Central Bedfordshire news

• Milton Keynes’ fly-tipping problem

  06-08-2026 10:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fines and the power to seize vehicles are part of a tougher fly-tipping action plan.
  
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• 'Wasted medicines could fill 75 swimming pools'

  08-08-2026 07:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National Pharmacy Association says the cost to the NHS is at least £480m a year.
  
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• Play keeps spotlight on jail where 'they don't seem to care'

  08-08-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The production tells the story of three men who died at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes.
  
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• Suspect tries to escape police by jumping in river

  08-08-2026 07:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An officer borrowed a bicycle from a member of the public to chase the suspected thief.
  
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• Man, 32, died after cyst was 'missed' by doctors

  07-08-2026 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Cornell was not given emergency treatment after visiting two GPs and being attended to by a paramedic.
  
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• Watford appoint Mariappa as first-team coach

  07-08-2026 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watford appoint Adrian Mariappa as a first-team coach following the departure of Dan Gosling.
  
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• Two more teenagers charged over boy's murder

  07-08-2026 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A sixth teen is charged with murdering Bilal Nisar, with another accused of assisting an offender.
  
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• Wycombe struggling to land striker, says Duff

  07-08-2026 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wycombe Wanderers boss Michael Duff says the club have been "blown out of the water" by other sides in their attempts of signing a new forward.
  
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• Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing

  07-08-2026 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 27-year-old is charged after the fatal stabbing of Mohammed Tanveerul Islam in the street.
  
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• Leisure centre to get expanded fitness facilities

  07-08-2026 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work to expand fitness facilities at a "fairly dated 1980s" council-run gym is given the go-ahead.
  
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• Watford agree Irankunda sale - Friday's gossip

  07-08-2026 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan, Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Kaua Elias, plus more.
  
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• The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?

  07-08-2026 09:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.
  
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• Playful foxes photos result of 'luck and patience'

  07-08-2026 06:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dan Beaman says he will wait hours to get the perfect shot, which is good for his wellbeing.
  
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• Firework display will go ahead despite dry weather

  07-08-2026 06:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A town council says it will work with its professional organisers on the event's safety.
  
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• Flats left empty for nearly four years over claim

  07-08-2026 06:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says the block of 35 flats is still not safe to occupy and an insurance claim is pending.
  
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• Watford in talks with Manchester City over Mfuni

  06-08-2026 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watford sporting director Luke Dowling says the club are in "regular" contact with Manchester City over re-signing defender Stephen Mfuni on loan.
  
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• Heritage body to consider protecting print works

  06-08-2026 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An MP says it would be a "tragedy" to lose a landmark printing plant after its recent closure.
  
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• Stevenage sign ex-Norwich keeper Barden

  06-08-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stevenage sign goalkeeper Daniel Barden, who left Norwich City at the end of last season.
  
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• A love story 50 years in the making

  06-08-2026 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stephen and Sheila met as teenagers, but fell in love and married other people.
  
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• Luton Airport expansion clears final legal hurdle

  04-08-2026 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Supreme Court does not grant campaigners permission to appeal against the proposals.
  
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• Meet the £1m-rated non-league star Abdulmalik

  04-08-2026 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boreham Wood reject a £1m bid for one of their forwards - but who is he?
  
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• Family funeral held after suspected triple murder

  04-08-2026 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".
  
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• Fire crews tackle blaze at restaurant

  04-08-2026 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service is investigating the cause of the fire.
  
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• Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m

  04-08-2026 08:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.
  
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• Arctic to Africa fundraiser's next adventure? The M25

  04-08-2026 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who completed an epic 61-day triathlon is firmly on home tarmac for his next challenge.
  
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• Police review if 'homophobic assumptions' played role in investigation

  04-08-2026 07:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The IOPC says a force should re-examine rejected complaints made by Scott Gough's partner.
  
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• 'I'm from Northern Ireland - Luton isn't unsafe'

  04-08-2026 07:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Customers and businesses say the town centre needs to be safer and there should be more big events.
  
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• NHS must plan for heat and wildfires, says expert

  04-08-2026 07:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kim van Daalen says healthcare systems "are becoming more strained" due to the heat.
  
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• Boreham Wood sign Crawley striker Cashman on loan

  03-08-2026 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Boreham Wood sign forward Danny Cashman on a season-long loan from League Two club Crawley Town.
  
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• Temporary classrooms built without permission

  03-08-2026 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The spaces will be in place for two years to allow for improvements at the school, the council says.
  
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