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Grant boost to help Central Bedfordshire businesses

Owner of George Davies Turf, George Davies

George Davies Turf takes on fellow family-run business Ivinghoe Turf

Nicki Harris, Justin Richardson and Ben Singleton

Peli BioThermal Award Success

The Queen's Head.

Campaigners calling on residents and businesses to help save historic Wing pub

Funding for the new scheme has been secured by Thames Valley Police and crime Commissioner Matthew Barber

Online platform set up to help fight against retail crime across Thames Valley

The campus will help boost much needed skills in the area

Huge boost for engineering skills in Leighton Buzzard

3,878 shoplifting offences were recorded by Bedfordshire Police in the year to June – up from 3,616 in 2022

Shoplifting on the rise in Bedfordshire

Plans for the site have been rejected

Victory for residents as Leighton Buzzard industrial site is rejected

The Heath Inn has a new owner

New owners for Heath and Reach's historic pub

The Heath Inn has a new owner

New owners for Heath and Reach’s historic pub

Stewkley FC U1 girls' team proudly show off their new kit sponsored by Leighton Buzzard business AB Vehicle Repairs

Stewkley FC first ever girls’ team celebrate sponsorship of new kit
Kit is sponsored by Leighton Buzzard business AB Vehicle Repairs

Celebrating success at the Auto Trader awards - photo Brendan O'Sullivan

Keeping it in the family – Leighton Buzzard car firm wins top award

Jeremy Moore , Helen Hawke, and Rupert Hawke are welcomed by Janice Gabbott and Steven Clews

Franklins Law expansion

Lara Bradford has set up her cat care business

From Masterchef to moggies for Leighton Buzzard mum

Andrew Selous MP. Picture: UK Government

MP welcomes cost of living payments for low-income families

James and Jo Dell at their campsite

Alpacas help this campsite win unique award

The Tuffnells depot in Leighton Buzzard has been saved after the company went into administration in June

Tuffnells depot in Leighton Buzzard reopens after rescue deal

The interior of The Cottage in Leighton Buzzard

Italian bistro and bar opens in historic Leighton Buzzard building

Leighton Buzzard Household Waste & Recycling Centre, Shenley Hill Road, Leighton Buzzard. Picture: Google Maps

People using Leighton Buzzard tidy tip will have to prove they live in the area

Swiss Cottage Care Home. Image: Google Maps

Care home still in special measures as CQC takes action to protect residents

The new shop was opened on Thursday

New estate agents opens - and pledges to be "very much part of the community"

The White House, the Leighton-Linslade Town Council building, lit in red

Painting the town red as Leighton Buzzard marks World Dyslexia Day

1stHomecare Leighton Buzzard

Local Home Care Company shortlisted as great employer

BT phone box interior. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Have your say on BT plans to remove 11 payphones in Central Bedfordshire

Is your local on the list? Picture: Pixabay / CAMRA

Leighton Buzzard's best pubs according to CAMRA Good Beer Guide

Duncombe Drive car park

Upset over proposed car park charge hikes in Leighton Buzzard

Signage outside a branch of the British high-street retail chain "Wilko" Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Wilko store in Leighton Buzzard will close for the final time tomorrow

Outside of a Wilko store. (Picture: Andrew Selous MP)

MP 'relieved' Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Wilko stores won't close
But 52 shops across the country will close

MP Andrew Selous with Iris Lee, owner of Leighton Buzzard Garden Centre

Plans to build housing on garden centre site are unnecessary says town council

MP Andrew Selous pictured at the opening of the Bossard House police hub in Leighton Buzzard

MP calls for increased police presence to combat crimewave

MP Andrew Selous with Iris Lee, owner of Leighton Buzzard Garden Centre

Housing plans for garden centre site to be discussed at council meeting

Marie French pictured with her late father, Tim.

Leighton Buzzard beautician helps hosts fundraiser in memory of her father

This CCTV image was taken outside Bianco Nero last week

More Leighton Buzzard shops targeted by cash register raids

Jason Hart named Pride in the Job award winner 2023

Project manager wins prestigious national award

CEO John Rennison with the Leighton Buzzard team

LEIGHTON BUZZARD HOME CARE GROUP NAMED IN TOP 20 CARE PROVIDER AS VOTED BY PUBLI...

The shop could soon be a Greggs

Leighton Buzzard’s high street could be finally getting a Greggs

Central Beds Council

Central Beds Council makes top 10 list for highest rise in business rates

(L to R) Ross Jenkins Martin Elderton Josh Croxford Dan St Hilaire, Michael Crake and Cymon Robinson

Six Bellway Northern Home Counties site managers receive coveted housebuilding a...

The jobs fair will be held at Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club

Charity holds jobs fair in Leighton Buzzard

Having a great time at Disco Dessert

Sweet treat as new Leighton Buzzard shop adds disco to the mix

Get ready for some family fun in Leighton Buzzard

Back to school fun heading for Leighton Buzzard market

Synapse has partnered with National World (image: Synapse)

Synapse partners with National World to create new opportunities

Redrow South Midlands host bug class at Leestone Park

Housebuilder encourages local children to become more bug-friendly

South West MP Andrew Sealous has welcomed the latest move to further plans for improved healthcare provision in Leighton Buzzard.

Plans for new healthcare facility in Leighton Buzzard move step closer

Filmmakers who make the cut are invited on stage for a Q&A session. Image submitted.

Bumper LB Film Fest is welcoming entries from Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire
It follows a successful and mostly sold-out debut

Osborne Morris & Morgan at SME Bedfordshire Business Awards

Longstanding Leighton Buzzard law firm is Business of the Year Silver Winner

Beatrice, the iPad winner

Taylor Wimpey donate top raffle prize to primary school fundraiser

Staff at The Refill Leighton Buzzard celebrating their win

Going for green wins gold award for Leighton Buzzard company

The branch will close on October 18 - Google Maps

Leighton Buzzard to lose another bank as Barclays announces closure

South West MP Andrew Selous says the capital and revenue are in place to build and staff this new primary care facility for the town.

New Leighton Buzzard primary care facility comes step closer

Rob Parker, site manager for Hadley Grange, Leighton Buzzard

Site managers recognised with top industry award

Student officers outside police HQ

Royal Marine, estate agent and professional cake maker join Bedfordshire Police

Pecks Farm Shop had to erect their own signs to indicate it was business as usual during the road closures

Farm shop hits out over lost business following 6-day road closure

Children will be able to meet Paw Patrol's Marshall later this month.

Four-legged favourite swaps pup-mobile for locomotives at railway event

Enforcement notices were issued in respect of a partly retrospective planning application for the land at Tilsworth

Pair fined over breach of planning consent at controversial caravan site