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Some of the residents who have signed a petition calling for speed restrictions along Vandyke Road earlier this year. Pic supplied by Hannah Eichler

Help keep our children safe getting to school say Leighton Buzzard campaigners

A tiny forest has been planted at Brooklands Middle School in Leighton Buzzard - Google maps

Dig out your spades for plant a tree scheme across Central Bedfordshire

Central Beds residents have been banned from using recycling centres in Herts, including this one in Stevenage

Residents in Central Beds banned from using recycling centres in Herts

Paul Rabbitts has published a book on public parks

Leighton Buzzard author celebrates the history of parks in his new book

Plans for the site have been rejected

Victory for residents as Leighton Buzzard industrial site is rejected

Andrew Selous MP at Checkley Wood

New wind turbine rises above Checkley Wood near Leighton Buzzard

The band Lighthouse entertained the crowds

Leighton Buzzard’s bonfire show lit up the night sky

Consultations on active travel in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade are now open

Ambitious plans for travel around Leighton Buzzard and Linslade unveiled

James and Jo Dell at their campsite

Alpacas help this campsite win unique award

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

Schools in Central Bedfordshire are in areas with high air pollution - stock picture

49 schools in Central Bedfordshire are exposed to high air pollution
Report finds dangerously high air pollution in more than a third of Central Bedfordshire neighbourhoods

Linslade Canal Festival

Funding cuts to national waterways will impact Grand Union, council told

A panel of expert speakers addressed a packed meeting on renewal energy at All Saints Church, Leighton Buzzard

Packed meeting urged to support vital Renewable Energy projects

Map showing the development location. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Councillor's plans for greenbelt development approved despite objections

A man was fined for dumping rubbish in a Leighton Buzzard industrial park

Leighton Buzzard fly-tipper caught after being recorded on CCTV

Campaigners are opposed to a new solar park in the area

Fierce opposition to plans for new solar farm near Ledburn

People who took part in the survey said engine idling was an issue

Drivers urged to switch idling engines off in Central Bedfordshire

Central Beds Council is inviting residents to their say on measures dealing with anti social behaviour

Have your say on plans to add park to order banning public drinking

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

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

Drivers can expect delays of up to 30 minutes due to road closures on the A5

Drivers in Leighton Buzzard area warned to expect delays on A5

This Ring Tailed Lemur was just one of the animals getting weighed

Whipsnade Zoo’s animals step onto the scales for the annual weigh-in

The plans for Land South are now open for comments

Have your say on ambitious plans for Leighton Buzzard

More than 20,000 vehicles travel through Hockliffe village a day - Photo Google Maps

Hockliffe traffic chaos is making us ill says council

Andrew Selous MP with headteacher Tim Carroll. Photo supplied by Andrew Selous

MP calls for action over ‘rat run’ Leighton Buzzard road

Calderdale Council local elections 2023: This year 76 candidates will contest the 17 seats that are up for election, from across five parties and some independents.

Proposed Bedfordshire constituency boundary changes

The new machine will improve the borough's roads say Central Bedfordshire Council

Seventy road across Central Bedfordshire set for a facelift

Denny Joe Bowers pleaded guilty to two counts of fly tipping

Leighton Buzzard fly tipper pleads guilty to dumping rubbish at two sites

Roadworks sign.

Major works planned for Leighton Buzzards roads
Council has plans for more than 250 road improvements in Central Bedfordshire in the next six months

The park has won a Green Flag for the fourth consecutive year - photo Greensand Trust

Rushmere Country Park wins green award for fourth year running

The church spire will be lit up in blue on Tuesday - Google Maps

All Saints church spire turns blue to raise awareness of drowning risks

One of the pre-loved items on sale at the event

Hundreds of pre-loved items snapped up at pop-up Reuse Event near Tring

The quad bike company does not have planning permission

Ad Feature Great Brickhill quad bike firm makes bid to stay on track despite local fears

National Simplicity Day is this month (photo: Adobe)

Tiny changes truly can make huge differences

The Market Cross - photo Jane Russell

Work starts on conserving major Leighton Buzzard landmark

Launch of new bus service in Leighton Buzzard. L-R: Cllr Tracey Wye - CBC; Toby France - Head of Commercial, Arriva; Lyndsey Brannen - CBC; Matt King - Network Manager, Arriva; Cllr Kevin Pughe, Town Mayor of Leighton-Linslade.

Silent protest as Leighton Buzzard’s controversial bus service officially opens

The centre will be closed from Thursday

Leighton Buzzard’s recycling centre closes from Thursday for repairs

Going Green: Warmer waters aren’t healthy for our wildlife

Decathlon’s green ‘No tent left behind’ campaign

Get out into the great outdoors this Father's Day

Going Green: ​Go back to nature with your dad on Father’s Day

Residents say the scheme will dominate the landscape

Leighton residents’ anger as employment site bid goes before councillors

Eco warriors - youngsters from Linslade Lower School

Linslade school’s eco warriors are flying the flag for the planet

Jericho tucks into an ice lolly

Having an ice time at Woburn Safari park

All eight units are now let at Ascent Logistics Park in Leighton Buzzard.

Clothing retailer Next secures last unit at Leighton Buzzard's logistics park

Get your vote in now - photo Keith Brown

These are the Bedfordshire projects up for a countryside award

The Land South site (council owned land in orange).

Don't miss out on the chance to have your say on Land South consultation
Deadline is June 2

An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at Bedford's Priory Country Park

Bird flu confirmed among black-headed gulls at Priory Country Park in Bedford

Bin collections will be a day later after the Coronation bank holiday

Bin collection changes in Central Bedfordshire for Royal celebrations

Potholes on Plantation Road are causing a hazard for cyclists

Potholes 'too dangerous' for bikers caused hundreds of pounds of damage to cars

People have been putting recycling in the wrong bins

Record rise in rejected recycling in Central Bedfordshire

Environmental activist Jane Goodall (photo: Getty Images)

​UK climate change is under microscope on eve of Earth Day

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters, Chicksands.

Planning blueprint for Central Beds 'dramatically understates climate change'

world’s leading scientists on climate and the environment

The repair station outside the Dunstable Centre. Image: CBC.

New bike repair station installed in Leighton Buzzard

Measures to safeguard machinery were discussed with Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Thames Valley Rural Crime team praised by Home Secretary

Mr Groves filmed Clipstone Brook during his walk on March 16.

Anglian Water refutes dog walker's claims that he spotted raw sewage in brook