Central Bedfordshire news

• Clubs backing charity's CPR challenge

  10-09-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People can do the challenge at the Royals' Select Car Leasing Stadium or Wycombe's Adams Park.
  
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• 🎧 Foxes' new low & was Duff's Wycombe sacking harsh?

  10-09-2026 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Listen to the latest episode of BBC's 72+ podcast with Aaron Paul, Bristol City winger Jed Wallace and AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson.
  
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• Sale listing of 'heritage asset' was human error

  10-09-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council, which owns the building, says no decision has been taken to sell or dispose of it.
  
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• Call for answers after student dies at boat party

  10-09-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Portuguese maritime police find Julian Amaral's body in the water after a five-day search in Lisbon.
  
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• MP wants national standard for bus shelters

  10-09-2026 07:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Labour MP tells a Westminster debate that a bus stop in her constituency should set the standard.
  
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• Watch: First days of life for red panda cubs

  10-09-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Whipsnade Zoo says the pair are growing "bigger and stronger" every day under the care of their mum.
  
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• Man shot by police after woman stabbed at property

  09-09-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Bedfordshire Police's response.
  
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• Man hurt after van hits tent at fantasy festival

  09-09-2026 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 40s is being treated in hospital after the incident.
  
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• 'Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row

  09-09-2026 10:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.
  
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• Oyez! Town crier passes bell on after 23 years

  09-09-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Graham Pfaff has had a hip operation and hands over to a new person to shout out the news.
  
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• Mayor told to review plan to sell Debenhams store

  09-09-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Opposition councillors refer a decision to regenerate a Bedford town-centre site back to the mayor.
  
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• Sutton sign Stevenage's Knight on loan

  08-09-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sutton United sign midfielder Joe Knight on a three-month loan deal from League One club Stevenage.
  
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• Wycombe sack boss Duff after winless start

  08-09-2026 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wycombe Wanderers sack Michael Duff and his assistant Alex Morris just five games into the League One season.
  
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• MK Dons defender Waller joins Worthing on loan

  08-09-2026 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Worthing sign defender Charlie Waller on a three-month loan deal from League One MK Dons.
  
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• Wycombe Wanderers

  08-09-2026 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In-depth analysis on the sacking of Wycombe Wanderers head Michael Duff.
  
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• Red route trial backed despite death threat claim

  08-09-2026 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Part of Luton will see double red lines introduced on roads for 18 months banning all stopping.
  
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• Man accused of triple murder admits gun charges

  08-09-2026 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.
  
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• Heatwaves ruined 40% of our peppers, says grower

  08-09-2026 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lea Valley Growers' Association says it has lost 27,000kg of sweet peppers during picking season.
  
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• Cause of Grade II building collapse unknown

  08-09-2026 07:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 19th Century Grade II listed building has been empty for about 18 months.
  
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• 'No-one believed a boy like me could succeed at gymnastics'

  08-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uzair Chowdhury celebrates European medals alongside other teen stars at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.
  
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• How plans to merge councils cost millions

  08-09-2026 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government has paused and is reviewing plans to merge councils – now leaders count the costs.
  
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• Watford need to stick together - Pollock

  07-09-2026 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watford captain Mattie Pollock says his side "need to stick together" after their winless run extends to five matches.
  
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• Stevenage sign midfielder Smith on free transfer

  07-09-2026 15:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stevenage sign free agent midfielder Matt Smith on a contract of undisclosed length.
  
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• Police could have done more before murder, inquest

  07-09-2026 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A chief constable says officers "could and should have done more" to protect Sarah Albone.
  
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• Luton Big Weekend park gets licence for more events

  07-09-2026 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council wants to host a weekend event at Stockwood Park no more than once a year.
  
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• Female fossil hunter recognised with blue plaque

  07-09-2026 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The museum says Bate paved the way for future women in science.
  
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• Concerns as river pollution incident kills fish

  07-09-2026 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One walker says he is worried after he let his dog swim in the water.
  
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• Air ambulance seeks support as call-outs increase

  07-09-2026 06:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The charity, which relies totally on donations, attended 540 incidents in July and August.
  
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• Bat tunnel built under new dual carriageway

  07-09-2026 06:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National Highways says the bat tunnel will help wild animals "safely navigate" a dual carriageway.
  
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• Far too late for title fight priority - Hamilton

  06-09-2026 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.
  
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