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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

They will resume in late February.

Garden waste collections across Central Bedfordshire suspended from next week

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

Central Beds Council has reported a half yearly budget gap of almost £9m which could widen without prompt action to reduce the deficit

Decision to freeze council tax in Central Beds could impact next year’s finances

There will be the usual pause in garden waste collection from December 4 - February 23 but residents can dispose of garden waste at any of the four council Household Waste Recycling Centres. All other waste collections will continue as normal.

Winter break for garden waste collection in Central Bedfordshire

Safety issues have been raised due to a lack of pavements outside Southcott Lower School

Action demanded amid safety risks for children walking to school

A Royal Mail employee empties a post box in Southwark. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Town council to speak with Royal Mail to discuss ongoing postal delivery issues

Millions of people in receipt of the State Pension will receive an additional payment over the coming months.

DWP to send out ‘bonus’ payments to millions before Christmas

The event will allow residents from surrounding areas to discuss issues regarding the impact of recent route changes. Image submitted.

London Luton Airport to host discussion over issues of noise and airspace

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Satellite images shows vast swathes of Sahara sand blowing across Europe and landing in the UK on the hottest day of the year so far.

What happened to Cindy Williams Jr in EastEnders?

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’

These are the top 10 selfie capitals of the UK

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

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

The blaze destroyed around 200 cars

‘Spectacular’ scrapyard blaze destroys hundreds of cars

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

Seventy road across Central Bedfordshire set for a facelift

The top 10 UK cities with the best 'vibe' revealed

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

Petition calls for road safety measures near schools in Leighton Buzzard​​​​​​​

The European Travel Informatio The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.n and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is another travel barrier for British people after they voted to leave the EU.

Date UK holidaymakers must pay fee to enter these 30 countries

Firefighters battle huge blaze as arsonists torch more than 50 cars overnight

Arsonists cause destruction by torching over 50 cars in one night

The results of a Healthcare Survey has been submitted to councillors

Working party to look into ‘urgent’ demands following Healthcare Survey

Dr Sarah Whiteman Pic: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Warning for patients as doctors get ready for seven days of strike action

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

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Neil and Lisa Fletcher at home in Watchet, Somerset.

Couple who ‘live in 1930s’ bemoan increase in cost of vintage clothes

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

Tourists in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Inside UK beauty spot being ‘ruined’ by drones and Airbnbs

“People will pitch up at one of the benches and be here all day, like it’s the beach.”

Only Fans billboards pop up in UK promoting adult sex work - residents turn to graffiti

OnlyFans billboards pop up in the UK promoting adult sex work

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Independent traders say they are being driven out of Leighton Buzzard

'Turn market stalls around or lose shops' say independent traders

Residents say the scheme will dominate the landscape

Leighton residents’ anger as employment site bid goes before councillors

New bus routes introduced last month, may be reconsidered

Leighton bus route backlash may bring in changes council admits

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital

Council staff targeted car parks in Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable

Blue badge cheats in Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable face court action

The Premium Bond winners for June 2023 have been revealed by National Savings and Investments (NS&I) - and Bristol residents are among the lucky ones.

NS&I Premium Bonds: June 2023 winners and how to enter

Manhattanhenge 2023: How to see New York City’s sunset in the UK

MP Andrew Selous has welcomed the findings.

Feasibility study findings aim to 'future proof' primary health care

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut

Editorial image.

‘Gimp man’ arrested after ‘crawling’ on ground in quiet village

Coronation Street Party on Brooklands Avenue - Sunday 7 May 2023

Residents enjoy a right royal celebration to mark the King's coronation

BBC Desert Island Discs composer’s house for sale: See inside Eric Coates’ 5-bed house on the market for £775k

Five-bed house belonging to famous English composer for sale for £775k

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease

Ms Richardson joined her close girlfriends at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre for a raunchy night of fun

The Age UK shop in Leighton Buzzard

Join the Coronation Big Help Out in Leighton Buzzard

Survey reveals worst seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

The Sudanese Junior Doctors Association UK estimate that approximately 74 NHS doctors are trapped in Sudan.

Foreign NHS doctors will not be evacuated from Sudan by UK

The deadline for the survey is April 30

'Disappointing' response to health survey - but there's still time to take part

Residents claim the sheep are invading their properties

Gang of ‘free-roaming hooligan sheep’ causing chaos on estate

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again

Ben Thornbury demonstrating 'crazy pothole golf' in Malmesbury

Man sets up pothole crazy golf course to ‘make a point’ to council

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on the set of EastEnders.

BBC to air special episode of EastEnders for King Charles coronation

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law

The fire service is at the scene. Image: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Woman taken to hospital after chlorine leak at leisure centre