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Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard says he believes police reform is "long overdue"

Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner says reform is “long overdue”

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is asking patients to complete a survey to help shape the future of the county's healthcare services

Have your say on the future of healthcare across Bedfordshire

'A moment I will never forget' says swimmer after epic New York challenge

Bedfordshire Police has said it welcomes tougher laws around the use of Live Facial Recognition technology. Photo by Paul Ellis/Getty Images

Bedfordshire Police welcome stronger laws around use of LFR technology

Thumbs down to burglars! The businesswoman and mum was determined to open up and keep going. Image: Ciara Thomson.

Owner of play village thanks 'lovely customers' for support after break-in

An aerial photo of a farm (Photo by Toby Shepheard / AFP via Getty Images)

Public meeting will discuss challenges facing farmers - and how you can help

The NHS-funded Crisis Text Support Service is open to people of all ages

Free mental health support available by text, WhatsApp and webchat

The council has urged residents to be on their guard against bogus callers and rogue traders

Warning after 'rogue traders' conned over £142k from Leighton Buzzard homeowners

Bedfordshire Police officer bans fall from 14 to nine, new figures show

Bedfordshire police officer bans fall despite national record high

Leighton Buzzard Remembrance Sunday 2024. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

'Honour sacrifices for freedom': Leighton Buzzard Remembrance Sunday approaches

Leighton Buzzard Railway Autumn Steam Gala

In pictures: Full steam ahead for Leighton Buzzard Railway's autumn gala
It was full steam ahead for the Leighton Buzzard Railway Autumn Steam Gala – after the event was posponed over fire risks.
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Residents are demanding a zebra crossing is installed outside their homes at Greenfields Later Living Complex

Residents demand zebra crossing outside Later Living complex in Leighton Buzzard

Jade Cook, founder and director of Spectrum Community Arts, presses the button to turn on the 2025 lights.

Christmas lights switch-on launches enhanced festive fun for Leighton Buzzard

The smashed glass after the break-in. Image supplied by: Dave Allen.

Community thanked for 'rallying round' after burglar targets e-bike shop

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Six arrested as police seize drugs and £25k in high street businesses crackdown

Friends Ben and Ami met at an NCT antenatal group. Image supplied.

Leighton-Linslade parents design 'responsible smart phone' for children

The proposed site on land south of Chartmoor Road in Leighton Buzzard, is close to the Roman Gate housing estate

Campaigners warned planning changes could weaken fight against industrial scheme

The Top Bell's new look. Image: Punch Pubs & Co.

Leighton Buzzard's Top Bell pub is back open after refurb

Central Bedfordshire Council is carrying out preventative road maintenance ahead of the winter months

Work starts to keep roads across Central Bedfordshire moving this winter

GP websites across the country have been impacted (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Bedfordshire GP websites hit by healthcare firm's collapse

Animal Antiks. Image: Ashley Peters.

Family 'feels lost and distressed' as councils stop farm centre placements

Come along and have some ghoulishly good fun. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Free spooky slime making at Leighton Buzzard Library this Thursday

A Poundland discount shop (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Future of Poundland stores in doubt as company could face insolvency

Town councillors Jo Symes and Andrea Kidd celebrating the free Christmas buses. Image: Leighton Buzzard Lib Dems.

Ride on the L service for free during all four Christmas Saturdays

The coffin of Pte McIntosh is carried to the graveside as his family looks on (Crown Copyright)

Bedfordshire soldiers laid to rest on the Western Front

Cllr Mark Arnull (right) Leader of West Northamptonshire Council at the England’s Economic Heartland meeting with (from left) Cllr Adam Zerny, Leader of Central Beds Council, Cllr Martin Griffiths, Leader of North Northamptonshire Council and Cllr Tom Wootton, Leader of Bedford Borough Council.

Devolution plan for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes raises questions

Blue Sapphire Care Ltd provides personal care to people living in their own homes

Leighton Buzzard care home provider told it Requires Improvement

One of three Leighton Buzzard warehouses let by Adroit Real Estate Advisors

Three Leighton Buzzard warehouse lettings signal a positive for business
Demand for industrial space in the town continues to outstrip supply in Leighton Buzzard with three more warehouse units now let.
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Neil with his fellow presenters at The 950 Mindset, Sacha and Dan. Image supplied by Neil Mills.

Charity champion takes on skydive and starts mental health podcast

Wallace & Gromit Lego set

15 Wallace & Gromit gifts to celebrate Aardman's 50th birthday

Enjoying the thrill! Bethany takes to the skies. Image: Bethany Waters.

Daughter's charity skydive raises over £3k in honour of dad

The LHTS Hub held a successful trial morning promoting a new daytime performing arts programme for home-educated and flexi-schooled young people.

Leighton Buzzard theatre school launches new classes for home-schooled pupils

Members and friends got together to celebrate the Friends of Linslade Woods 20th anniversary.

Commemorative seat unveiled to mark Friends of Linslade Woods 20th anniversary

Tricia is pictured second from right on the back row

Lioness Tricia helps England roar to victory in mini football World Cup

Taffy and Chaloner working together in 2025. Image: Mark Lewis.

Leighton Buzzard Railway brewing up 'Coffee Pot' locomotive festival

'Best Pizza in Town': Paulo's car. Image: Paulo Benfeito

That's amore! Fresh pizza to your doorstep thanks to car boot kitchen

Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance at Royal London Hospital (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Ambulance service faces busiest year ever as 999 calls surge

Goodness Sokoh used Snapchat to target his victims. Photos: Thames Valley Police and Getty Images

Rapist who used Snapchat to lure victims is jailed for 21 years

Halloween half term fun. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Half term Halloween fun at Leighton Buzzard Market

Donations for the Christmas Toy Appeal can be dropped off at town's branch of Nationwide Building Society

Annual Christmas Toy Appeal launched by Leighton Buzzard Salvation Army

MP Alex Mayer was among guests at celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Oak Bank School

Rooted in success: Special school marks 50th anniversary

Volunteer responders in Leighton Buzzard have secured a grant for life-saving equipment and training

Volunteer responders in Leighton Buzzard get grant

'Out of Control?' Image: Home-Start Bedfordshire.

Charity Home-Start Bedfordshire exposes reality of post-separation abuse

Poppies at the town council offices. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Volunteers busy creating beautiful poppy displays for Remembrance

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, Umme Ali, hosted the event at the Addison Centre in Kempston

HerSpace event held to promote support for women and girls across Bedfordshire
A special event looking at opportunities to support women and girls, including those impacted by abuse, was hosted by Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, Umme Ali.
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The Harpur Suite, in Harpur Square (Picture: Patricia Payne/Historic England Archive)

New forum will build on opportunities to help shape the future of Bedfordshire

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Workshop offer adds up to free maths courses in Bedfordshire

Upcoming Works Notice. Image: Leighton-Linslade Town Council.

Tree maintenance planned across Leighton Buzzard on Monday

Graham and Emma Bramley. Image: Bramley Engineering.

Leighton Buzzard engineering business celebrates new sister company in Somerset

A police patrol sign on Pulford Road leading to Parson's Close Recreation Ground. Image: Iconic Media Group.

Crackdown on vandals and nuisance e-Bike riders

There will also be a greater focus on opportunities for young people leaving care, including access to employment, apprenticeships and work experience. Image: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Review says children in care feel ‘safe and supported’ in Central Bedfordshire

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and can make a phone number appear genuine, including numbers belonging to trusted organisations such as the police

Scam warning as fraudsters impersonate police in Bedfordshire

The ICB says the main delay currently is funding the clinical director roles (Picture: Brian Jackson, stock.adobe.com)

Funding 'sticking point' for neighbourhood health areas

Traffic and travel news. Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

End in sight to 'chaos' on Hockliffe Street and Hockliffe Road

Temporary classrooms. Image: Chiltern Learning Trust.

Temporary classrooms needed after leak flooded school building

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