Central Bedfordshire news

• Life after Vauxhall: Workers thrive and struggle

  19-12-2025 10:57 via bbc.co.uk
  More than 1,000 people lost their jobs when the Luton van factory closed in March 2025.
  
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• Motorway closed after car flips on its side in lane

  02-01-2026 16:00 via bbc.com
  The overturned car has been removed and the road reopened, National Highways says.
  
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• Cold snap postpones Boreham Wood & Scunthorpe games

  02-01-2026 14:53 via bbc.com
  Saturday's National League games at Boreham Wood and Scunthorpe are postponed because of frozen pitches.
  
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• Colchester and MK bosses question festive schedule

  02-01-2026 12:00 via bbc.com
  Colchester boss Danny Cowley and MK Dons counterpart Paul Warne hit out at the festive fixtures programme after their fourth game in 13 days.
  
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• 11 EFL players who could be on the move in January

  02-01-2026 11:54 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport examines some of the leading talent in the EFL likely to be subject to interest and offers over the January transfer window.
  
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• Hat-trick hero Ince grateful for Gracia faith

  02-01-2026 09:45 via bbc.com
  Watford winger Tom Ince thanks boss Javi Gracia for providing a "breath of fresh air" in his career after his first hat-trick for more than 10 years.
  
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• Moving picture: Tale of house rebuilt brick by brick set for the cinema

  02-01-2026 09:02 via bbc.com
  Christine Adams, who finished the rebuild started by her aunt, loves living in the house now.
  
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• More rain needed to restore water levels

  02-01-2026 06:53 via bbc.com
  A water company says a wet November has helped to refill reservoirs and groundwater sources.
  
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• Flat owner feels 'helpless' at cladding work delay

  02-01-2026 06:38 via bbc.com
  Residents are told safety work needed after the Grenfell Tower fire may not be finished until 2029.
  
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• Wassailing: The folk tradition enjoying a revival

  02-01-2026 06:37 via bbc.com
  Simon Bailes says the colourful custom is making a comeback with the rise in community orchards.
  
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• In Pictures: Spectacular New Year's Day sunrises

  01-01-2026 13:59 via bbc.com
  BBC Weather Watchers capture the moment the sun comes up in 2026 across the East of England.
  
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• Warm Christmas for puppies and mum found hiding in tree

  01-01-2026 06:43 via bbc.com
  Five puppies and their mother are safe and warm in specialist foster care after a cold start to life.
  
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• The man scrambling to find a spherical egg

  01-01-2026 06:41 via bbc.com
  Simon Balch wants to poach a spherical egg from somewhere to fit inside his special cup.
  
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• Volunteers discover 'significant' Roman building

  01-01-2026 06:40 via bbc.com
  An archaeologist says the excavation is helping put Bedford on the map.
  
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• Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

  01-01-2026 01:32 via bbc.com
  Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
  
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• Two more charged after gunshots heard

  31-12-2025 20:31 via bbc.com
  A total of four people face charges after firearms are discharged near a leisure centre.
  
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• Watford's play-off push is well and truly on

  30-12-2025 16:52 via bbc.com
  BBC Sport Watford fan writer Christian Fuller on the Hornets’ 2-1 win against Leicester City and 1-0 victory at Norwich City.
  
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• Fifth arrest as gunshots heard at leisure centre

  30-12-2025 16:34 via bbc.com
  Police say they are "continuing to pursue every line of inquiry" following a firearms discharge.
  
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• 'Absolutely pivotal' - Championship transfer window preview

  30-12-2025 16:11 via bbc.com
  With the winter window opening on 1 January, BBC Sport correspondents assess the transfer needs of the 24 Championship clubs.
  
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• One in 20 adults in Central Bedfordshire are lonely - Biggleswade Today

  30-12-2025 15:48
  One in 20 adults in Central Bedfordshire are lonely  Biggleswade Today
  
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• Section of M25 shut following van fire

  30-12-2025 13:43 via bbc.com
  National Highways says the incident affected the motorway anti-clockwise.
  
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• 9 major road closures for Central Bedfordshire drivers to avoid in the new year - Leighton Buzzard Observer

  30-12-2025 12:09
  9 major road closures for Central Bedfordshire drivers to avoid in the new year  Leighton Buzzard Observer
  
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• Work to start on £20m building on hospital site

  30-12-2025 11:51 via bbc.com
  The new endoscopy department is due to open in 2027 after being granted planning permission.
  
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• Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members

  30-12-2025 08:45 via bbc.com
  The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.
  
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• 'I was a slave girl but now I can say I'm an MBE'

  30-12-2025 07:16 via bbc.com
  A woman who helps FGM survivors says learning of the honour is helping her to heal.
  
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• Arts course builds confidence in children in care

  30-12-2025 07:09 via bbc.com
  Matthew says he can be himself in his online performing arts classes.
  
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• New Year Honours for charity founders and carers

  30-12-2025 07:07 via bbc.com
  Emma Rule, who set up Musicians Against Homelessness, is among those recognised.
  
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• Tributes as Joshua team members die in fatal crash

  29-12-2025 22:27 via bbc.com
  Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.
  
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• Driver dies after car crashes and catches fire

  29-12-2025 15:07 via bbc.com
  Police say they do not yet know the full circumstances behind the accident.
  
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• Rent in Central Bedfordshire rises by 32% in 5 years - Biggleswade Today

  29-12-2025 11:24
  Rent in Central Bedfordshire rises by 32% in 5 years  Biggleswade Today
  
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