers from diverse backgrounds needed as Council has over 300 children in care Luton Borough Council (Press Release)13:07 17-Mar-25
Foreign tourism spending in Bedfordshire has risen since the pandemic Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire12:47 17-Mar-25
Bedford council has "70% chance" of recovering Cleat Hill explosion costs Bedford Times & Citizen12:45 17-Mar-25
Retrospective planning application to turn former Bedford pub into a restaurant Bedford Times & Citizen12:35 17-Mar-25
Plans submitted to help preserve Leighton Pumping Station after it was gutted by fire Leighton Buzzard Observer12:28 17-Mar-25
Luton restaurant ‘closed until further notice’ after accidental kitchen fire Luton Today12:10 17-Mar-25
Four arrested including 14-year-old boy from Bedfordshire after shop robbery Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire12:06 17-Mar-25
Housing scheme approved for Everton with playing field for village primary school Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire11:55 17-Mar-25
LibDem councillor’s concerns over Council budget are rejected Bedford Independent11:11 17-Mar-25
Bedford WHSmith to close its doors in July Bedford Times & Citizen11:03 17-Mar-25
240 jobs at risk as University of Bedfordshire proposes staffing cuts Luton Today10:19 17-Mar-25
Police nick man in Bedford wanted for burglary Bedford Times & Citizen09:04 17-Mar-25
Police seize vulnerable dog in Bedford area kept in 'appalling conditions' Bedford Times & Citizen09:04 17-Mar-25
Business News: JD Wetherspoon sales set to soar and interests rates hold amid economic "fog of… Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire08:09 17-Mar-25
Peter Bedford: ‘We are allowing the next generation to walk into financial ruin’ Politics.co.uk08:02 17-Mar-25
Tony Hetherington: Help! My Beatles book is not giving me any royalties This is Money22:00 15-Mar-25
Luton miss chances for success in goalless draw against Middlesbrough CitiBlog20:24 15-Mar-25
Speeding driver caught at more than 30mph must pay £320 Daily Echo03:51 15-Mar-25
Bedfordshire to cut 240 jobs amid expected £5 million deficit Times Higher Education16:51 14-Mar-25
Armed police called to Bromham after stabbing Bedford Times & Citizen16:48 14-Mar-25
Applications for Bedford Borough secondary school places not affected by private school VAT Bedford Independent16:28 14-Mar-25
University of Bedfordshire job cuts 'will affect students', warn unions University and College Union16:09 14-Mar-25
University of Bedfordshire job cuts will impact students, unions warn Morning Star15:45 14-Mar-25
Bedford Borough Council hosts event to promote inclusive employment opportunities Bedford Borough Council (Press Release)15:07 14-Mar-25
Stagecoach introduce ‘journey assistance cards’ to help bus passengers in Bedford Bedford Independent14:46 14-Mar-25
Schools encouraged to get active for 2025 Big Walk and Wheel Challenge Central Bedfordshire Council (Press Release)13:46 14-Mar-25
Potton's York House Foods wins Best Steak and Kidney Pie at national awards Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire12:45 14-Mar-25
Luton GP surgery told to improve by Care Quality Commission after inspection Luton Today12:28 14-Mar-25
More than 10,000 people in Luton to see disability benefit frozen Luton Today12:18 14-Mar-25
Plans for job cuts at University of Bedfordshire BBC12:16 14-Mar-25
Disabled Bedford residents left waiting more than 5 years for accessible homes Bedford Times & Citizen11:59 14-Mar-25
Central Bedfordshire schools forum receives apology for “lateness” of reports Bedford Independent11:54 14-Mar-25
What do we truly want from our high streets? Bedford Independent11:17 14-Mar-25
Apply now for the Harpur Trust university bursary programme Bedford Independent11:13 14-Mar-25
More than 150 young people waiting over a year for mental health support in Bedfordshire, Luton … Biggleswade Today, Bedfordshire11:03 14-Mar-25
Five painfully British small business accounting disasters (and how QuickBooks can save your… Leighton Buzzard Observer10:56 14-Mar-25
Bedford council pays out nearly £20k in accident compensation claims Bedford Times & Citizen10:38 14-Mar-25
Review of Bedford's social housing allocation policy delayed by Cleat Hill explosion response Bedford Times & Citizen10:38 14-Mar-25
Easter Holiday activities at The Higgins Bedford celebrate Earth Day Bedford Borough Council (Press Release)10:33 14-Mar-25

      
            
      
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Nestled in the East of England, Bedfordshire is home to approximately 670,000 residents across its major towns including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, and Leighton Buzzard. The county boasts excellent transport connections via the M1 motorway, London Luton Airport, and key rail links, making it a strategic location for businesses and commuters alike.

Recent developments in Bedfordshire include ongoing regeneration projects in Luton town centre and Bedford Riverside, alongside expanding initiatives at Cranfield University's aerospace technology park. Local authorities continue to address challenges including housing affordability, with several new developments planned across the county to meet growing demand. Environmental concerns remain prominent, particularly regarding the impact of expansion plans for Luton Airport.

Bedfordshire's vibrant cultural scene features the annual Bedford River Festival, Luton Carnival, and numerous local events celebrating the county's diverse heritage. Community initiatives such as the Bedfordshire Community Foundation continue to support local charities and grassroots projects. The county's parks, including Dunstable Downs and Woburn Safari Park, remain popular destinations for residents and visitors seeking outdoor recreation.

With a rich history dating back to Saxon times, Bedfordshire features historical landmarks such as Woburn Abbey, Wrest Park, and the John Bunyan Museum. The county played a significant role during World War II, with RAF Cardington's iconic hangars still dominating the landscape. This blend of heritage and modern development shapes Bedfordshire's unique character, balancing rural charm with urban innovation.

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