Central Bedfordshire news

• What a mess – why does clearing fly-tips take so long?

  28-02-2026 07:39 via bbc.com
  A clean-up operation in Northamptonshire is entering its third month after a big fly-tip by the A14.
  
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• Data centre to be built near The Avengers studio

  28-02-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  It is estimated that the development will cost over £1bn.
  
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• Woman's battle with alcohol prompts dry disco

  28-02-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  Melanie Prince, who is now sober, says she wanted to create something for people in recovery.
  
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• Ex-soldier who got involved in drug crime jailed

  27-02-2026 19:48 via bbc.com
  A former soldier from Watford who got involved in drug crime is starting a six-year jail sentence.
  
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• Parents shocked after school closes for good with 30 minutes' notice

  27-02-2026 17:59 via bbc.com
  The school says it faced an "unsustainable financial burden".
  
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• 'Political games' prevent council agreeing budget

  27-02-2026 14:28 via bbc.com
  Councillors in Central Bedfordshire will meet again on Thursday to try and agree balanced budget.
  
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• Two new industrial units approved

  27-02-2026 14:18 via bbc.com
  The units are given the go ahead despite concerns about noise and increased traffic.
  
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• Adult care leavers given free bus travel by council

  27-02-2026 06:19 via bbc.com
  The authority says the scheme is funded with money it received from the Department for Transport.
  
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• Works on Grade I bridge progressing, says council

  26-02-2026 16:26 via bbc.com
  Engineers are replacing bearings and making other improvements to the bridge, the authority says.
  
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• Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

  26-02-2026 14:55 via bbc.com
  The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.
  
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• Historic Paralympic huts face demolition plans

  26-02-2026 14:20 via bbc.com
  Buckinghamshire Council has put an emergency heritage notice on huts at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
  
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• What led to a council needing a government bailout of up to £80m?

  26-02-2026 10:36 via bbc.com
  We look at what the money will be used for and the impact it could have on taxpayers.
  
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• Teenage pillion passenger killed in M40 bike crash

  26-02-2026 06:51 via bbc.com
  A male motorbike rider, 20 - arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving - is released on bail.
  
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• Let's see what I can do to help the team - Bove

  25-02-2026 15:21 via bbc.com
  Watford midfielder Edoardo Bove says making his home debut for the club was an "unbelievable" feeling despite Tuesday's defeat by Ipswich Town.
  
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• Journey of a jar: where does your recycling go?

  25-02-2026 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Following the fascinating journey of recycled glass and bottles in Hertfordshire.
  
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• Why has Bedford Council been given an extra £80m?

  25-02-2026 12:18 via bbc.co.uk
  The government has offered Bedford Borough Council £80m of emergency financial support.
  
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• Teenager admits manslaughter in station stabbing

  24-02-2026 21:25 via bbc.com
  Thomas Taylor died after being attacked at a bus station in Bedford in January 2025.
  
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• Paralympic Games flame is lit at Stoke Mandeville

  24-02-2026 17:46 via bbc.com
  The flame will now begin its 2,000km (1,243-mile) will now be carried to Italy by 501 torchbearers.
  
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• Warne happy squad depth paying off for MK Dons

  24-02-2026 15:10 via bbc.com
  MK Dons boss Paul Warne says he is proud of the squad depth he has achieved since taking charge after his side move up to third place in League Two.
  
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• Ukrainians call for an end to UK visa uncertainty

  24-02-2026 14:16 via bbc.com
  Refugees in Britain say their visa status is affecting their access to schools and job progression.
  
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• Bail out by government a 'dark day' for Bedford

  24-02-2026 12:37 via bbc.com
  Local politicians react to the decision to give £80m in emergency funding to a struggling council.
  
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• MP's aide charge with indecent child images offences

  24-02-2026 09:23 via bbc.com
  Conor McGrath is a former Labour councillor and ex-aide to Kevin Bonavia MP.
  
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• Charity for vulnerable adults closes after 18 years

  24-02-2026 07:09 via bbc.com
  The Oasis Partnership says new owners will continue to run some community initiatives.
  
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• Art group connects young women in rural areas

  24-02-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  Girls who Create aims to connect women from rural towns face-to-face, away fromsocial media.
  
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• Nominations open for 2026 Make a Difference Awards

  23-02-2026 20:30 via bbc.com
  Nominations are being taken as the BBC celebrates unsung heroes in local communities across the UK.
  
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• Hertfordshire in top 10 for SEND transport costs

  23-02-2026 19:03 via bbc.com
  Figures show the county council spent £33m last year getting children with special needs to school.
  
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• MP warns of growing pressure on railway line

  23-02-2026 18:21 via bbc.com
  Daisy Cooper says Thameslink will struggle with demand from Luton Airport and the Universal park.
  
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• Daily Mirror publisher to shut Watford print plant

  23-02-2026 16:42 via bbc.com
  Some of the 147 staff at the site could be redeployed to the Newsprinters operation in Broxbourne.
  
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• Bedtime goal visualisation works for Wycombe's Lowe

  23-02-2026 16:17 via bbc.com
  Nathan Lowe hopes to stay injury-free for the remainder of the season after marking his delayed debut for Wycombe with a goal.
  
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• 'Fans know we're better than we're showing'

  23-02-2026 15:16 via bbc.com
  Luton Town defender Kal Naismith says supporters have every right to boo the team if they fail to perform to the levels of which they are capable.
  
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• 'Irankunda stood out for Watford'

  22-02-2026 16:24 via bbc.com
  Final Score's Sam Ashoo reflects on Watford's impressive win over Championship play-off rivals Derby County.
  
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• Club launches 'world-first' souvenir programme

  21-02-2026 07:43 via bbc.com
  The Hornets scrapped its traditional matchday programme last year due to poor sales.
  
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• Chairman 'proud' to celebrate club's 150 years

  21-02-2026 07:41 via bbc.com
  Royston Town Football Club is believed to date back to October 1875 when the team played in Essex.
  
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• Film school proud as it hopes for third Bafta win

  21-02-2026 07:20 via bbc.com
  The National Film and Television School is nominated in the British Short Film category.
  
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• Players know 'every moment matters' - Still

  20-02-2026 18:38 via bbc.com
  New Watford head coach Ed Still says his side know the importance of every game as they face three promotion rivals in eight days.
  
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• Man jailed for 30 months after driving test fraud

  20-02-2026 17:57 via bbc.com
  Driving test centre staff noticed the photo on his driving licence photo did not match his appearance.
  
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• A421 westbound to close to 'strengthen soil'

  20-02-2026 15:55 via bbc.com
  A section between the Black Cat junction and Renhold Interchange is to be closed for three nights.
  
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• Watch: Police track stolen pickup to flooded field

  20-02-2026 13:22 via bbc.com
  Police had to drive through deep floodwater to find the Toyota Hilux hidden close to the A421.
  
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• A second home for Wycombe’s historic chairs

  20-02-2026 10:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The Wycombe Chair Museum will allow the public to see items previously hidden in storage.
  
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• Charity criticises plans for 3,500 homes beside M1

  20-02-2026 08:05 via bbc.com
  Campaigners say it might be "one more nail in the coffin" for the countryside.
  
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• Gas company criticised for 'dire' communication

  20-02-2026 06:21 via bbc.com
  Residents say they were "left dangling" after gas supply issues during work to replace old pipes.
  
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• Council's U-turn on 'extortionate' parking charges

  20-02-2026 06:20 via bbc.com
  Parking charges are revised in a town centre car park after businesses complained about the increase.
  
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• Need to get the big moments right - Wycombe's Duff

  19-02-2026 19:16 via bbc.com
  Wycombe Wanderers boss Michael Duff reflects on poor away form and the challenge of promotion rivals Stevenage.
  
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• Briton dies following motorbike crash in Thailand

  19-02-2026 16:57 via bbc.com
  Tiger Duggan had been receiving treatment at MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, his family says.
  
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• Bucks told to build 95,000 more homes

  19-02-2026 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The target set by the government has to be met over the next twenty years.
  
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• 'Be angry with me,' Wilshere tells Luton fans

  19-02-2026 14:34 via bbc.com
  Luton boss Jack Wilshere says he understands fans' frustrations after a sixth successive away defeat.
  
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• Two maternity units to recruit 68 extra midwives

  19-02-2026 14:14 via bbc.com
  Demand for midwifery services continues to outstrip supply at Bedford Hospital and the L&D.
  
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• England, Luton & Ted Lasso - Powell's 40 years in football

  19-02-2026 06:14 via bbc.com
  Luton Town assistant boss Chris Powell talks to the BBC about his 40 years in football.
  
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• Stevenage have turned the corner - Phillips

  18-02-2026 13:49 via bbc.com
  Stevenage midfielder Dan Phillips says the team are feeling the momentum again after a third win in five matches.
  
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• Central Bedfordshire Council 'takes new step' to bring empty High Street shops back into use - Leighton Buzzard Observer

  18-02-2026 12:55 via news.google.com
  Central Bedfordshire Council 'takes new step' to bring empty High Street shops back into use  Leighton Buzzard Observer
  
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