<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Central Bedfordshire with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Police force introduces new facial recognition vans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vans use imaging to match people in the street with those on wanted lists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-force-introduces-new-facial-recognition-vans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-force-introduces-new-facial-recognition-vans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House builders' community cash paid up to 10 years late]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council review finds £4m of unpaid developer contributions for infrastructure such as schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/house-builders-community-cash-paid-up-to-10-years-late/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/house-builders-community-cash-paid-up-to-10-years-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents get relief as footbridge set to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say they faced longer journey times and their community was "cut in two" by the change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-get-relief-as-footbridge-set-to-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-get-relief-as-footbridge-set-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vault collapses in church graveyard after storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former churchwarden says the vault collapsed during the recent storms following the drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vault-collapses-in-church-graveyard-after-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vault-collapses-in-church-graveyard-after-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison still has long way to go, inspector says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The watchdog says it is still concerned about levels of violence, drug use and living conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prison-still-has-long-way-to-go-inspector-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prison-still-has-long-way-to-go-inspector-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after fire in block of flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police are preparing a file for the coroner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dead-after-fire-in-block-of-flats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dead-after-fire-in-block-of-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilshere has full belief in his Luton players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere says he truly believes in his players after their last-gasp victory over Leicester City on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wilshere-has-full-belief-in-his-luton-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wilshere-has-full-belief-in-his-luton-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council speaker denies making threats to kill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Caswell is in court after he was arrested by armed officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-speaker-denies-making-threats-to-kill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-speaker-denies-making-threats-to-kill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Line reopens after work to replace flooded tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work on the Hertford East branch line follows flooding last December when a sewer pipe burst.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/line-reopens-after-work-to-replace-flooded-tracks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/line-reopens-after-work-to-replace-flooded-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Animals enjoy spooktacular Halloween treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zookeepers use pumpkins to try to find creative ways to encourage the animals' natural instincts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-animals-enjoy-spooktacular-halloween-treats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-animals-enjoy-spooktacular-halloween-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing landfill into the 21st Century with solar power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bedfordshire site is set to power 10,500 new homes and a university site each year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bringing-landfill-into-the-21st-century-with-solar-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bringing-landfill-into-the-21st-century-with-solar-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why we think Milton Keynes can be a City of Culture']]></title><description><![CDATA[The spotlight is shining on the post-war city, after it made the UK City of Culture shortlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-we-think-milton-keynes-can-be-a-city-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-we-think-milton-keynes-can-be-a-city-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winds and trees cause 'significant damage' to trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are advised to check before travelling by train in parts of the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/winds-and-trees-cause-significant-damage-to-trains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/winds-and-trees-cause-significant-damage-to-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen trees cause 'significant damage' to railway]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are advised to check before travelling by train in parts of the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fallen-trees-cause-significant-damage-to-railway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fallen-trees-cause-significant-damage-to-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEND mothers continue to battle fines over school attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo, a mother of three boys, says it is "exhausting" every day to get her sons to go to school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/send-mothers-continue-to-battle-fines-over-school-attendance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/send-mothers-continue-to-battle-fines-over-school-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver retires after 64 years on the railway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tony Robinson, 79, says he has had a very eventful career and would "do it all again".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-retires-after-64-years-on-the-railway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-retires-after-64-years-on-the-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temple Footbridge replacement could cost £10m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Temple Footbridge over the Thames near Marlow closed in 2023 for safety reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/temple-footbridge-replacement-could-cost-10m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/temple-footbridge-replacement-could-cost-10m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report says nearly half of women with endometriosis have lost income due to the condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-lost-my-job-in-a-primary-school-due-to-endometriosis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-lost-my-job-in-a-primary-school-due-to-endometriosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tangled fox rescued from football goal net]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire service used small tools to carefully release the wild animal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tangled-fox-rescued-from-football-goal-net/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tangled-fox-rescued-from-football-goal-net/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How could thousands of new homes affect market town?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Growing Baldock project with 3,200 houses is approved - but what will it mean for residents?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-could-thousands-of-new-homes-affect-market-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-could-thousands-of-new-homes-affect-market-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: The man who built a Spitfire in his garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 1970s, the late Peter Arnold - known as "Mr Spitfire" - turned heads with his latest project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-the-man-who-built-a-spitfire-in-his-garage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-the-man-who-built-a-spitfire-in-his-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos reveal progress of 1960s car park demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1960s car park is being demolished in phases after reaching the end of its operational life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/photos-reveal-progress-of-1960s-car-park-demolition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/photos-reveal-progress-of-1960s-car-park-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Presenter announces departure live on-air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susie Fowler-Watt will anchor BBC Look East for the last time in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-presenter-announces-departure-live-on-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-presenter-announces-departure-live-on-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen tree blocks trains to Stansted Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are being told not to travel between Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, and the Essex terminal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fallen-tree-blocks-trains-to-stansted-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fallen-tree-blocks-trains-to-stansted-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rider who died after motocross crash named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richie Anderson, 23, had a "genuine, kind nature", the venue says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rider-who-died-after-motocross-crash-named/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rider-who-died-after-motocross-crash-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court papers reveal mayor's £2.7m interest in major rail scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC investigation finds a mayor did not always disclose his interest in a major rail project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/court-papers-reveal-mayors-27m-interest-in-major-rail-scheme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/court-papers-reveal-mayors-27m-interest-in-major-rail-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New devolved authority will not include Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire will not join Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes in a South Midlands authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-devolved-authority-will-not-include-northants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-devolved-authority-will-not-include-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Spirit level used to stop samurai swordsman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of the public suffers injuries to his hands during the attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-spirit-level-used-to-stop-samurai-swordsman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-spirit-level-used-to-stop-samurai-swordsman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Look East presenter to leave after 35 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susie Fowler-Watt says it has been a "privilege" to have "grown up" alongside audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bbc-look-east-presenter-to-leave-after-35-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bbc-look-east-presenter-to-leave-after-35-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual misconduct cases at ambulance service double]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East of England Ambulance Service says reported cases of "sexual safety" more than quadrupled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sexual-misconduct-cases-at-ambulance-service-double/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sexual-misconduct-cases-at-ambulance-service-double/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detective raped by colleague says Met handling of case 'like being raped again']]></title><description><![CDATA[Linda Williams was attacked by David Carrick, who was jailed in 2023 for sexual offences against 12 women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/detective-raped-by-colleague-says-met-handling-of-case-like-being-raped-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/detective-raped-by-colleague-says-met-handling-of-case-like-being-raped-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Approach African GP with humility, says Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/approach-african-gp-with-humility-says-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/approach-african-gp-with-humility-says-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sherrock one of 24 'amateurs' taking on Littler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's world number three Fallon Sherrock is named among the 24 contestants bidding to beat Luke Littler in a new Netflix special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sherrock-one-of-24-amateurs-taking-on-littler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sherrock-one-of-24-amateurs-taking-on-littler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy Robinson hired detectives to find journalists, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political activist cries in court while on trial accused of harassing Daily Mail journalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tommy-robinson-hired-detectives-to-find-journalists-court-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tommy-robinson-hired-detectives-to-find-journalists-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The remarkable life of 'Mr Spitfire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Arnold built spitfires from spare parts in his garage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-remarkable-life-of-mr-spitfire-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-remarkable-life-of-mr-spitfire-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The remarkable life of Mr 'Spitfire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Arnold built spitfires from spare parts in his garage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-remarkable-life-of-mr-spitfire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-remarkable-life-of-mr-spitfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog bans Dip's dishwasher tablets ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[An eco-friendly cleaning brand is told it must not use a social media ad and web article again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watchdog-bans-dips-dishwasher-tablets-ads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watchdog-bans-dips-dishwasher-tablets-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton Keynes makes 2029 City of Culture shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning city, which will receive £10m to help develop cultural events, will be revealed in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-makes-2029-city-of-culture-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-makes-2029-city-of-culture-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great-nephew's DNA helps identify WW1 soldier]]></title><description><![CDATA[His family has now been able to explore their relative's life after his death in France in 1917.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/great-nephews-dna-helps-identify-ww1-soldier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/great-nephews-dna-helps-identify-ww1-soldier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facial recognition cameras help secure 105 arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the technology helps secure arrests of those suspected of child abuse and firearms crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/facial-recognition-cameras-help-secure-105-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/facial-recognition-cameras-help-secure-105-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected illegal tobacco seized in shop raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search found 3,160 illicit cigarettes and 195 packets of hand-rolling tobacco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/suspected-illegal-tobacco-seized-in-shop-raid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/suspected-illegal-tobacco-seized-in-shop-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal for information after woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers say the 36-year-old was found unresponsive at a house and died later in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-appeal-for-information-after-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-appeal-for-information-after-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays on A1(M) after multi-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road reopens but there is still congestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/delays-on-a1m-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/delays-on-a1m-after-multi-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford Town and Chesham fall at final FA Cup qualifying hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighth-tier Stafford Rangers will host Grimsby in the FA Cup first round after thumping National League strugglers Gateshead 5-0.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-town-and-chesham-fall-at-final-fa-cup-qualifying-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-town-and-chesham-fall-at-final-fa-cup-qualifying-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motherland star brands school fines 'cruel']]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign is supported by Motherland and Ludwig actor Anna Maxwell Martin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/motherland-star-brands-school-fines-cruel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/motherland-star-brands-school-fines-cruel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scrap first class on trains, say councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motion going before Stevenage Borough Council calls for the change to help ease overcrowding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scrap-first-class-on-trains-say-councillors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scrap-first-class-on-trains-say-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man who had a Spitfire fuselage in his garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[His friends say the late Peter Arnold, known as "Mr Spitfire", kept it in his garage for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-man-who-had-a-spitfire-fuselage-in-his-garage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-man-who-had-a-spitfire-fuselage-in-his-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson shared photos of reporter's family, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political activist is on trial after pleading not guilty to harassing two Daily Mail reporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/robinson-shared-photos-of-reporters-family-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/robinson-shared-photos-of-reporters-family-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town 'should act early' to cash in on theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report says the town should start work soon on maximising the benefits of the Universal project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-should-act-early-to-cash-in-on-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-should-act-early-to-cash-in-on-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crew rescues fox stuck between patio and house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews team up with the RSCPA to rescue a fox that wedges itself in a tight gap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crew-rescues-fox-stuck-between-patio-and-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crew-rescues-fox-stuck-between-patio-and-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van left idling leads police to laughing gas stash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police discover boxes of nitrous oxide after a van is left for hours with its engine running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/van-left-idling-leads-police-to-laughing-gas-stash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/van-left-idling-leads-police-to-laughing-gas-stash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing champion supports anti-knife crime event]]></title><description><![CDATA[He attends the fight night to support his home town and "a great cause".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boxing-champion-supports-anti-knife-crime-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boxing-champion-supports-anti-knife-crime-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance service sees record 999 demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[As it goes into its busy winter season, the service says it is receiving more 999 calls for help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ambulance-service-sees-record-999-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ambulance-service-sees-record-999-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton, Wycombe and MK Dons feature in FA Cup first round draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City will travel to National League North side Oxford City in the 2026-27 FA Cup first round - five years after winning the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-wycombe-and-mk-dons-feature-in-fa-cup-first-round-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-wycombe-and-mk-dons-feature-in-fa-cup-first-round-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial hears Robinson 'intimidated' Daily Mail reporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activist is accused of "bully-boy tactics" and denies harassment causing fear of violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trial-hears-robinson-intimidated-daily-mail-reporters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trial-hears-robinson-intimidated-daily-mail-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride of Britain award for fatal train crash GP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Eleanor Prior says she feels "honoured" to have received the award following surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pride-of-britain-award-for-fatal-train-crash-gp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pride-of-britain-award-for-fatal-train-crash-gp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-accused-of-mass-train-stabbing-admits-wounding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-accused-of-mass-train-stabbing-admits-wounding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers take 13 years to reveal Roman villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, the Bedford Roman Villa Project has returned to uncover more history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/volunteers-take-13-years-to-reveal-roman-villa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/volunteers-take-13-years-to-reveal-roman-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family loss drives wellbeing centre plan for museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cafe, music studio and art gallery would feature in Apothecary House, its proposers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-loss-drives-wellbeing-centre-plan-for-museum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-loss-drives-wellbeing-centre-plan-for-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclists' campaign to fix the gender pedal gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey in Milton Keynes finds only one in four cyclists are women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyclists-campaign-to-fix-the-gender-pedal-gap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyclists-campaign-to-fix-the-gender-pedal-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family to take murder victims' ashes to Argentina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victims' stepmother says it would be an "honour" to repatriate Juliana Falcon's ashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-to-take-murder-victims-ashes-to-argentina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-to-take-murder-victims-ashes-to-argentina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two damselfly species return to restored woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-damselfly-species-return-to-restored-woodland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-damselfly-species-return-to-restored-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Peppa Pig to Roman dig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers at a Roman villa site help unearth a wall, coins, pots and roof tiles over 16 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/from-peppa-pig-to-roman-dig/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/from-peppa-pig-to-roman-dig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Ham unstoppable, Norwich in trouble - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Final Score pundit Aaron McLean looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including West Ham win over in-form Swansea City and Norwich City's woes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/west-ham-unstoppable-norwich-in-trouble-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/west-ham-unstoppable-norwich-in-trouble-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berkhamsted reach round one of FA Cup for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several teams earn their spots in Monday's first round draw for the first time in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/berkhamsted-reach-round-one-of-fa-cup-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/berkhamsted-reach-round-one-of-fa-cup-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can employee ownership protect independent brewers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebellion Brewery says it believes it has found a way to secure its future amid industry uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/can-employee-ownership-protect-independent-brewers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/can-employee-ownership-protect-independent-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former J&amp;J site cleared for &pound;31m redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised about noise and lorry movements created by the building work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-jampj-site-cleared-for-pound31m-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-jampj-site-cleared-for-pound31m-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity buys waterside pub from Greene King]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parks Trust says plans for the site would be revealed "in due course".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-buys-waterside-pub-from-greene-king/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-buys-waterside-pub-from-greene-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies kidnap and murder of 21-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevhaunne Williams pleads not guilty over the death of a man found in a car park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-denies-kidnap-and-murder-of-21-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-denies-kidnap-and-murder-of-21-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for charity theft at snooker star's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A burglar is sentenced after cash destined for a children's cancer charity is taken from Kyren Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-charity-theft-at-snooker-stars-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-charity-theft-at-snooker-stars-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pay tribute to 'kind and caring' woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elizabeth Hardy was pronounced dead after being found by officers with serious injuries, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-pay-tribute-to-kind-and-caring-woman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-pay-tribute-to-kind-and-caring-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-pressure Dionisi addresses sacking 'fake news']]></title><description><![CDATA[Under pressure Watford manager Alessio Dionisi says reports he would lose his job after Tuesday's heavy defeat at Cardiff were "fake news".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/under-pressure-dionisi-addresses-sacking-fake-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/under-pressure-dionisi-addresses-sacking-fake-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The bitter local rivalry fuelled by a 22-year wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons will host Luton Town for the first time since 2004 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-bitter-local-rivalry-fuelled-by-a-22-year-wait/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-bitter-local-rivalry-fuelled-by-a-22-year-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archive video: Homes needed £50 deposit in 1962]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houses near London are on sale from &pound;3,000 in a scheme that has "no drawbacks", a buyer says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/archive-video-homes-needed-50-deposit-in-1962/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/archive-video-homes-needed-50-deposit-in-1962/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance hub in 'desperate' need of upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Central Ambulance Service is applying to partially rebuild its hub in High Wycombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ambulance-hub-in-desperate-need-of-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ambulance-hub-in-desperate-need-of-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewery founders hand control of business to staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Management of the Rebellion Beer Company has moved to workers through an Employee Ownership Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brewery-founders-hand-control-of-business-to-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brewery-founders-hand-control-of-business-to-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council review finds misogyny and bullying culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commissioners could now be appointed to work for three years to help the authority improve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-review-finds-misogyny-and-bullying-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-review-finds-misogyny-and-bullying-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too many cooks at Watford - Ince]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince tells the BBC's EFL podcast 72+ he fears for the club in the Championship this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/too-many-cooks-at-watford-ince/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/too-many-cooks-at-watford-ince/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Clarkson choir shows farmers they are not alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Britain&rsquo;s Got Talent-winning choir say singing together has helped their mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jeremy-clarkson-choir-shows-farmers-they-are-not-alone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jeremy-clarkson-choir-shows-farmers-they-are-not-alone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Ince on Watford, Spygate chat &amp; Leicester latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith are joined by former Hornets midfielder Tom Ince to chat about Championship crisis club Watford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/127911-ince-on-watford-spygate-chat-amp-leicester-latest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/127911-ince-on-watford-spygate-chat-amp-leicester-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The problems go far deeper than the manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford fans have their say on their club's current plight in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-problems-go-far-deeper-than-the-manager/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-problems-go-far-deeper-than-the-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Daring' theatre to open in historic listed barn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first show to be presented in the 17th-Century threshing barn will be Macbeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/daring-theatre-to-open-in-historic-listed-barn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/daring-theatre-to-open-in-historic-listed-barn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford fans state 'loss of confidence' in ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans say the club's "revolving door of managers" has "reduced a once-proud club" to "ridicule".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-fans-state-loss-of-confidence-in-ownership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-fans-state-loss-of-confidence-in-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing scene at crash death site criticised]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council admits it overlooked a fatal collision when it approved a shoot at a roundabout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/racing-scene-at-crash-death-site-criticised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/racing-scene-at-crash-death-site-criticised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are these £6m council flats still standing empty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birch Court in Dunstable has 35 flats but none of them has been occupied for more than four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-are-these-6m-council-flats-still-standing-empty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-are-these-6m-council-flats-still-standing-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate rape of girl, 16, in park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives say the teenager was approached by three men in a Milton Keynes park on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-investigate-rape-of-girl-16-in-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-investigate-rape-of-girl-16-in-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull F1 boss Mekies gets new deal to 2031]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-bull-f1-boss-mekies-gets-new-deal-to-2031/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-bull-f1-boss-mekies-gets-new-deal-to-2031/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans approved for Shredded Wheat factory site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industrial site will be turned into a mixed-use neighbourhood featuring over 500 new homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-approved-for-shredded-wheat-factory-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-approved-for-shredded-wheat-factory-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dionisi set to remain in charge of Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Three Counties Radio report Watford are set to stick with head coach Alessio Dionisi despite a run of four successive defeats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dionisi-set-to-remain-in-charge-of-watford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dionisi-set-to-remain-in-charge-of-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deja Vu: Dancing with The Pussycat Dolls was surreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The band says: "Nicole did tell us that she was proud of us."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/deja-vu-dancing-with-the-pussycat-dolls-was-surreal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/deja-vu-dancing-with-the-pussycat-dolls-was-surreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering the last woman to be hanged in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new headstone has been installed at the grave of Ruth Ellis in Buckinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/remembering-the-last-woman-to-be-hanged-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/remembering-the-last-woman-to-be-hanged-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Devastated' ousted council leader hopes to return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahmina Saleem lost a no-confidence vote in September that saw Amjid Ali take charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/devastated-ousted-council-leader-hopes-to-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/devastated-ousted-council-leader-hopes-to-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permission for half-built travellers' site refused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors decide that starting work before getting consent is a good reason to refuse permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/permission-for-half-built-travellers-site-refused/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/permission-for-half-built-travellers-site-refused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headstone installed for last woman executed in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her grandson says he wants to mark her final resting place with a "poignant and punchy" headstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/headstone-installed-for-last-woman-executed-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/headstone-installed-for-last-woman-executed-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green light for padel courts in former grain store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farmer succeeds in gaining retrospective planning permission for the courts in a former grain store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/green-light-for-padel-courts-in-former-grain-store/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/green-light-for-padel-courts-in-former-grain-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapman, who was in his 20s, died after entering the tiger's enclosure atYorkshire Wildlife Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-killed-in-tiger-attack-identified-as-william-chapman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-killed-in-tiger-attack-identified-as-william-chapman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool man sacked for 'inadvertently' making mustard gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Brown was topping up pool chemicals when he created the gas by accident, a tribunal hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pool-man-sacked-for-inadvertently-making-mustard-gas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pool-man-sacked-for-inadvertently-making-mustard-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer charged with sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charges against PC Austin Travis follow reports alleging incidents in Oxford city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-bingo hall to become immersive film experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lease is secured for a new visitor attraction near Elstree Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-bingo-hall-to-become-immersive-film-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-bingo-hall-to-become-immersive-film-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church warden couldn't murder victim with whisky, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court is considering arguments over who legally caused Peter Farquhar&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/church-warden-couldnt-murder-victim-with-whisky-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/church-warden-couldnt-murder-victim-with-whisky-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford at 'crossroads' after Elton John criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Elton John has changed the narrative "completely" at Watford after his comments about the club's "decline", says BBC Radio Three Counties' Geoff Doyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-at-crossroads-after-elton-john-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-at-crossroads-after-elton-john-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public toilets closed as costs reach ‘£25 per wee’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conveniences in two parks in Bedford Borough won&rsquo;t re-open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/public-toilets-closed-as-costs-reach-25-per-wee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/public-toilets-closed-as-costs-reach-25-per-wee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope for campaigners fighting for Grade II barn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council decides converting the barn into a nursery will be more beneficial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hope-for-campaigners-fighting-for-grade-ii-barn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hope-for-campaigners-fighting-for-grade-ii-barn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowling alley and motorway stop get TV makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go Bowling in Dunstable still has the pink and yellow walls left by the production team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bowling-alley-and-motorway-stop-get-tv-makeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bowling-alley-and-motorway-stop-get-tv-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leah Croucher's parents say losing their daughter is 'torture']]></title><description><![CDATA[The couple is calling for "Leah's Law" to introduce new sentences for repeat sex offenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/leah-crouchers-parents-say-losing-their-daughter-is-torture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/leah-crouchers-parents-say-losing-their-daughter-is-torture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trolls add to anguish for family of killed Leah]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner found Leah Croucher was unlawfully killed by a sex offender in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trolls-add-to-anguish-for-family-of-killed-leah/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trolls-add-to-anguish-for-family-of-killed-leah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens sack academy player Auvaa after St Albans incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa, the academy player who was involved in a nightclub incident with England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, after another incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/saracens-sack-academy-player-auvaa-after-st-albans-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/saracens-sack-academy-player-auvaa-after-st-albans-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dedicated' head teacher dies aged 42 from cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Curzon leaves behind a "legacy of kindness [and] compassion", a colleague says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dedicated-head-teacher-dies-aged-42-from-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dedicated-head-teacher-dies-aged-42-from-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stinky 'skunk' plant cleared from river]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant is said to smell like "rotting meat" and is is native to swamps and other wetlands in the Pacific Northwest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stinky-skunk-plant-cleared-from-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stinky-skunk-plant-cleared-from-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High ticket gates installed to deter fare dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiltern Railways says fare evasion costs the railway millions each year and prevents investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-ticket-gates-installed-to-deter-fare-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-ticket-gates-installed-to-deter-fare-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford 0-4 Burnley - the fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both sets of supporters have their say after Burnley's 4-0 win at Watford in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-0-4-burnley-the-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-0-4-burnley-the-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigner seeks city's first Covid memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity founder says it is shocking there is not a dedicated site for reflection for families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/campaigner-seeks-citys-first-covid-memorial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/campaigner-seeks-citys-first-covid-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never gonna give it up says Waterman of train hobby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music producer Pete Waterman quoted from the 80s hit as his latest model railway went on show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/never-gonna-give-it-up-says-waterman-of-train-hobby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/never-gonna-give-it-up-says-waterman-of-train-hobby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are councils rebelling over planning rules?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council refuses to recognise new rules on who decides planning applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-are-councils-rebelling-over-planning-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-are-councils-rebelling-over-planning-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional powers approved to combat street racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans aim to help tackle street racing, car cruising and other vehicle-related activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/additional-powers-approved-to-combat-street-racing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/additional-powers-approved-to-combat-street-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton's incorrect strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-apologises-to-ferrari-as-antonelli-moves-to-brink-of-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-apologises-to-ferrari-as-antonelli-moves-to-brink-of-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elton John 'upset and disappointed' with Watford form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Watford owner Elton John says he is "upset and disappointed" by the club's form following their 4-0 home defeat by Burnley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/elton-john-upset-and-disappointed-with-watford-form/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/elton-john-upset-and-disappointed-with-watford-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Lights illuminate the East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stargazers capture beautiful images of the Aurora Borealis as it lights up the night sky on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/northern-lights-illuminate-the-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/northern-lights-illuminate-the-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sponges 'lift off' tapestry's 50 years of grime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artwork is cleaned and restored to "safeguard it for decades to come", a town council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sponges-lift-off-tapestrys-50-years-of-grime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sponges-lift-off-tapestrys-50-years-of-grime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adventurer who lost leg says 'don't send me money']]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Tarrant says he is "disgusted" that fraudsters are pretending to be him on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/adventurer-who-lost-leg-says-dont-send-me-money/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/adventurer-who-lost-leg-says-dont-send-me-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager dies after single-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are asking anyone with information to contact Thames Valley Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-dies-after-single-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeweller left shaking after shop 'rammed by van']]></title><description><![CDATA[The shop faces an indefinite closure while the listed building is checked by structural engineers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jeweller-left-shaking-after-shop-rammed-by-van/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jeweller-left-shaking-after-shop-rammed-by-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Codebreaker, 103, kept his WW2 heroics a secret for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Vanke was sworn to secrecy but has now been honoured by Bletchley Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/codebreaker-103-kept-his-ww2-heroics-a-secret-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/codebreaker-103-kept-his-ww2-heroics-a-secret-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choir hits high notes in New York for 10th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somewhere 2 Sing has 1,000 members in 18 groups across Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/choir-hits-high-notes-in-new-york-for-10th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/choir-hits-high-notes-in-new-york-for-10th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Speculation over daughter's death is devastating']]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Leah Croucher, whose body was found in 2022, say the evidence pointing to her killer is overwhelming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/speculation-over-daughters-death-is-devastating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/speculation-over-daughters-death-is-devastating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police sent out over fake Halloween weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are urging the public to "be mindful" when going outside with Halloween accessories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/armed-police-sent-out-over-fake-halloween-weapon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/armed-police-sent-out-over-fake-halloween-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-police radio dispatcher jailed for rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Blumire, who worked in the police control room, is sentenced to seven years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-police-radio-dispatcher-jailed-for-rape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-police-radio-dispatcher-jailed-for-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner sentenced over woman's morphine death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lily Gomes died from morphine toxicity after she was offered the drug by an 83-year-old man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pensioner-sentenced-over-womans-morphine-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pensioner-sentenced-over-womans-morphine-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons end Mendez-Laing contract after assault charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milton Keynes Dons announce the termination of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing's contract "by mutual consent".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-end-mendez-laing-contract-after-assault-charge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-end-mendez-laing-contract-after-assault-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most of councils' special needs debts written off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire get government help after SEND reform plans are approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/most-of-councils-special-needs-debts-written-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/most-of-councils-special-needs-debts-written-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman jailed for scamming friends out of £151,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jemma Davidson, 42, has been given a four-year sentence at Luton Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-jailed-for-scamming-friends-out-of-151000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-jailed-for-scamming-friends-out-of-151000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen cash machine recovered from field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after the raid at a Co-op store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stolen-cash-machine-recovered-from-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stolen-cash-machine-recovered-from-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford injury returnees like new signings - Dionisi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford manager Alessio Dionisi says the return to fitness of several first-teamers over the extended international break is like having "new" players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-injury-returnees-like-new-signings-dionisi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-injury-returnees-like-new-signings-dionisi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County's first medical school welcomes  students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school will train up to 70 international students a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/countys-first-medical-school-welcomes-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/countys-first-medical-school-welcomes-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police called to school after threat report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The officers were called to the school on Thursday and it went into temporary lockdown, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/armed-police-called-to-school-after-threat-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/armed-police-called-to-school-after-threat-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Wrong-way M1 crash driver arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Muromba is jailed for three years over the crash in which a motorcyclist broke their neck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-wrong-way-m1-crash-driver-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-wrong-way-m1-crash-driver-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire chief resigns with 'a real sense of sadness']]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Harrison will step down in spring, but it is not yet known when a successor will take over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-chief-resigns-with-a-real-sense-of-sadness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-chief-resigns-with-a-real-sense-of-sadness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after injured woman dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Douglas Hardy, 59, will appear before Hatfield Remand Court on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-murder-after-injured-woman-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-murder-after-injured-woman-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Navy sailor in court accused of preparing to spy for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24-year-old man appeared at Westminster Magistrates&rsquo; Court on Thursday after being arrested at his home in Bedfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/royal-navy-sailor-in-court-accused-of-preparing-to-spy-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/royal-navy-sailor-in-court-accused-of-preparing-to-spy-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wycombe and Stevenage forward Phillips retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former West Bromwich Albion and Scotland forward Matt Phillips announces his retirement from professional football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-wycombe-and-stevenage-forward-phillips-retires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-wycombe-and-stevenage-forward-phillips-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after cyclist dies following collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a man in his 50s died at the scene between Weedon and Aston Abbotts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-after-cyclist-dies-following-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-after-cyclist-dies-following-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-a-scientist-used-britpop-to-reach-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-a-scientist-used-britpop-to-reach-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe lodge football centre plans for golf course]]></title><description><![CDATA[The League One club plans to reduce the number of holes on a golf course to build a training ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-lodge-football-centre-plans-for-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-lodge-football-centre-plans-for-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My parish isn't a no-go zone for white people']]></title><description><![CDATA[As a shadow minister says Luton has "no-go zones" for white people, what do some living there think?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-parish-isnt-a-no-go-zone-for-white-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-parish-isnt-a-no-go-zone-for-white-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dons recall Lewis-Burgess from Gateshead loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milton Keynes Dons recall midfielder Keon Lewis-Burgess from his loan because of what they say is 'uncertainty around the National League club'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dons-recall-lewis-burgess-from-gateshead-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dons-recall-lewis-burgess-from-gateshead-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IOPC names man found in river after police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOPC says Myley French, 20, was wanted for failing to answer bail and was spotted in the street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/iopc-names-man-found-in-river-after-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/iopc-names-man-found-in-river-after-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after woman in her 70s dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrested man and deceased woman are known to each other, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-arrest-after-woman-in-her-70s-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-arrest-after-woman-in-her-70s-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/russell-to-start-from-back-of-singapore-grid-after-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/russell-to-start-from-back-of-singapore-grid-after-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: What has happened so far in the Championship?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you know the Championship? What do you remember about the start to the 2026-27 season so far? Put it to the test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/quiz-what-has-happened-so-far-in-the-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/quiz-what-has-happened-so-far-in-the-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for new laws on illegal travellers' sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPs want stronger powers to deal with illicit sites, but travellers say they need somewhere to live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/calls-for-new-laws-on-illegal-travellers-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/calls-for-new-laws-on-illegal-travellers-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bat with broken wing treated with laser therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animal was found injured in the street and vets hope to have it home by Halloween.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bat-with-broken-wing-treated-with-laser-therapy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bat-with-broken-wing-treated-with-laser-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HS2 'cut-and-cover' tunnel pieces click into place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mile-long section is one of three HS2 "green tunnels" and has taken 18 months to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hs2-cut-and-cover-tunnel-pieces-click-into-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hs2-cut-and-cover-tunnel-pieces-click-into-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flat residents unconvinced by latest cladding move]]></title><description><![CDATA[A residents association says it is not sure that remediation work "is ever going to start".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flat-residents-unconvinced-by-latest-cladding-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flat-residents-unconvinced-by-latest-cladding-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savage starts Peterborough reign with 4-1 win - EFL Trophy round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Savage's first game in charge of Peterborough is a comfortable win which sends his side into the last 32 of the Jersey Mike's Trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/savage-starts-peterborough-reign-with-4-1-win-efl-trophy-round-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/savage-starts-peterborough-reign-with-4-1-win-efl-trophy-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the EFL's 'best sleeper' is thriving at 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage defender Carl Piergianni says he is only getting better with age having not made his EFL debut until he was 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-the-efls-best-sleeper-is-thriving-at-34/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-the-efls-best-sleeper-is-thriving-at-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gushing’ water leak as hosepipe ban continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in part of Bedford say it&rsquo;s been going on for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gushing-water-leak-as-hosepipe-ban-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gushing-water-leak-as-hosepipe-ban-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton has 'no-go zones' for white people, claims MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blake Stephenson has come under fire for his claims during a party conference fringe debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-has-no-go-zones-for-white-people-claims-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-has-no-go-zones-for-white-people-claims-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Grennan returns to Bedford venue for free shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Little Bit of Love singer will play gigs at the venue where he performed as a teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tom-grennan-returns-to-bedford-venue-for-free-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tom-grennan-returns-to-bedford-venue-for-free-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red route trial paused after council U-turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-month impact assessment will take place to measure the potential effects in Bury Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-route-trial-paused-after-council-u-turn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-route-trial-paused-after-council-u-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fencing to protect reserve visitors from asbestos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two small parts of the nature reserve will be permanently closed off to the public, says council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fencing-to-protect-reserve-visitors-from-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fencing-to-protect-reserve-visitors-from-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate agents targeted by break-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm says they are the first burglaries at any of its premises since they started in 2004.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/estate-agents-targeted-by-break-ins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/estate-agents-targeted-by-break-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/last-call-for-the-mall-how-shopping-centres-are-reinventing-themselves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/last-call-for-the-mall-how-shopping-centres-are-reinventing-themselves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out who your non-league club drew in final FA Cup qualifying round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 64 non-league sides in the FA Cup learn their opponents for the fourth qualifying round, including ninth-tier SE Dons and Tadley Calleva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/find-out-who-your-non-league-club-drew-in-final-fa-cup-qualifying-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/find-out-who-your-non-league-club-drew-in-final-fa-cup-qualifying-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quadracycle challenge raises money for  charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of 10 friends cycled from Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, to Dartmouth, Devon, over eight days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/quadracycle-challenge-raises-money-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/quadracycle-challenge-raises-money-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenny Rush helps get Eric Morecambe book on TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Morecambe says writing the books gave his father "as much pleasure" as Morecambe and Wise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lenny-rush-helps-get-eric-morecambe-book-on-tv/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lenny-rush-helps-get-eric-morecambe-book-on-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derelict 18th Century building fire suspected arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 70% of the building, that dates from 1716, is damaged, a fire service says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/derelict-18th-century-building-fire-suspected-arson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/derelict-18th-century-building-fire-suspected-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was told my baby boy's skin was as fragile as glass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ciara says she found it hard to imagine her son being happy but has started to believe he could be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-was-told-my-baby-boys-skin-was-as-fragile-as-glass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-was-told-my-baby-boys-skin-was-as-fragile-as-glass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate after man injured in tent fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forensic officers assess the scene after the tent fire in central Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-investigate-after-man-injured-in-tent-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-investigate-after-man-injured-in-tent-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diatta signing positive but midfielder still required]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 3CR's Geoff Doyle looks at Watford's latest signing and where the Hornets might turn their attention next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/diatta-signing-positive-but-midfielder-still-required/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/diatta-signing-positive-but-midfielder-still-required/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinewood at 90: James Bond, Oscar winners and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the home of James Bond and Marvel movies celebrates its past it has an eye on the future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pinewood-at-90-james-bond-oscar-winners-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pinewood-at-90-james-bond-oscar-winners-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I set up a performing arts school to future-proof my career']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosanna Harris says being an actor and owning a performing arts school "is the best of both worlds".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-set-up-a-performing-arts-school-to-future-proof-my-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-set-up-a-performing-arts-school-to-future-proof-my-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Crime PCSO sentenced for child misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Sayers regularly met up with the child on and off duty, investigators say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/youth-crime-pcso-sentenced-for-child-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/youth-crime-pcso-sentenced-for-child-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinewood Studios celebrates 90 years of filmmaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Bond, Star Wars, Marvel superheroes and the Carry On films were all made in Bucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pinewood-studios-celebrates-90-years-of-filmmaking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pinewood-studios-celebrates-90-years-of-filmmaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis acoustic guitar sells for record price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noel Gallagher played the instrument at Oasis's 1996 MTV Unplugged gig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-acoustic-guitar-sells-for-record-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-acoustic-guitar-sells-for-record-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University's licence to sponsor students suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[The university says many issues raised regard "historic international student recruitment activity".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universitys-licence-to-sponsor-students-suspended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universitys-licence-to-sponsor-students-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio deny charges over fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shane Porter, Eddie Porter and Tammy Brown will stand trial in February 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trio-deny-charges-over-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trio-deny-charges-over-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of ex-Chelsea player died in 40C desert hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassius Newton's wife urged him not to go on the hike, a coroner tells an inquest into his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/son-of-ex-chelsea-player-died-in-40c-desert-hike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/son-of-ex-chelsea-player-died-in-40c-desert-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men jailed for growing drugs worth £1.1m in ex-pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they discovered 13 cultivation rooms containing more than 1,200mature cannabis plants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/men-jailed-for-growing-drugs-worth-11m-in-ex-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/men-jailed-for-growing-drugs-worth-11m-in-ex-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon data centre near M25 gets approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckinghamshire Council says the economic benefits outweigh other concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amazon-data-centre-near-m25-gets-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amazon-data-centre-near-m25-gets-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm in Nepal - entire families are wiped out']]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Arnott says conditions there are still very challenging after August's severe flash floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-in-nepal-entire-families-are-wiped-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-in-nepal-entire-families-are-wiped-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought could continue into 2027, says water firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water says Grafham Water reservoir in Cambridgeshire is at 60% of full capacity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drought-could-continue-into-2027-says-water-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drought-could-continue-into-2027-says-water-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot crashed and died after mental health battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say Peter Beeson's poor mental health make it "likely" he crashed on purpose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pilot-crashed-and-died-after-mental-health-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pilot-crashed-and-died-after-mental-health-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail for teacher who sexually abused boy she tutored]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court hears how Deborah Franklin had first subjected the boy to sexual activity when he was nine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jail-for-teacher-who-sexually-abused-boy-she-tutored/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jail-for-teacher-who-sexually-abused-boy-she-tutored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large blaze tears through 18th Century building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The unoccupied Grade II-listed site dates from 1716.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/large-blaze-tears-through-18th-century-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/large-blaze-tears-through-18th-century-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign Senegal international Diatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sign Senegal international Krepin Diatta on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-senegal-international-diatta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-senegal-international-diatta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train sped up past red signal before fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say the train accelerated after passing a red signal that was not normally active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-sped-up-past-red-signal-before-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-sped-up-past-red-signal-before-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Utter surprise as Claudia Winkleman wore my top']]></title><description><![CDATA[Claudia Winkleman wears one of the designer's creations for the promo shots for Celebrity Traitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/utter-surprise-as-claudia-winkleman-wore-my-top/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/utter-surprise-as-claudia-winkleman-wore-my-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everlasting jobstopper? Oompa Loompa's U-turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 78-year-old who starred in the original 1971 film now says "the door is open" to future roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/everlasting-jobstopper-oompa-loompas-u-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/everlasting-jobstopper-oompa-loompas-u-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East West Rail plan for 900 Bedford parking spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East West Rail Company boss believes the proposals "strike the right balance for Bedford".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/east-west-rail-plan-for-900-bedford-parking-spaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/east-west-rail-plan-for-900-bedford-parking-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council complains about noise from wedding venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue says the majority of its events finish by 23:00 and it has invested in soundproofing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-complains-about-noise-from-wedding-venue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-complains-about-noise-from-wedding-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Respect and laughs as Fury and Joshua face off]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade of public feuding and false starts, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchange pleasantries, trade jokes and even discuss going for a pint at a news conference in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/respect-and-laughs-as-fury-and-joshua-face-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/respect-and-laughs-as-fury-and-joshua-face-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terror-accused denies wanting to make bomb vest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors say Abdullah Yousef sent messages showing he supported IS and wanted to make a bomb vest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/terror-accused-denies-wanting-to-make-bomb-vest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/terror-accused-denies-wanting-to-make-bomb-vest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helmet advice strengthened after worker's death, says Center Parcs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday park says it is strengthening its training following Penny Bulpitt's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/helmet-advice-strengthened-after-workers-death-says-center-parcs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/helmet-advice-strengthened-after-workers-death-says-center-parcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hemel Hempstead street signs divide opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some have labelled the new look as &ldquo;cheap&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-hemel-hempstead-street-signs-divide-opinion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-hemel-hempstead-street-signs-divide-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council pauses fridge recycling amid backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authority hopes to resume a normal service at its centres from 12 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-pauses-fridge-recycling-amid-backlog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-pauses-fridge-recycling-amid-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents give new street signs mixed reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council scheme to replace old signs near a business park in Hemel Hempstead divides opinion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-give-new-street-signs-mixed-reviews/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-give-new-street-signs-mixed-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing the future without the 'bank of mum and dad']]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people struggling to make ends meet respond to the government's Your First Home scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/facing-the-future-without-the-bank-of-mum-and-dad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/facing-the-future-without-the-bank-of-mum-and-dad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village gets 1990s makeover for Harry Potter shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Period cars line the streets and a fete is staged on the village green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/village-gets-1990s-makeover-for-harry-potter-shoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/village-gets-1990s-makeover-for-harry-potter-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train staff to strike over East West Rail door row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiltern Railway members of the RMT will walk out over the dispute on two Saturday's next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-staff-to-strike-over-east-west-rail-door-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-staff-to-strike-over-east-west-rail-door-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews tackle house fire which spreads to roofs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire breaks out in the afternoon and neighbours are advised to keep doors and windows shut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crews-tackle-house-fire-which-spreads-to-roofs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crews-tackle-house-fire-which-spreads-to-roofs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buggy driver tells of tragic turn at Center Parcs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner is overseeing an inquest after a housekeeper died in a Center Parcs Woburn Forest crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/buggy-driver-tells-of-tragic-turn-at-center-parcs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/buggy-driver-tells-of-tragic-turn-at-center-parcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign Barnet defender Wright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign Barnet defender Will Wright on a three-year deal, after less than three months at the League Two side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-barnet-defender-wright/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-barnet-defender-wright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Labour councillors make switch to Green Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yarun Begum and Rumi Chowdhury have become Luton Borough Council's first Green councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-labour-councillors-make-switch-to-green-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-labour-councillors-make-switch-to-green-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter road closures anger Bucks village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new TV series is filming on location in Latimer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-road-closures-anger-bucks-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-road-closures-anger-bucks-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 90-year road to immortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Styler Lane in Aylesbury honours 94-year-old Michael Styler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-90-year-road-to-immortality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-90-year-road-to-immortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raids on suspected organised crime see 17 arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searches continue at a number of properties and there is expected to be an ongoing police presence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/raids-on-suspected-organised-crime-see-17-arrested/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/raids-on-suspected-organised-crime-see-17-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter filming 'cuts off' villagers]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident says she will not leave her home while filming takes place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-filming-cuts-off-villagers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-filming-cuts-off-villagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former farmland to be restored to boost wildlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 30-year project aims to enhance existing grassland with specialist wildflower and herb mixes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-farmland-to-be-restored-to-boost-wildlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-farmland-to-be-restored-to-boost-wildlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC 3CR Make a Difference Award winners announced]]></title><description><![CDATA["Young Hero" Evie, 11, is among the winners who are making a big difference to their communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bbc-3cr-make-a-difference-award-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bbc-3cr-make-a-difference-award-winners-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who died in crash was 'loved beyond words']]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives are asking for any witnesses to the crash to contact them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teen-who-died-in-crash-was-loved-beyond-words/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teen-who-died-in-crash-was-loved-beyond-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympics chief joins Marlow Studios leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir John Armitt is appointed chairman and Wembley Park leader Max James becomes chief executive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympics-chief-joins-marlow-studios-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympics-chief-joins-marlow-studios-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child's hidden letter found after 44 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Harwood had not been born when the letter was written and did not expect to find the writer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/childs-hidden-letter-found-after-44-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/childs-hidden-letter-found-after-44-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call to speed up improvement work on polluted river]]></title><description><![CDATA[A foul-smelling liquid was seen flowing into the River Stort from a pipe earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-to-speed-up-improvement-work-on-polluted-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-to-speed-up-improvement-work-on-polluted-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City's readiness for Universal raises concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Milton Keynes is only 20 minutes from where the theme park is due to open in 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/citys-readiness-for-universal-raises-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/citys-readiness-for-universal-raises-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WW1 'welcome home' window to undergo repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stained-glass window at the Guildhall is to be repaired after its lower section began to bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ww1-welcome-home-window-to-undergo-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ww1-welcome-home-window-to-undergo-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports of melted roads rise by 67% in three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts warn England's roads are built for cold weather rather than heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reports-of-melted-roads-rise-by-67-in-three-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reports-of-melted-roads-rise-by-67-in-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt family completes walk for murdered loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Hunt and his daughter Amy walked 13 miles a day from their Hertfordshire home to Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hunt-family-completes-walk-for-murdered-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hunt-family-completes-walk-for-murdered-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White casts doubt on Fury-Joshua after 24 hours of chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is fresh uncertainty around the proposed Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua fight - after Dana White said he did not know whether it would happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/white-casts-doubt-on-fury-joshua-after-24-hours-of-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/white-casts-doubt-on-fury-joshua-after-24-hours-of-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church urged to remove netting after bird death]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Saints' Parish Church says the netting protects against falling masonry during ongoing repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/church-urged-to-remove-netting-after-bird-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/church-urged-to-remove-netting-after-bird-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whipsnade lion to be lit weekly until end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,000 bulbs are being used to light the 147m-long (483ft) hillside landmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/whipsnade-lion-to-be-lit-weekly-until-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/whipsnade-lion-to-be-lit-weekly-until-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson Fury says his long-awaited all-British heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua in December is in jeopardy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-fight-at-risk-over-promoter-row-says-fury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-fight-at-risk-over-promoter-row-says-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touring car driver hopes for record fifth title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 32-year-old leads the championship going in the penultimate race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/touring-car-driver-hopes-for-record-fifth-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/touring-car-driver-hopes-for-record-fifth-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown trout spawning site to get special protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists say they have created "shaggy cover" on the River Hiz at Ickleford for the trout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brown-trout-spawning-site-to-get-special-protection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brown-trout-spawning-site-to-get-special-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key signed by Superman found 'hiding in plain sight']]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity is auctioning the memorabilia signed by Superman actors who filmed in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/key-signed-by-superman-found-hiding-in-plain-sight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/key-signed-by-superman-found-hiding-in-plain-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Universal UK Resort begins demolishing homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contractors plan to knock down 12 properties at the theme park site being built in Bedfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-universal-uk-resort-begins-demolishing-homes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-universal-uk-resort-begins-demolishing-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire station's &pound;8m refurbishment approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current building is suffering with deteriorating concrete and electrical problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-stations-pound8m-refurbishment-approved/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-stations-pound8m-refurbishment-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign ex-England striker Ings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign former Burnley, Liverpool and England striker Danny Ings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-ex-england-striker-ings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-ex-england-striker-ings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife attacker found behind bin shed jailed 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Butler is sentenced to 15 years and four months in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/knife-attacker-found-behind-bin-shed-jailed-10-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/knife-attacker-found-behind-bin-shed-jailed-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour holds on to city seat after by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political balance on the council remains the same with Lib Dems and Labour in a progressive alliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/labour-holds-on-to-city-seat-after-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/labour-holds-on-to-city-seat-after-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judo star Emma targets World Championship glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reid hopes success in Baku next month will pave the way for a spot at the Olympics in LA in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/judo-star-emma-targets-world-championship-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/judo-star-emma-targets-world-championship-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heartbreaking': The man set to lose his home due to the UK's &pound;5bn theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heartbreaking-the-man-set-to-lose-his-home-due-to-the-uks-pound5bn-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heartbreaking-the-man-set-to-lose-his-home-due-to-the-uks-pound5bn-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Heartbreaking': The man driven out by the UK's &pound;5bn theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heartbreaking-the-man-driven-out-by-the-uks-pound5bn-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heartbreaking-the-man-driven-out-by-the-uks-pound5bn-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractor accused of hiding evidence is fined]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CMA says M&amp;J Group (Construction &amp; Roofing) Ltd breached its "clear" instructions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/contractor-accused-of-hiding-evidence-is-fined/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/contractor-accused-of-hiding-evidence-is-fined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terror-accused had suicide vest guide on phone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors say Abdullah Yousef's sent messages that would glorify the so-called Islamic State group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/terror-accused-had-suicide-vest-guide-on-phone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/terror-accused-had-suicide-vest-guide-on-phone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign goalkeeper Wildsmith on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign former Derby County goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-goalkeeper-wildsmith-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-goalkeeper-wildsmith-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes at heart of new Universal resort demolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks the latest stage in a standoff between Universal and local residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/homes-at-heart-of-new-universal-resort-demolished/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/homes-at-heart-of-new-universal-resort-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fury v Joshua announced for 11 December in Cardiff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's all-British heavyweight fight on 11 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fury-v-joshua-announced-for-11-december-in-cardiff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fury-v-joshua-announced-for-11-december-in-cardiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife catapult attacks go on despite crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council is looking at introducing new powers to fine people found with catapults and ammunition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wildlife-catapult-attacks-go-on-despite-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wildlife-catapult-attacks-go-on-despite-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club granted new 50-year lease for ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club's home of Meadow Park is also used by Arsenal's female team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-club-granted-new-50-year-lease-for-ground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-club-granted-new-50-year-lease-for-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rider dies after crash at motocross track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking those with footage from the event to contact them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rider-dies-after-crash-at-motocross-track/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rider-dies-after-crash-at-motocross-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are data centres with gas plants being branded 'insane'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group says the annual emissions of two proposed data centres will be greater than Luton Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-are-data-centres-with-gas-plants-being-branded-insane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-are-data-centres-with-gas-plants-being-branded-insane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis add shows in Knebworth, Rome and Munich]]></title><description><![CDATA[The band says it is adding new dates after "phenomenal demand".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-add-shows-in-knebworth-rome-and-munich/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-add-shows-in-knebworth-rome-and-munich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lib Dem council chief names leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amjid Ali's team features four ex-Labour councillors, including two who only quit the party in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-lib-dem-council-chief-names-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-lib-dem-council-chief-names-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP welcomes new pregnancy loss leave rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Owen says the changes will give workers time to grieve and help end the stigma of miscarriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-welcomes-new-pregnancy-loss-leave-rights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-welcomes-new-pregnancy-loss-leave-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Zoo's five lion cubs explore outdoors for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five cubs, born in June, leave their den having spent their first weeks tucked away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-zoos-five-lion-cubs-explore-outdoors-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-zoos-five-lion-cubs-explore-outdoors-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's body found in river sparks IOPC inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they were chasing the man on foot in Stanstead Abbots in connection with two robberies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mans-body-found-in-river-sparks-iopc-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mans-body-found-in-river-sparks-iopc-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Boys feel they can't talk - a mentor helped me']]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankie, 15, says he is grateful for the help and wants to encourage other teenagers to speak out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boys-feel-they-cant-talk-a-mentor-helped-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boys-feel-they-cant-talk-a-mentor-helped-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oompa Loompa, doompety done: Actor takes final bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rusty Goffe on working with his son and an AI-generated Gene Wilder in a new Willy Wonka TV show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oompa-loompa-doompety-done-actor-takes-final-bow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oompa-loompa-doompety-done-actor-takes-final-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League U21 sides blown away in EFL Trophy goal glut]]></title><description><![CDATA[League One and Two clubs thrash Premier League under-21 sides in the EFL Trophy group phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/premier-league-u21-sides-blown-away-in-efl-trophy-goal-glut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/premier-league-u21-sides-blown-away-in-efl-trophy-goal-glut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon warehouse could affect A1, says councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor is worried about the impact it may have on the A1 if traffic lights are installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amazon-warehouse-could-affect-a1-says-councillor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amazon-warehouse-could-affect-a1-says-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second murder arrest after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after police were called to a reported collision between a car and an e-bike in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/second-murder-arrest-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/second-murder-arrest-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prolific shoplifter banned from shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman is not allowed to enter the shopping centre for two years and must also pay compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prolific-shoplifter-banned-from-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prolific-shoplifter-banned-from-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Schoolboy becomes voice of Thomas the Tank Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Golding narrates the new animated series in a role made famous by Sir Ringo Starr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-schoolboy-becomes-voice-of-thomas-the-tank-engine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-schoolboy-becomes-voice-of-thomas-the-tank-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mums welcome probe into life-threatening condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erin Cooper, whose life was changed by placenta accreta spectrum, hopes it will help other mothers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mums-welcome-probe-into-life-threatening-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mums-welcome-probe-into-life-threatening-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four jailed over £13.8m international drug plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cannabis was found packed into 22 suitcases that had arrived from Thailand, investigators say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-jailed-over-138m-international-drug-plot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-jailed-over-138m-international-drug-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man told police of attack days before he was killed, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calvin Babatunde used a crutch and had arthritis, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-told-police-of-attack-days-before-he-was-killed-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-told-police-of-attack-days-before-he-was-killed-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hounsell refuses to be drawn on Wycombe job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim Wycombe Wanderers head coach Tom Hounsell refuses to be drawn into a discussion about taking the job on a permanent basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hounsell-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-wycombe-job/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hounsell-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-wycombe-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop of St Albans installed at historic service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The occasion is attended by more than 1,500 people, with a further 4,000 viewers joining online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bishop-of-st-albans-installed-at-historic-service/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bishop-of-st-albans-installed-at-historic-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bride's veil saved by rower after it blows away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tina Appleford thanks Bedford rowers who saved her veil, although it was too green to wear again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brides-veil-saved-by-rower-after-it-blows-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brides-veil-saved-by-rower-after-it-blows-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia doesn’t stop Herts care home artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House of Commons is due to show an exhibition of Eric Fawley&rsquo;s work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dementia-doesnt-stop-herts-care-home-artist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dementia-doesnt-stop-herts-care-home-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government refuses to speed up hospital rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says other hospitals, including those built with Raac, are being prioritised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/government-refuses-to-speed-up-hospital-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/government-refuses-to-speed-up-hospital-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vandals strike historic church site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners in Thundridge are to improve security over fears they will "not be so lucky" next time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vandals-strike-historic-church-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vandals-strike-historic-church-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down in the polls, not down in the dumps: Why are local Lib Dems smiling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They may be fifth in national polls, but in the east of England things have never been so good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/down-in-the-polls-not-down-in-the-dumps-why-are-local-lib-dems-smiling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/down-in-the-polls-not-down-in-the-dumps-why-are-local-lib-dems-smiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmer crushed by bales vows to walk unaided again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Dickinson is recovering from broken ribs, spinal fractures and a fractured pelvis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/farmer-crushed-by-bales-vows-to-walk-unaided-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/farmer-crushed-by-bales-vows-to-walk-unaided-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after death of teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after police were called to a reported collision between a car and an e-bike in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-murder-after-death-of-teenager/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-murder-after-death-of-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after collision with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police say no arrests have taken place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-after-collision-with-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-after-collision-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First female RAF jet pilot opens aviation school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo Salter takes to the skies before officially opening the academy set up by a humanitarian charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-female-raf-jet-pilot-opens-aviation-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-female-raf-jet-pilot-opens-aviation-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First female jet pilot opens new aviation school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo Salter took to the skies before officially opening the academy set up by a humanitarian charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-female-jet-pilot-opens-new-aviation-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-female-jet-pilot-opens-new-aviation-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train operator renationalised after 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-operator-renationalised-after-30-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-operator-renationalised-after-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist, 94, thrilled by House of Commons exhibition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Fawley says that the chance to have his artwork displayed has made him "very happy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/artist-94-thrilled-by-house-of-commons-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/artist-94-thrilled-by-house-of-commons-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to replace 'Horrible Histories' roundhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new roundhouse will be historically accurate, including a floor made of "chalk and cheese".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-to-replace-horrible-histories-roundhouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-to-replace-horrible-histories-roundhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after death of e-biker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 20s is now in police custody for questioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-arrest-after-death-of-e-biker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-arrest-after-death-of-e-biker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's 120-mile walk honours murdered loved ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[John and Amy Hunt are expected to take about a week to walk from their home to Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/familys-120-mile-walk-honours-murdered-loved-ones/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/familys-120-mile-walk-honours-murdered-loved-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition celebrates 171-year-old cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new exhibition includes information about a best-selling book that was inspired by a cemetery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/exhibition-celebrates-171-year-old-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/exhibition-celebrates-171-year-old-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revell urges Boro to build on the feel-good factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage boss Alex Revell urges his players to take confidence from a four-game unbeaten run when they face Leyton Orient.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/revell-urges-boro-to-build-on-the-feel-good-factor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/revell-urges-boro-to-build-on-the-feel-good-factor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'beyond heartbroken' after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acacia's family say they are "beyond heartbroken" after the car she was a passenger in hit a tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-beyond-heartbroken-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-beyond-heartbroken-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Couple get engaged in a shark tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Walsh popped the question at Skegness Aquarium to Paige Cook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-couple-get-engaged-in-a-shark-tank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-couple-get-engaged-in-a-shark-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The nationalisation of Chiltern Railways]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the latest train company to come under public ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-nationalisation-of-chiltern-railways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-nationalisation-of-chiltern-railways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We want the big five parties to steal our ideas']]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate Party wants a clean industrial revolution to have the same impact with a single issue as Brexit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-want-the-big-five-parties-to-steal-our-ideas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-want-the-big-five-parties-to-steal-our-ideas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail services disrupted by electricity fault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The problem in Welwyn Garden City is having knock-on effects across the wider region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-services-disrupted-by-electricity-fault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-services-disrupted-by-electricity-fault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis travel 'masterplan' drawn up for Knebworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is testing plans, which include shuttle buses, extra trains and a scenic walking route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-travel-masterplan-drawn-up-for-knebworth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-travel-masterplan-drawn-up-for-knebworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal will be 'a wake-up call' for theme parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A famous theme park developer thinks the planned attraction near Bedford will shake up the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universal-will-be-a-wake-up-call-for-theme-parks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universal-will-be-a-wake-up-call-for-theme-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 250 homes and supermarket on golf course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the site, which has not been used as a golf course since 2018, will be public open space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-for-250-homes-and-supermarket-on-golf-course/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-for-250-homes-and-supermarket-on-golf-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herts boy is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[13-year-old Harry Sparkes has made his voice-acting debut in a new animated series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/herts-boy-is-new-voice-of-thomas-the-tank-engine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/herts-boy-is-new-voice-of-thomas-the-tank-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Exeter, Palace and Watford keeper Miller dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford goalkeeper Kevin Miller dies aged 57.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-exeter-palace-and-watford-keeper-miller-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-exeter-palace-and-watford-keeper-miller-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vokes returns to Wycombe in coaching role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Wales international Sam Vokes returns to Wycombe Wanderers as a coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vokes-returns-to-wycombe-in-coaching-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vokes-returns-to-wycombe-in-coaching-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for £375k elected mayor referendum rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians vote against a motion to have a residents' poll on abolishing the post of mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-for-375k-elected-mayor-referendum-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-for-375k-elected-mayor-referendum-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-13-is-new-voice-of-thomas-the-tank-engine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-13-is-new-voice-of-thomas-the-tank-engine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP launches e-scooter summit after city trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summit will bring together councils, operators and police to discuss the city's e-scooter trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-launches-e-scooter-summit-after-city-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-launches-e-scooter-summit-after-city-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airliner narrowly misses gliders on approach to Luton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators conclude there was "no risk of collision" after training glider is clocked at 5,000ft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/airliner-narrowly-misses-gliders-on-approach-to-luton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/airliner-narrowly-misses-gliders-on-approach-to-luton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airline pilot reported near miss on approach to Luton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators conclude there was "no risk of collision" after training glider is clocked at 5,000ft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/airline-pilot-reported-near-miss-on-approach-to-luton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/airline-pilot-reported-near-miss-on-approach-to-luton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recreating how Britons used to live in Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iron Age Roundhouse at the Chiltern Open Air Museum is nearing the end of its life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recreating-how-britons-used-to-live-in-bucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recreating-how-britons-used-to-live-in-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who died after 999 call suffered neck injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[At an inquest opening, a coroner hears how Harry Wilson had sustained "compression of the neck".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teen-who-died-after-999-call-suffered-neck-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teen-who-died-after-999-call-suffered-neck-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign Solihull forward Wilkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign striker Conor Wilkinson from Solihull Moors on a short-term loan deal until mid-December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-solihull-forward-wilkinson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-solihull-forward-wilkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens cleared of attempted murder in playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five teenagers held in connection with the attack will be sentenced for other offences in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-cleared-of-attempted-murder-in-playground/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-cleared-of-attempted-murder-in-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warne 'not worrying about job' after winless start]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons head coach Paul Warne says he is not worrying about losing his job despite their winless start in League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/warne-not-worrying-about-job-after-winless-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/warne-not-worrying-about-job-after-winless-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New retail crime app helps track down shoplifters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform allows retailers to report crimes directly to police by uploading images of offenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-retail-crime-app-helps-track-down-shoplifters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-retail-crime-app-helps-track-down-shoplifters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing estate to be knocked down in the new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last leaseholder has accepted an offer to move out, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/housing-estate-to-be-knocked-down-in-the-new-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/housing-estate-to-be-knocked-down-in-the-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late business to blame for fitness and form issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Three Counties' Geoff Doyle assesses the Hornets' squad as they head towards the season's first international break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/late-business-to-blame-for-fitness-and-form-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/late-business-to-blame-for-fitness-and-form-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything we know about Oasis's return to Knebworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you need to know about ticket prices, how to avoid traffic and what will happen on the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/everything-we-know-about-oasiss-return-to-knebworth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/everything-we-know-about-oasiss-return-to-knebworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninety-year-old calls for 'acceptable ID' clarity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shirley Dorsett cannot renew her director role as she no longer owns a passport or driving licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ninety-year-old-calls-for-acceptable-id-clarity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ninety-year-old-calls-for-acceptable-id-clarity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe beat Chelsea Under-21s in EFL Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers and Chesterfield beat Premier League Under-21 sides in the EFL Trophy group phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-beat-chelsea-under-21s-in-efl-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-beat-chelsea-under-21s-in-efl-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager dies after car crashes into tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for any witnesses or those with dashcam footage to contact them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-dies-after-car-crashes-into-tree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-dies-after-car-crashes-into-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tipping fines increased to £3,000 by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior councillor says the move shows the "determination to crack down" on fly-tipping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fly-tipping-fines-increased-to-3000-by-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fly-tipping-fines-increased-to-3000-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge extends order barring 'Travellers' from field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Court has another hearing after diggers start building on an empty field in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/judge-extends-order-barring-travellers-from-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/judge-extends-order-barring-travellers-from-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour council leader ousted after four months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Tahmina Saleem is replaced by Amjid Ali with a coalition now in charge of a unitary council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/labour-council-leader-ousted-after-four-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/labour-council-leader-ousted-after-four-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oasis gigs prove Knebworth is world's best venue']]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-famous Gallagher brothers will return to the scene of their legendary 1996 gigs next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-gigs-prove-knebworth-is-worlds-best-venue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oasis-gigs-prove-knebworth-is-worlds-best-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Incredible to hear my umbilical cord saved a life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jade Reed's cord was donated in 1996 and transported to Australia in 1998, the blood bank says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/incredible-to-hear-my-umbilical-cord-saved-a-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/incredible-to-hear-my-umbilical-cord-saved-a-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Rubys watch Kaiser Chiefs play Ruby song]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Three Counties Radio arranged for the world first in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-rubys-watch-kaiser-chiefs-play-ruby-song/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-rubys-watch-kaiser-chiefs-play-ruby-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize drone from airport restricted zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police at Party in the Park spot a drone being flown illegally near Luton Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-seize-drone-from-airport-restricted-zone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-seize-drone-from-airport-restricted-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-estate agent jailed over 19 cannabis factories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarfraz Farooq created false tenancy agreements to enable him to grow the drug, court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-estate-agent-jailed-over-19-cannabis-factories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-estate-agent-jailed-over-19-cannabis-factories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£4.5m pavilion redevelopment approved amid row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan promises a new "welcoming space" but opposition councillors call the spending "outrageous".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/45m-pavilion-redevelopment-approved-amid-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/45m-pavilion-redevelopment-approved-amid-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman badly hurt in mobility scooter and van crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested after the incident in which a woman in her 80s was seriously injured, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-badly-hurt-in-mobility-scooter-and-van-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-badly-hurt-in-mobility-scooter-and-van-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Vets remove garden lantern from fox's head]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity warns people to check their gardens for "anything that could trap or injure curious wildlife".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-vets-remove-garden-lantern-from-foxs-head/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-vets-remove-garden-lantern-from-foxs-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts identify new apple from decades-old tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Orchards says the unnamed apple is the second to come from the town after Pam's Delight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/experts-identify-new-apple-from-decades-old-tree/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/experts-identify-new-apple-from-decades-old-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooded rail line to shut for nine days for repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hertford East branch line will see 1km (0.6 miles) of track replaced after severe flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flooded-rail-line-to-shut-for-nine-days-for-repair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flooded-rail-line-to-shut-for-nine-days-for-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilgrim's trail inspires 81-mile ultra run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Groves finds that 46 people were "crazy" enough to take on the challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pilgrims-trail-inspires-81-mile-ultra-run/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pilgrims-trail-inspires-81-mile-ultra-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooded toilets at school blamed on funding gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wood End Infant and Pre-school says it "dreams" of providing toilets that work for pupils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flooded-toilets-at-school-blamed-on-funding-gap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flooded-toilets-at-school-blamed-on-funding-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike called over train safety concerns suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the RMT union at East Midlands Railway were due to strike next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/strike-called-over-train-safety-concerns-suspended/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/strike-called-over-train-safety-concerns-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-West Ham striker Antonio joins Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford announce the signing of former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-west-ham-striker-antonio-joins-watford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-west-ham-striker-antonio-joins-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Bay performs with broken ankle at Bon Jovi gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hitchin-born star is wheeled onto the stage with his leg in a cast for his set at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/james-bay-performs-with-broken-ankle-at-bon-jovi-gig/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/james-bay-performs-with-broken-ankle-at-bon-jovi-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage goals a case for VAR - Luton coach Powell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two contentious Stevenage goals serve as "a case for VAR" in League One, says Luton Town assistant manager Chris Powell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-goals-a-case-for-var-luton-coach-powell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-goals-a-case-for-var-luton-coach-powell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC denies causing death of boy, 16, in e-bike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryley Hutson, who was riding an electric bike at the time, was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pc-denies-causing-death-of-boy-16-in-e-bike-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pc-denies-causing-death-of-boy-16-in-e-bike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man tried to rape masseuse at holistic centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police call it a "horrific incident" that has had a "life-changing impact" on the woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-tried-to-rape-masseuse-at-holistic-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-tried-to-rape-masseuse-at-holistic-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am 63 but the test says I have the heart of a 76-year-old']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Tutton, 63, is one of the first people in the Thames Valley to be offered an at-home heart testing kit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-am-63-but-the-test-says-i-have-the-heart-of-a-76-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-am-63-but-the-test-says-i-have-the-heart-of-a-76-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosepipe ban could last until winter, firm says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water says heavy downpours are needed to replenish supplies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hosepipe-ban-could-last-until-winter-firm-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hosepipe-ban-could-last-until-winter-firm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man who bought an island, hired hitmen and throttled a theatregoer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Potier is beginning his third spell in jail after attacking the woman at a Queen musical.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-man-who-bought-an-island-hired-hitmen-and-throttled-a-theatregoer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-man-who-bought-an-island-hired-hitmen-and-throttled-a-theatregoer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tanker explosion that devastated a village high street]]></title><description><![CDATA[People recall how a petrol tanker explosion 50 years ago wrought havoc in their village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-tanker-explosion-that-devastated-a-village-high-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-tanker-explosion-that-devastated-a-village-high-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with making Nazi salute at synagogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager is due to appear at court accused of a racially aggravated offence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-making-nazi-salute-at-synagogue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-making-nazi-salute-at-synagogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#127911; Foxes' new low &amp; was Duff's Wycombe sacking harsh?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen to the latest episode of BBC's 72+ podcast with Aaron Paul, Bristol City winger Jed Wallace and AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/127911-foxes-new-low-amp-was-duffs-wycombe-sacking-harsh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/127911-foxes-new-low-amp-was-duffs-wycombe-sacking-harsh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubs backing charity's CPR challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[People can do the challenge at the Royals' Select Car Leasing Stadium or Wycombe's Adams Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/clubs-backing-charitys-cpr-challenge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/clubs-backing-charitys-cpr-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale listing of 'heritage asset' was human error]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council, which owns the building, says no decision has been taken to sell or dispose of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sale-listing-of-heritage-asset-was-human-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sale-listing-of-heritage-asset-was-human-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for answers after student dies at boat party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Portuguese maritime police find Julian Amaral's body in the water after a five-day search in Lisbon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-for-answers-after-student-dies-at-boat-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-for-answers-after-student-dies-at-boat-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP wants national standard for bus shelters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour MP tells a Westminster debate that a bus stop in her constituency should set the standard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-wants-national-standard-for-bus-shelters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-wants-national-standard-for-bus-shelters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: First days of life for red panda cubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whipsnade Zoo says the pair are growing "bigger and stronger" every day under the care of their mum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-first-days-of-life-for-red-panda-cubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-first-days-of-life-for-red-panda-cubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by police after woman stabbed at property]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Bedfordshire Police's response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-shot-by-police-after-woman-stabbed-at-property/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-shot-by-police-after-woman-stabbed-at-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hurt after van hits tent at fantasy festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 40s is being treated in hospital after the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-hurt-after-van-hits-tent-at-fantasy-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-hurt-after-van-hits-tent-at-fantasy-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Batman mansion' owner hits back in bats row]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Mentmore Towers, which starred in Batman Begins, says a repair scheme is under way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/batman-mansion-owner-hits-back-in-bats-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/batman-mansion-owner-hits-back-in-bats-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oyez! Town crier passes bell on after 23 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Pfaff has had a hip operation and hands over to a new person to shout out the news.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oyez-town-crier-passes-bell-on-after-23-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/oyez-town-crier-passes-bell-on-after-23-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor told to review plan to sell Debenhams store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition councillors refer a decision to regenerate a Bedford town-centre site back to the mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mayor-told-to-review-plan-to-sell-debenhams-store/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mayor-told-to-review-plan-to-sell-debenhams-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton sign Stevenage's Knight on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sutton United sign midfielder Joe Knight on a three-month loan deal from League One club Stevenage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sutton-sign-stevenages-knight-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sutton-sign-stevenages-knight-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sack boss Duff after winless start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sack Michael Duff and his assistant Alex Morris just five games into the League One season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sack-boss-duff-after-winless-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sack-boss-duff-after-winless-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons defender Waller joins Worthing on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worthing sign defender Charlie Waller on a three-month loan deal from League One MK Dons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-defender-waller-joins-worthing-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-defender-waller-joins-worthing-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-depth analysis on the sacking of Wycombe Wanderers head Michael Duff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-wanderers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-wanderers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red route trial backed despite death threat claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of Luton will see double red lines introduced on roads for 18 months banning all stopping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-route-trial-backed-despite-death-threat-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-route-trial-backed-despite-death-threat-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of triple murder admits gun charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-accused-of-triple-murder-admits-gun-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-accused-of-triple-murder-admits-gun-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwaves ruined 40% of our peppers, says grower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lea Valley Growers' Association says it has lost 27,000kg of sweet peppers during picking season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heatwaves-ruined-40-of-our-peppers-says-grower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heatwaves-ruined-40-of-our-peppers-says-grower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause of Grade II building collapse unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19th Century Grade II listed building has been empty for about 18 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cause-of-grade-ii-building-collapse-unknown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cause-of-grade-ii-building-collapse-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No-one believed a boy like me could succeed at gymnastics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Uzair Chowdhury celebrates European medals alongside other teen stars at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-one-believed-a-boy-like-me-could-succeed-at-gymnastics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-one-believed-a-boy-like-me-could-succeed-at-gymnastics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How plans to merge councils cost millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has paused and is reviewing plans to merge councils &ndash; now leaders count the costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-plans-to-merge-councils-cost-millions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-plans-to-merge-councils-cost-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford need to stick together - Pollock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford captain Mattie Pollock says his side "need to stick together" after their winless run extends to five matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-need-to-stick-together-pollock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-need-to-stick-together-pollock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign midfielder Smith on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage sign free agent midfielder Matt Smith on a contract of undisclosed length.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-midfielder-smith-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-midfielder-smith-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police could have done more before murder, inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chief constable says officers "could and should have done more" to protect Sarah Albone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-could-have-done-more-before-murder-inquest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-could-have-done-more-before-murder-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton Big Weekend park gets licence for more events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council wants to host a weekend event at Stockwood Park no more than once a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-big-weekend-park-gets-licence-for-more-events/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-big-weekend-park-gets-licence-for-more-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Female fossil hunter recognised with blue plaque]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum says Bate paved the way for future women in science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/female-fossil-hunter-recognised-with-blue-plaque/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/female-fossil-hunter-recognised-with-blue-plaque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns as river pollution incident kills fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[One walker says he is worried after he let his dog swim in the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/concerns-as-river-pollution-incident-kills-fish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/concerns-as-river-pollution-incident-kills-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance seeks support as call-outs increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity, which relies totally on donations, attended 540 incidents in July and August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/air-ambulance-seeks-support-as-call-outs-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/air-ambulance-seeks-support-as-call-outs-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bat tunnel built under new dual carriageway]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says the bat tunnel will help wild animals "safely navigate" a dual carriageway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bat-tunnel-built-under-new-dual-carriageway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bat-tunnel-built-under-new-dual-carriageway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far too late for title fight priority - Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton says it is "far too late" for Ferrari to give him priority over team-mate Charles Leclerc in the championship fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/far-too-late-for-title-fight-priority-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/far-too-late-for-title-fight-priority-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign forward Turhan on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage sign forward Tugra Turhan on a season-long loan from Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-forward-turhan-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-forward-turhan-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes access to part of A1 in Bedfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedfordshire Police says the road is likely to remain closed for hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crash-closes-access-to-part-of-a1-in-bedfordshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crash-closes-access-to-part-of-a1-in-bedfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a dashcam clue cracked drugs ambush case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A detective who investigated a ruthless attack on a 17-year-old describes making a breakthrough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-a-dashcam-clue-cracked-drugs-ambush-case/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-a-dashcam-clue-cracked-drugs-ambush-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre increases capacity after £277k renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improvements are also made to the toilets and guest green room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/theatre-increases-capacity-after-277k-renovation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/theatre-increases-capacity-after-277k-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in single-vehicle crash on roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the car collided with a barrier on a roundabout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-in-single-vehicle-crash-on-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swan on railway line causing train delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Rail say disruption is expected until at least 10:30 BST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/swan-on-railway-line-causing-train-delays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/swan-on-railway-line-causing-train-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My tribute act keeps Dolly Parton's legacy alive']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelly O'Brien says she will carry on performing as Dolly Parton after the singer's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-tribute-act-keeps-dolly-partons-legacy-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-tribute-act-keeps-dolly-partons-legacy-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death threats reported in red route row]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cabinet member says colleagues have been targeted in an "abhorrent" social media campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/death-threats-reported-in-red-route-row/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/death-threats-reported-in-red-route-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do ex-MPs join the 'Chiltern Hundreds' list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Keir Starmer is the latest person to take the office as a means of resigning as an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-do-ex-mps-join-the-chiltern-hundreds-list/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-do-ex-mps-join-the-chiltern-hundreds-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men sentenced over £136k Covid vaccine fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waqas Hanif and Touqir Nasir appear in court for selling fake Covid records to unvaccinated people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/men-sentenced-over-136k-covid-vaccine-fraud/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/men-sentenced-over-136k-covid-vaccine-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader vows to fight no-confidence vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour's Tahmina Saleem says she will challenge an attempt by opposition groups to oust her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-leader-vows-to-fight-no-confidence-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-leader-vows-to-fight-no-confidence-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowls-loving teen took up the sport after diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas, who has Osteochondritis Dissecans, wants more young people to take up the sport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bowls-loving-teen-took-up-the-sport-after-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bowls-loving-teen-took-up-the-sport-after-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail disruption after incident on track]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line is blocked between London Kings Cross and Stevenage, LNER says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-disruption-after-incident-on-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-disruption-after-incident-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lido flooding blamed on 'exceptionally high rainfall']]></title><description><![CDATA[The water company said it operated the storm overflow following prolonged wet weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lido-flooding-blamed-on-exceptionally-high-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lido-flooding-blamed-on-exceptionally-high-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bletchley Park to cut jobs after drop in visitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum near Milton Keynes was home to World War Two codebreakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bletchley-park-to-cut-jobs-after-drop-in-visitors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bletchley-park-to-cut-jobs-after-drop-in-visitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distorted rail causes train cancellations]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Northwestern Railway says delays are expected until 19:00 due to the fault near Northampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/distorted-rail-causes-train-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/distorted-rail-causes-train-cancellations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after passenger dies in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A red Ford Fiesta hit a tree in High Wycombe on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-arrested-after-passenger-dies-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-arrested-after-passenger-dies-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police inspector denies child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bedfordshire Police inspector denies sex offences during a hearing at Northampton Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-inspector-denies-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-inspector-denies-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment county lines drug dealer arrested in the night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the sentences will have a significant effect on the drug supply in Hertfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/moment-county-lines-drug-dealer-arrested-in-the-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/moment-county-lines-drug-dealer-arrested-in-the-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considers wider region strategic authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council leader says an authority including multiple councils will be more powerful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-considers-wider-region-strategic-authority/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-considers-wider-region-strategic-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Michael's 'Faith' guitar up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guitar he played in the Faith video is part of a collection belonging to his PA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/george-michaels-faith-guitar-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/george-michaels-faith-guitar-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How was an illegal development cleared so quickly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those involved explain how a council got an illegal site cleared during a bank holiday weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-was-an-illegal-development-cleared-so-quickly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-was-an-illegal-development-cleared-so-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lion dies after eye procedure revealed illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahee quickly won the hearts of his keepers when he first arrived last year, the zoo says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lion-dies-after-eye-procedure-revealed-illness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lion-dies-after-eye-procedure-revealed-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eighth teen charged over boy's suspected murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say their investigation is ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eighth-teen-charged-over-boys-suspected-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eighth-teen-charged-over-boys-suspected-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub's 'beloved' manager stabbed to death in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pubs-beloved-manager-stabbed-to-death-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pubs-beloved-manager-stabbed-to-death-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixteen-year-old performs with The Libertines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kit Bottomley found out he was opening for the band on the same day he received his GCSE results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sixteen-year-old-performs-with-the-libertines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sixteen-year-old-performs-with-the-libertines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee sanctuary plan is 'grandstanding', says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Cocking MP says "illegal asylum seekers" should not get preferential treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/refugee-sanctuary-plan-is-grandstanding-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/refugee-sanctuary-plan-is-grandstanding-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Shepherd is one of 90 women to take part in a trial helping cancer survivors come off medication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heart-trial-after-breast-cancer-has-improved-my-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heart-trial-after-breast-cancer-has-improved-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford bring in Mavididi, Coulibaly and Boadu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sign Leicester forward Stephy Mavididi and Strasbourg defender Soumaila Coulibaly on loan, and striker Myron Boadu on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-bring-in-mavididi-coulibaly-and-boadu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-bring-in-mavididi-coulibaly-and-boadu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millwall sign Stevenage keeper Marschall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millwall sign goalkeeper Filip Marschall from League One side Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/millwall-sign-stevenage-keeper-marschall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/millwall-sign-stevenage-keeper-marschall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons bring in Fullah and Campbell]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons sign Elijah Campbell on loan from Everton - he joins fellow loanee Ibrahim Fullah in signing on deadline day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-bring-in-fullah-and-campbell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-bring-in-fullah-and-campbell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich midfielder Mendel joins Luton on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town sign Ipswich Town midfielder Tudor Mendel on loan for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ipswich-midfielder-mendel-joins-luton-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ipswich-midfielder-mendel-joins-luton-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School to admit girls for first time in 474 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school is making the change for the first time since it was founded in 1552.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/school-to-admit-girls-for-first-time-in-474-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/school-to-admit-girls-for-first-time-in-474-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign Croatian defender Mlacic on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford have signed Croatian defender Branimir Mlacic on loan from Udinese for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-croatian-defender-mlacic-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-croatian-defender-mlacic-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle registration scheme for recycling centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borough Council says it hopes move away from permits will reduce people travelling from outside area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vehicle-registration-scheme-for-recycling-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vehicle-registration-scheme-for-recycling-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How people-power fought unauthorised development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of locals turn out to protest after a field was developed without permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-people-power-fought-unauthorised-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-people-power-fought-unauthorised-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Ted Lasso star almost skipped first audition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elodie Blomfield, 15, says her Ted Lasso co-stars are like a family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/young-ted-lasso-star-almost-skipped-first-audition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/young-ted-lasso-star-almost-skipped-first-audition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School milestone 'means everything', says mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seb, 11, starts his secondary school journey after three years of gruelling blood cancer treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/school-milestone-means-everything-says-mum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/school-milestone-means-everything-says-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition of 1970s shopping centre a step closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Procurement could begin in September with demolition works expected to start later in the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/demolition-of-1970s-shopping-centre-a-step-closer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/demolition-of-1970s-shopping-centre-a-step-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford 1-1 West Ham United - fans' verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Championship match between Watford and West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-1-1-west-ham-united-fans-verdict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-1-1-west-ham-united-fans-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction work stops at wildlife spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say police went on-site just before 09:00 BST after a court bans caravans from moving in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/construction-work-stops-at-wildlife-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/construction-work-stops-at-wildlife-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope boxes aim to ease baby separation trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Walkiden says Hope Boxes will be introduced at a hospital to try to ease trauma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hope-boxes-aim-to-ease-baby-separation-trauma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hope-boxes-aim-to-ease-baby-separation-trauma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stray cat numbers three times higher in one town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cats Protection is on a mission to neuter the cats and return them safely to their home colonies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stray-cat-numbers-three-times-higher-in-one-town/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stray-cat-numbers-three-times-higher-in-one-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies in crash after police pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedfordshire Police has referred itself to the IOPC after a 41-year-old man dies in single-vehicle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-dies-in-crash-after-police-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-dies-in-crash-after-police-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign Broggio on loan from Aston Villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage sign young forward Benjamin Broggio on a season-long loan deal from Aston Villa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-broggio-on-loan-from-aston-villa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-broggio-on-loan-from-aston-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife trust says unusually hot weather and increased monitoring has led to interesting finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nature-reserves-spot-rare-species-during-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nature-reserves-spot-rare-species-during-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS doctor launches women-only car workshops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Willcott says women need to learn about their own cars to keep them safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-doctor-launches-women-only-car-workshops/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-doctor-launches-women-only-car-workshops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing sisters seen in video posted before Nepal flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their family say the TikTok video may have been taken by a tour guide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/missing-sisters-seen-in-video-posted-before-nepal-flood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/missing-sisters-seen-in-video-posted-before-nepal-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton sign Tottenham forward Donley on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town sign Tottenham forward Jamie Donley on a season-long loan deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-sign-tottenham-forward-donley-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-sign-tottenham-forward-donley-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm warning issued by the Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[An area of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move across the region on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/thunderstorm-warning-issued-by-the-met-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/thunderstorm-warning-issued-by-the-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 16, lands dream gig opening for The Libertines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kit Bottomley says he discovered he had got the slot on the same day he received his GCSE results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-16-lands-dream-gig-opening-for-the-libertines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-16-lands-dream-gig-opening-for-the-libertines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Lion statue gets new tail in fourth repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the fourth time Colin Mantripp has restored the lion as it is not properly maintained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-lion-statue-gets-new-tail-in-fourth-repair/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/red-lion-statue-gets-new-tail-in-fourth-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're nervous of parking apps,' say older drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers from across the East of England tell the BBC they fear the digital divide is getting bigger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/were-nervous-of-parking-apps-say-older-drivers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/were-nervous-of-parking-apps-say-older-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'disappointed' by triple murder court delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is awaiting an extradition hearing in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-disappointed-by-triple-murder-court-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-disappointed-by-triple-murder-court-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Day veteran Donald Howkins dies aged 105]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charity leads tribute to "a truly wonderful gentleman".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/d-day-veteran-donald-howkins-dies-aged-105/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/d-day-veteran-donald-howkins-dies-aged-105/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Human League gig washed out, but others to go ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerts featuring Rudimental and The Libertines will take place at Hitchin Priory this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/human-league-gig-washed-out-but-others-to-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/human-league-gig-washed-out-but-others-to-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climber makes mountaineering history on the Eiger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fay Manners becomes first British woman to open a new route on the north face of the mountain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/climber-makes-mountaineering-history-on-the-eiger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/climber-makes-mountaineering-history-on-the-eiger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning strike disrupts flights at Luton Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights have resumed but the disruption has caused "a number of cancellations and diversions".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lightning-strike-disrupts-flights-at-luton-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lightning-strike-disrupts-flights-at-luton-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My car could appear in Grand Theft Auto VI']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lukas Holmes believes Millbrook Proving Ground invite could mean a starring role in best-selling game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-car-could-appear-in-grand-theft-auto-vi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-car-could-appear-in-grand-theft-auto-vi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedgehog charity to double capacity with new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity, which currently rescues 250 hedgehogs a year, is moving to a new home in Buckingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hedgehog-charity-to-double-capacity-with-new-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hedgehog-charity-to-double-capacity-with-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher guilty of indecent assaults against two pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, was convicted at Harrow Crown Court of seven counts of indecent assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teacher-guilty-of-indecent-assaults-against-two-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teacher-guilty-of-indecent-assaults-against-two-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with 21-year-old's kidnap and murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victim Jack Sullivan died days after he was found in a car park in Cheshunt, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-21-year-olds-kidnap-and-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-21-year-olds-kidnap-and-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees to be cut as city faces 'serious' ash dieback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milton Keynes Parks Trust is removing diseased ash trees that could be unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trees-to-be-cut-as-city-faces-serious-ash-dieback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trees-to-be-cut-as-city-faces-serious-ash-dieback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank holiday journeys affected by rail works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are advised to check their train operator's website and social media for the latest travel advice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bank-holiday-journeys-affected-by-rail-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bank-holiday-journeys-affected-by-rail-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for clarity on future of 'unsafe' footbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to remove Oxhey Grange bridge has begun after Network Rail inspectors found it to be unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/calls-for-clarity-on-future-of-unsafe-footbridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/calls-for-clarity-on-future-of-unsafe-footbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House repairs reveal 'nationally significant' features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archaeologists reveal wall paintings and medieval doorways during Grade II listed building restoration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/house-repairs-reveal-nationally-significant-features/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/house-repairs-reveal-nationally-significant-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/worlds-first-patient-to-undergo-live-ai-assisted-brain-surgery-has-tumour-removed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/worlds-first-patient-to-undergo-live-ai-assisted-brain-surgery-has-tumour-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton face possible Leeds tie in Cup third round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool face Tottenham in the third round of the EFL Cup, Manchester United play Brighton and Manchester City draw Norwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-face-possible-leeds-tie-in-cup-third-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-face-possible-leeds-tie-in-cup-third-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police 'missed opportunities' before woman's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest hears that domestic abuse victim Sarah Albone "lost confidence" in the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-missed-opportunities-before-womans-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-missed-opportunities-before-womans-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign goalkeeper Dennis from Bournemouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons confirm the signing of goalkeeper Will Dennis from Premier League club Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-goalkeeper-dennis-from-bournemouth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-goalkeeper-dennis-from-bournemouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton man denies burglary at snooker star's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Lee, 27, denies stealing cash, jewellery, watches and handbags from Kyren Wilson's house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-man-denies-burglary-at-snooker-stars-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-man-denies-burglary-at-snooker-stars-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ironing-board-seats-to-be-replaced-on-thameslink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ironing-board-seats-to-be-replaced-on-thameslink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youngsters 'not ready' says Watford boss Dionisi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford boss Alessio Dionisi made 11 changes only to watch his young side be dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Peterborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/youngsters-not-ready-says-watford-boss-dionisi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/youngsters-not-ready-says-watford-boss-dionisi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist dies after collision with coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyclist-dies-after-collision-with-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyclist-dies-after-collision-with-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail boss 'in awe' after Kidman and Bullock scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stars appear on the train, specially transported to a film studos for a new movie sequel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-boss-in-awe-after-kidman-and-bullock-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-boss-in-awe-after-kidman-and-bullock-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital leadership needs to improve, says watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Care Quality Commission says the trust needs to improve the way leaders communicate with staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hospital-leadership-needs-to-improve-says-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hospital-leadership-needs-to-improve-says-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road safety red routes plan to be re-examined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition councillors say businesses fear they will suffer if parking/loading restrictions come in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/road-safety-red-routes-plan-to-be-re-examined/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/road-safety-red-routes-plan-to-be-re-examined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher banned after sending teen Snapchat images]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel concludes the primary school teacher's conduct could bring the profession into disrepute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teacher-banned-after-sending-teen-snapchat-images/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teacher-banned-after-sending-teen-snapchat-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses fined over waste offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mexican restaurant, grocer's shop and a cafe are prosecuted by a council's Enviro Crime team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/businesses-fined-over-waste-offences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/businesses-fined-over-waste-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£1.5m-rated Abdulmalik asks to leave Boreham Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood forward Abdul Abdulmalik says he is "capable of reaching the top" after the National League side reject a &pound;1.5m offer from Swedish club Djurgarden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/15m-rated-abdulmalik-asks-to-leave-boreham-wood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/15m-rated-abdulmalik-asks-to-leave-boreham-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/andrew-tate-exaggerates-and-did-not-own-supercars-in-photos-his-lawyers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/andrew-tate-exaggerates-and-did-not-own-supercars-in-photos-his-lawyers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic sea rescue saves two boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Robb swum out as the brothers screamed for help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dramatic-sea-rescue-saves-two-boys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dramatic-sea-rescue-saves-two-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers leave site after High Court injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers leave green belt land in the Chilterns AONB having laid hard standings without permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/travellers-leave-site-after-high-court-injunction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/travellers-leave-site-after-high-court-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US techie builds 'plain English' local plan website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Brannon says the official local plan site "creates barriers" for people who want to comment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/us-techie-builds-plain-english-local-plan-website/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/us-techie-builds-plain-english-local-plan-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus drivers trained to protect female passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers can pull over if a female passenger is facing a threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bus-drivers-trained-to-protect-female-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bus-drivers-trained-to-protect-female-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sends life-saving message after sea rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Robb stresses the importance of lying on your back when you get into trouble in water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-sends-life-saving-message-after-sea-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-sends-life-saving-message-after-sea-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St Albans homes shut after complaints of cuckooing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council is taking action after complaints of anti-social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/st-albans-homes-shut-after-complaints-of-cuckooing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/st-albans-homes-shut-after-complaints-of-cuckooing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder victim's contact with police to be examined]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner wants lessons to be learned from the tragic death of domestic abuse victim Sarah Albone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-victims-contact-with-police-to-be-examined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-victims-contact-with-police-to-be-examined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed after death of teenage passenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dwayne Moody, 40, is sentenced to prison after 13-year-old Evelyn Haylock died in a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-jailed-after-death-of-teenage-passenger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-jailed-after-death-of-teenage-passenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strangers at festival help autistic man realise dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group's kindness has now gone viral after the man's father shared his story on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/strangers-at-festival-help-autistic-man-realise-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/strangers-at-festival-help-autistic-man-realise-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaffolding has been in the way for eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The days of it blocking the pavement in Aylesbury High Street could be numbered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scaffolding-has-been-in-the-way-for-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scaffolding-has-been-in-the-way-for-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton's Clark ruled out for 'weeks' with broken jaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town midfielder Jordan Clark to miss "a number of weeks" with a broken jaw sustained in the League One match with Notts County on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lutons-clark-ruled-out-for-weeks-with-broken-jaw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lutons-clark-ruled-out-for-weeks-with-broken-jaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radiotherapy patient donates skincare to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niven Whatley says donating the products was "a ray of sunshine and a bit of normality".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/radiotherapy-patient-donates-skincare-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/radiotherapy-patient-donates-skincare-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner risks losing Wayne Manor without bat surveys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckinghamshire Council says Mentmore Towers, which appeared in Batman Begins, is in need of repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/owner-risks-losing-wayne-manor-without-bat-surveys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/owner-risks-losing-wayne-manor-without-bat-surveys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Lionesses honoured again with blue plaque]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organisers say the plaque is for all the female players who history has "overlooked".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-lionesses-honoured-again-with-blue-plaque/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-lionesses-honoured-again-with-blue-plaque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They're part of British culture, but how safe are flight shows?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating how two crashes happened in two days in the East of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/theyre-part-of-british-culture-but-how-safe-are-flight-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/theyre-part-of-british-culture-but-how-safe-are-flight-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'd swell up once a week - now my life has changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Cope has hereditary angioedema and is on a new trial at Addenbrooke's Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/id-swell-up-once-a-week-now-my-life-has-changed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/id-swell-up-once-a-week-now-my-life-has-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nobody-can-stop-fury-joshua-from-happening-hearn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nobody-can-stop-fury-joshua-from-happening-hearn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis farm fly-tips a 'plague' on countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been 90 fly-tipping cases in the past two years on roads over the border from Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cannabis-farm-fly-tips-a-plague-on-countryside/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cannabis-farm-fly-tips-a-plague-on-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piano used by Freddie Mercury to be sold at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Items owned by producer Reinhold Mack are going under the hammer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/piano-used-by-freddie-mercury-to-be-sold-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/piano-used-by-freddie-mercury-to-be-sold-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man takes over music venue where he had wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Hinton is a co-owner of The Horn after visiting it since he was a teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-takes-over-music-venue-where-he-had-wedding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-takes-over-music-venue-where-he-had-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse rescued from muddy bog by firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA["The horse is now back on all four hooves," says firefighters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/horse-rescued-from-muddy-bog-by-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/horse-rescued-from-muddy-bog-by-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell takes pole position for Dutch GP sprint race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/russell-takes-pole-position-for-dutch-gp-sprint-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/russell-takes-pole-position-for-dutch-gp-sprint-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-fight-doesnt-look-like-it-will-happen-fury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-fight-doesnt-look-like-it-will-happen-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evacuations after suspicious envelopes and death threat made to council leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the response, which saw homes evacuated and roads closures, was "proportionate".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/evacuations-after-suspicious-envelopes-and-death-threat-made-to-council-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/evacuations-after-suspicious-envelopes-and-death-threat-made-to-council-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duck race postponed due to low river levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event is hosted by the University of Buckingham, which said it hoped to reschedule for October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/duck-race-postponed-due-to-low-river-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/duck-race-postponed-due-to-low-river-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lion recovering 'well' following eye operation]]></title><description><![CDATA["The only difficulty was doing it on a lion, and not your regular moggy," says a vet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lion-recovering-well-following-eye-operation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lion-recovering-well-following-eye-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight-year scaffolding battle could soon be over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckinghamshire Council says work to remove scaffolding across a pavement could start soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eight-year-scaffolding-battle-could-soon-be-over/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eight-year-scaffolding-battle-could-soon-be-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court challenge over 900 homes on green belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaign group and a council seek to overturn a government decision to approve the development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-court-challenge-over-900-homes-on-green-belt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-court-challenge-over-900-homes-on-green-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 83, offered morphine to woman who later died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her family say Lily Gomes was "vivacious, loud, funny and completely herself".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-83-offered-morphine-to-woman-who-later-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-83-offered-morphine-to-woman-who-later-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm defends Titanic-themed ride after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fruit farm says it is keeping the memory of the 1912 disaster alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/farm-defends-titanic-themed-ride-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/farm-defends-titanic-themed-ride-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danone €1bn takeover of Huel approved by watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[French firm says the acquisition of Huel will help it grow in the nutritional sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/danone-1bn-takeover-of-huel-approved-by-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/danone-1bn-takeover-of-huel-approved-by-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign Barnett on loan from Wrexham]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons sign midfielder Ryan Barnett on a season-long loan deal from Wrexham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-barnett-on-loan-from-wrexham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-barnett-on-loan-from-wrexham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death threats’ over name of Titanic ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The backlash on social media was aimed at the attraction at a farm in Hertfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/death-threats-over-name-of-titanic-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/death-threats-over-name-of-titanic-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asbestos warning issued after fatal bungalow blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says the risk to residents is low but advises people to wash items that were outdoors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/asbestos-warning-issued-after-fatal-bungalow-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/asbestos-warning-issued-after-fatal-bungalow-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man calls 999 after buying alcohol-free gin by mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police release audio of his emergency call, in which he requests assistance to help get his &pound;6 back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-calls-999-after-buying-alcohol-free-gin-by-mistake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-calls-999-after-buying-alcohol-free-gin-by-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic plane to fly again after air show crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are plans to rebuild the aircraft to airworthy condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/historic-plane-to-fly-again-after-air-show-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/historic-plane-to-fly-again-after-air-show-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid after death of pedestrian hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 51-year-old is described as a "one-of-a-kind" father, grandfather and husband.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-paid-after-death-of-pedestrian-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-paid-after-death-of-pedestrian-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree planting charity to help make national forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is planning a new forest between Cambridge and Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tree-planting-charity-to-help-make-national-forest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tree-planting-charity-to-help-make-national-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese car giant to set up UK research centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site will be used to help tailor cars to "the UK's distinct driving conditions", the company says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chinese-car-giant-to-set-up-uk-research-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chinese-car-giant-to-set-up-uk-research-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family refused Pizza Express entry over boy's 'safe foods']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pizza Express apologises to Halesworth family who were not allowed in to the South Mimms restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-refused-pizza-express-entry-over-boys-safe-foods/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-refused-pizza-express-entry-over-boys-safe-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ducks recovering after dried-up pond rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three ducks are being looked after by MK Swan Rescue after being recovered from the dried-up pond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ducks-recovering-after-dried-up-pond-rescue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ducks-recovering-after-dried-up-pond-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning garden inspires children at new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having won gold at Chelsea, a charity hopes the space will highlight teenage mental health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/award-winning-garden-inspires-children-at-new-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/award-winning-garden-inspires-children-at-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists 'stunned' by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scientists-stunned-by-childrens-lung-recovery-in-ultra-low-emission-zone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scientists-stunned-by-childrens-lung-recovery-in-ultra-low-emission-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign Burnley striker Mellon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage sign Burnley striker Michael Mellon for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-burnley-striker-mellon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-burnley-striker-mellon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firms affected by shop fire may reopen within days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cordon remains at the bathroom showroom while investigators determine the cause of the fire there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/firms-affected-by-shop-fire-may-reopen-within-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/firms-affected-by-shop-fire-may-reopen-within-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middleton-Patel joins Watford on loan from Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel has secured a return to Watford having rejoined the Hornets on a season-long loan deal from Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/middleton-patel-joins-watford-on-loan-from-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/middleton-patel-joins-watford-on-loan-from-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[999 call: Help! I bought a non-alcoholic G&amp;T]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Police are urging the public to only dial 999 in an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/999-call-help-i-bought-a-non-alcoholic-gampt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/999-call-help-i-bought-a-non-alcoholic-gampt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family avoid disaster in air con explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gregory Lawless recounts how he managed to drag the burning unit outside just before it blew up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-avoid-disaster-in-air-con-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-avoid-disaster-in-air-con-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple's 75-year love story began with doorway kiss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary Williams and Eric recall their early romance as they celebrate their diamond anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/couples-75-year-love-story-began-with-doorway-kiss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/couples-75-year-love-story-began-with-doorway-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity 'deeply upset' by homeless day centre closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prebend Centre hub will shut on 1 October, with its services transferring to the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-deeply-upset-by-homeless-day-centre-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-deeply-upset-by-homeless-day-centre-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fly-tippers dump 200 tonnes of asbestos on roadside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "dangerous" material has been found in four lorry trailers at various sites, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fly-tippers-dump-200-tonnes-of-asbestos-on-roadside/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fly-tippers-dump-200-tonnes-of-asbestos-on-roadside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has this Herts village become all stinky?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people of Cuffley want something done about the bad odour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-has-this-herts-village-become-all-stinky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-has-this-herts-village-become-all-stinky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young bikers block digger from 'destroying' jumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bike park has been in woods in Buckinghamshire for 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/young-bikers-block-digger-from-destroying-jumps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/young-bikers-block-digger-from-destroying-jumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not expecting this' - Watford fans react to Southampton win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford fans give their views on their 2-1 win over Southampton on the opening weekend of the Championship season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/not-expecting-this-watford-fans-react-to-southampton-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/not-expecting-this-watford-fans-react-to-southampton-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after boy suffers life-changing injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man is charged with being over the alcohol limit and driving without insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-after-boy-suffers-life-changing-injuries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-after-boy-suffers-life-changing-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans dropped for 500 homes on golf club site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says it had taken into account residents' views and it would not redevelop the club into homes and a leisure facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-dropped-for-500-homes-on-golf-club-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-dropped-for-500-homes-on-golf-club-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance confident of raising £4.4m for base]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Anglian Air Ambulance has launched an appeal to build a new base at New Shardelowes Farm in Fulbourn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/air-ambulance-confident-of-raising-44m-for-base/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/air-ambulance-confident-of-raising-44m-for-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young bikers block digger from 'destroying'  jumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riders believe area safe to use despite Forest England warning dirt jumps are "dangerous".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/young-bikers-block-digger-from-destroying-jumps-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/young-bikers-block-digger-from-destroying-jumps-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway told to replace 'flagmen' at road crossings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heritage railway line must move with the times where its steam train crosses six public roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/railway-told-to-replace-flagmen-at-road-crossings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/railway-told-to-replace-flagmen-at-road-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police and fire to investigate cause of blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says everyone "worked incredibly hard" to control the blaze and prevent it spreading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-and-fire-to-investigate-cause-of-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-and-fire-to-investigate-cause-of-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers face major disruption to train services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damage to overhead wires between Peterborough and Stevenage sees trains cancelled with services across the country affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passengers-face-major-disruption-to-train-services/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passengers-face-major-disruption-to-train-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in his 30s dies after car crashes into tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for information and dashcam footage after a man driving an Audi A4 is killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-in-his-30s-dies-after-car-crashes-into-tree/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-in-his-30s-dies-after-car-crashes-into-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a virtual tour of former TV studios where hit shows were made]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of Holby City, Top of the Pops and Grange Hill can look around their now-demolished studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/take-a-virtual-tour-of-former-tv-studios-where-hit-shows-were-made/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/take-a-virtual-tour-of-former-tv-studios-where-hit-shows-were-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proms display plane crashes but music goes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second incident at the airfield in recent months following another crash in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/proms-display-plane-crashes-but-music-goes-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/proms-display-plane-crashes-but-music-goes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Properties evacuated after bathroom showroom blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major incident was declared as the Kitchen and Bathroom Store went up in flames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/properties-evacuated-after-bathroom-showroom-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/properties-evacuated-after-bathroom-showroom-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has a housing plan cut a county in two?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in the north of the county say they are having to take far more new houses than the south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-has-a-housing-plan-cut-a-county-in-two/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-has-a-housing-plan-cut-a-county-in-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family plea to help 97-year-old fix robot's ankle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Stern says Toby could be used to educate children once completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-plea-to-help-97-year-old-fix-robots-ankle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-plea-to-help-97-year-old-fix-robots-ankle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies three weeks after being hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses or anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-three-weeks-after-being-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-three-weeks-after-being-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petris leaves Watford for Aris Thessaloniki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford defender Jeremy Petris joins Greek side Aris Thessaloniki on a permanent deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/petris-leaves-watford-for-aris-thessaloniki/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/petris-leaves-watford-for-aris-thessaloniki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four men bailed after death of teenage boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they were initially called to reports of a possible break-in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-men-bailed-after-death-of-teenage-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-men-bailed-after-death-of-teenage-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major fire 'disrupts' sun-care firm's operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hertfordshire-based business says everyone is accounted for after Tuesday's fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/major-fire-disrupts-sun-care-firms-operations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/major-fire-disrupts-sun-care-firms-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini and limousine seized by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say it is "cool" to lease a "Lambo for a wedding but "not cool" for not getting insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lamborghini-and-limousine-seized-by-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lamborghini-and-limousine-seized-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammers &amp; Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hammers-amp-boro-to-go-up-championship-club-by-club-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hammers-amp-boro-to-go-up-championship-club-by-club-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acrid smell stops villagers from sleeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A councillor claims the odour is caused by some people illegally burning commercial waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/acrid-smell-stops-villagers-from-sleeping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/acrid-smell-stops-villagers-from-sleeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior councillor fined by his own authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Geary, the deputy leader of the Conservative group, is fined for animal records offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/senior-councillor-fined-by-his-own-authority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/senior-councillor-fined-by-his-own-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies days after explosion at bungalow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man treated in hospital after a suspected gas blast has died, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-days-after-explosion-at-bungalow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-days-after-explosion-at-bungalow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex 'appalled' by racial abuse at Sussex match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex say a member of their team was racially abused by a spectator at the club's One-Day Cup match against Sussex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/middlesex-appalled-by-racial-abuse-at-sussex-match/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/middlesex-appalled-by-racial-abuse-at-sussex-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle roof blaze at community building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A witness describes "black smoke" pouring from the roof of Futures House in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crews-tackle-roof-blaze-at-community-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crews-tackle-roof-blaze-at-community-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the UK's driest region run out of water?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We put your questions to the water firm to find out what is being done to protect water supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/could-the-uks-driest-region-run-out-of-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/could-the-uks-driest-region-run-out-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather to watch eclipse on hillside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Letchworth and District Astronomical Society have handed out safety glasses to crowds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-gather-to-watch-eclipse-on-hillside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-gather-to-watch-eclipse-on-hillside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens 'want to walk the streets without worrying about knives']]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people create a hard-hitting song and video in an attempt to tackle knife crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-want-to-walk-the-streets-without-worrying-about-knives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-want-to-walk-the-streets-without-worrying-about-knives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone footage shows progress on new 10-mile road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows work on a new &pound;1bn, 10-mile dual carriageway between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drone-footage-shows-progress-on-new-10-mile-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drone-footage-shows-progress-on-new-10-mile-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Two pigeon chicks have hatched in my makeup bag']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mimmy Stranger names the chicks, now being reared on a shelf in her bathroom, Pluck and Norris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-pigeon-chicks-have-hatched-in-my-makeup-bag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-pigeon-chicks-have-hatched-in-my-makeup-bag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather to watch solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amateur astronomical society said the turn out for their solar eclipse viewing event was "amazing".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-gather-to-watch-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-gather-to-watch-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign goalkeeper Walker from Bradford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sign goalkeeper Sam Walker from Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-goalkeeper-walker-from-bradford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-goalkeeper-walker-from-bradford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water to look at restrictions on businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could mean businesses being restricted from using water for "non-essential" reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anglian-water-to-look-at-restrictions-on-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anglian-water-to-look-at-restrictions-on-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints extend strategic partnership with Bedford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson says the partnership with Bedford Blues is "valuable" to both clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/saints-extend-strategic-partnership-with-bedford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/saints-extend-strategic-partnership-with-bedford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-West Ham striker Antonio training with Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio is currently training with Watford before the start of the Hornets' Championship campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-west-ham-striker-antonio-training-with-watford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-west-ham-striker-antonio-training-with-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ram-raid severely damages village shop in dawn hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[One villager says she heard a noise like an "explosion" at 04:45 BST.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ram-raid-severely-damages-village-shop-in-dawn-hit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ram-raid-severely-damages-village-shop-in-dawn-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football match postponed 'due to solar eclipse']]></title><description><![CDATA[The non-league club says it is "surprised" and the match will be rearranged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-match-postponed-due-to-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-match-postponed-due-to-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after collision with a lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police confirm a man, 43, died and say his family is being supported by specialist officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-after-collision-with-a-lorry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-after-collision-with-a-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hay bales set on fire three times in one night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters from Shefford say the fires were started deliberately and police have been informed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hay-bales-set-on-fire-three-times-in-one-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hay-bales-set-on-fire-three-times-in-one-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town hall damaged by fire after attempted ram-raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parish council says the Grade II listed building will take "months to repair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-hall-damaged-by-fire-after-attempted-ram-raid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-hall-damaged-by-fire-after-attempted-ram-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford defender Bola signs contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford defender Marc Bola signs a three-year contract extension at Vicarage Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-defender-bola-signs-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-defender-bola-signs-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton children lowest for swimming skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data reveals about 72% of England's Year 6 pupils can swim 25m compared to 39% in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-children-lowest-for-swimming-skills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-children-lowest-for-swimming-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Smell of gas' claims by locals before explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[They say that fortunately no children were playing in the street at the time of the explosion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/smell-of-gas-claims-by-locals-before-explosion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/smell-of-gas-claims-by-locals-before-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Culture full bid 'celebrates' Milton Keynes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The application celebrates the city's creativity, ambition and diversity, the council leader says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-of-culture-full-bid-celebrates-milton-keynes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-of-culture-full-bid-celebrates-milton-keynes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carabao Cup second-round draw details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-details/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine worth £232m found in banana shipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine men are arrested after the major drugs haul is busted by Border Force officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cocaine-worth-232m-found-in-banana-shipment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cocaine-worth-232m-found-in-banana-shipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children 'traumatised' by fatal stabbing video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth workers join a community "peace walk" after the death of Bilal Nisar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/children-traumatised-by-fatal-stabbing-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/children-traumatised-by-fatal-stabbing-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bungalow destroyed in explosion captured on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bungalow-destroyed-in-explosion-captured-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bungalow-destroyed-in-explosion-captured-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer caught with £50k of cannabis and gummies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police issue a warning to parents about the types of "sweets" their children might be carrying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dealer-caught-with-50k-of-cannabis-and-gummies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dealer-caught-with-50k-of-cannabis-and-gummies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villagers unite after explosion destroys bungalow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours describe how they came together to help after the gas explosion left a man injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/villagers-unite-after-explosion-destroys-bungalow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/villagers-unite-after-explosion-destroys-bungalow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's it like when you have five bins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two councils say a new waste collection regime has boosted recycling rates. What do residents think?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/whats-it-like-when-you-have-five-bins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/whats-it-like-when-you-have-five-bins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain must prepare for El Niño shocks, says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP Chris Hinchliff has written to Andy Burnham asking him to chair the climate security taskforce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/britain-must-prepare-for-el-nio-shocks-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/britain-must-prepare-for-el-nio-shocks-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers warned of bank holiday rail disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work is part of the &pound;1.4bn East Coast Digital Programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passengers-warned-of-bank-holiday-rail-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passengers-warned-of-bank-holiday-rail-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memories of rock royalty in my garden in Knebworth]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend is the 40th anniversary of Queen's last performance with Freddie Mercury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/memories-of-rock-royalty-in-my-garden-in-knebworth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/memories-of-rock-royalty-in-my-garden-in-knebworth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste company owner is 'a woman in a man's world']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who runs a waste collection firm says she was warned not to get involved in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/waste-company-owner-is-a-woman-in-a-mans-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/waste-company-owner-is-a-woman-in-a-mans-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wasted medicines could fill 75 swimming pools']]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Pharmacy Association says the cost to the NHS is at least &pound;480m a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wasted-medicines-could-fill-75-swimming-pools/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wasted-medicines-could-fill-75-swimming-pools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Play keeps spotlight on jail where 'they don't seem to care']]></title><description><![CDATA[The production tells the story of three men who died at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/play-keeps-spotlight-on-jail-where-they-dont-seem-to-care/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/play-keeps-spotlight-on-jail-where-they-dont-seem-to-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect tries to escape police by jumping in river]]></title><description><![CDATA[An officer borrowed a bicycle from a member of the public to chase the suspected thief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/suspect-tries-to-escape-police-by-jumping-in-river/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/suspect-tries-to-escape-police-by-jumping-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 32, died after cyst was 'missed' by doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Cornell was not given emergency treatment after visiting two GPs and being attended to by a paramedic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-32-died-after-cyst-was-missed-by-doctors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-32-died-after-cyst-was-missed-by-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford appoint Mariappa as first-team coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford appoint Adrian Mariappa as a first-team coach following the departure of Dan Gosling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-appoint-mariappa-as-first-team-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-appoint-mariappa-as-first-team-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more teenagers charged over boy's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth teen is charged with murdering Bilal Nisar, with another accused of assisting an offender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-more-teenagers-charged-over-boys-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-more-teenagers-charged-over-boys-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe struggling to land striker, says Duff]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-struggling-to-land-striker-says-duff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-struggling-to-land-striker-says-duff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old is charged after the fatal stabbing of Mohammed Tanveerul&#8239;Islam in the street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-murder-following-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-murder-following-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen’s lost final gig: ‘No one pressed record’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knebworth in 1986 was Freddie Mercury&rsquo;s last live performance as lead singer with Queen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/queens-lost-final-gig-no-one-pressed-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/queens-lost-final-gig-no-one-pressed-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leisure centre to get expanded fitness facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work to expand fitness facilities at a "fairly dated 1980s" council-run gym is given the go-ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/leisure-centre-to-get-expanded-fitness-facilities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/leisure-centre-to-get-expanded-fitness-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford agree Irankunda sale - Friday's gossip]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-agree-irankunda-sale-fridays-gossip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-agree-irankunda-sale-fridays-gossip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playful foxes photos result of 'luck and patience']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Beaman says he will wait hours to get the perfect shot, which is good for his wellbeing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/playful-foxes-photos-result-of-luck-and-patience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/playful-foxes-photos-result-of-luck-and-patience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firework display will go ahead despite dry weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[A town council says it will work with its professional organisers on the event's safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/firework-display-will-go-ahead-despite-dry-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/firework-display-will-go-ahead-despite-dry-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flats left empty for nearly four years over claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says the block of 35 flats is still not safe to occupy and an insurance claim is pending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flats-left-empty-for-nearly-four-years-over-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/flats-left-empty-for-nearly-four-years-over-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford in talks with Manchester City over Mfuni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sporting director Luke Dowling says the club are in "regular" contact with Manchester City over re-signing defender Stephen Mfuni on loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-in-talks-with-manchester-city-over-mfuni/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-in-talks-with-manchester-city-over-mfuni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage body to consider protecting print works]]></title><description><![CDATA[An MP says it would be a "tragedy" to lose a landmark printing plant after its recent closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heritage-body-to-consider-protecting-print-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heritage-body-to-consider-protecting-print-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign ex-Norwich keeper Barden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage sign goalkeeper Daniel Barden, who left Norwich City at the end of last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-ex-norwich-keeper-barden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-ex-norwich-keeper-barden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A love story 50 years in the making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen and Sheila met as teenagers, but fell in love and married other people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/a-love-story-50-years-in-the-making/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/a-love-story-50-years-in-the-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton Keynes’ fly-tipping problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fines and the power to seize vehicles are part of a tougher fly-tipping action plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-fly-tipping-problem/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-fly-tipping-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton Airport expansion clears final legal hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court does not grant campaigners permission to appeal against the proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-airport-expansion-clears-final-legal-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-airport-expansion-clears-final-legal-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the £1m-rated non-league star Abdulmalik]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood reject a &pound;1m bid for one of their forwards - but who is he?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/meet-the-1m-rated-non-league-star-abdulmalik/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/meet-the-1m-rated-non-league-star-abdulmalik/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family funeral held after suspected triple murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-funeral-held-after-suspected-triple-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-funeral-held-after-suspected-triple-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle blaze at restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service is investigating the cause of the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crews-tackle-blaze-at-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m]]></title><description><![CDATA[An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/top-rated-mental-health-trust-asked-to-save-24m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/top-rated-mental-health-trust-asked-to-save-24m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arctic to Africa fundraiser's next adventure? The M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who completed an epic 61-day triathlon is firmly on home tarmac for his next challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/arctic-to-africa-fundraisers-next-adventure-the-m25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/arctic-to-africa-fundraisers-next-adventure-the-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police review if 'homophobic assumptions' played role in investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOPC says a force should re-examine rejected complaints made by Scott Gough's partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-review-if-homophobic-assumptions-played-role-in-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-review-if-homophobic-assumptions-played-role-in-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm from Northern Ireland - Luton isn't unsafe']]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers and businesses say the town centre needs to be safer and there should be more big events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-from-northern-ireland-luton-isnt-unsafe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-from-northern-ireland-luton-isnt-unsafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS must plan for heat and wildfires, says expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim van Daalen says healthcare systems "are becoming more strained" due to the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-must-plan-for-heat-and-wildfires-says-expert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-must-plan-for-heat-and-wildfires-says-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign Crawley striker Cashman on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign forward Danny Cashman on a season-long loan from League Two club Crawley Town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-crawley-striker-cashman-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-crawley-striker-cashman-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary classrooms built without permission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spaces will be in place for two years to allow for improvements at the school, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/temporary-classrooms-built-without-permission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/temporary-classrooms-built-without-permission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M25 services approved despite green belt concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[One councillor says he "reluctantly" supported the application.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/m25-services-approved-despite-green-belt-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/m25-services-approved-despite-green-belt-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaiser Chiefs mulling Luton song to match Coldplay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Wilson admits Coldplay are hard to follow but jokes he will pen a tune... under one condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kaiser-chiefs-mulling-luton-song-to-match-coldplay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kaiser-chiefs-mulling-luton-song-to-match-coldplay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 26, found fatally stabbed named by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say three men that were arrested have been released and face no further action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-26-found-fatally-stabbed-named-by-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-26-found-fatally-stabbed-named-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth mayor inspired into politics by big sister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tito Adeyale, 16, will attend civic and community events over the next 12 months in Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/youth-mayor-inspired-into-politics-by-big-sister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/youth-mayor-inspired-into-politics-by-big-sister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign Udinese left-back Zemura on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Bournemouth left-back Jordan Zemura joins Watford on a season-long loan from Udinese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-udinese-left-back-zemura-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-udinese-left-back-zemura-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director finds first-time actors for acclaimed film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imran Perretta says his film is a portrait of Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/director-finds-first-time-actors-for-acclaimed-film/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/director-finds-first-time-actors-for-acclaimed-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mammal ledges' built beneath new dual carriageway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ledges create dry pathways for wildlife to pass underneath the road without entering the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mammal-ledges-built-beneath-new-dual-carriageway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mammal-ledges-built-beneath-new-dual-carriageway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies and woman injured in three-car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man dies and a woman is in hospital with serious injuries, say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-and-woman-injured-in-three-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-and-woman-injured-in-three-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police given more time to question murder suspects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two suspects remain in custody over the stabbing in Bletchley, but a third is released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-given-more-time-to-question-murder-suspects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-given-more-time-to-question-murder-suspects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How is a 60-year-old city linked to 19th Century slavery?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An event in Milton Keynes will mark its connections to slavery and the anti-slavery movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-is-a-60-year-old-city-linked-to-19th-century-slavery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-is-a-60-year-old-city-linked-to-19th-century-slavery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Farming can be pretty lonely and isolated']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Brown says Agrespect, which champions diversity, helps young farmers come together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/farming-can-be-pretty-lonely-and-isolated/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/farming-can-be-pretty-lonely-and-isolated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembrance service held for mum and two daughters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jabu Ncube says the event was a chance for people to express their loss and remember the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/remembrance-service-held-for-mum-and-two-daughters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/remembrance-service-held-for-mum-and-two-daughters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign former Middlesbrough winger Silvera]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons sign winger Sam Silvera on a free transfer after he was released by Middlesbrough at the end of last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-former-middlesbrough-winger-silvera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-former-middlesbrough-winger-silvera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign Ravaglia &amp; Payero for undisclosed fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sign Italian goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia on a six-year deal and Argentine midfielder Martin Payero on a two-year deal for undisclosed fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-ravaglia-amp-payero-for-undisclosed-fees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-ravaglia-amp-payero-for-undisclosed-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wycombe keeper Macey to undergo knee surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers confirm goalkeeper Matt Macey will undergo knee surgery after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in pre-season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-wycombe-keeper-macey-to-undergo-knee-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-wycombe-keeper-macey-to-undergo-knee-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport funds free bus travel to reduce congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airport says it will also save families money as it expects its busiest August ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/airport-funds-free-bus-travel-to-reduce-congestion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/airport-funds-free-bus-travel-to-reduce-congestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous' man who stabbed and shot friend jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callun Bermingham launched a "ferocious and sustained" attack on his friend, say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dangerous-man-who-stabbed-and-shot-friend-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dangerous-man-who-stabbed-and-shot-friend-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum with Wham! memorabilia opposes move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bushey Museum and Art Gallery says the proposed relocation is "ill-conceived".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/museum-with-wham-memorabilia-opposes-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/museum-with-wham-memorabilia-opposes-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-hit gym that trained Olympians seeks new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynx Gymnastics Centre in Aylesbury needs a base while its building is demolished and rebuilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-hit-gym-that-trained-olympians-seeks-new-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-hit-gym-that-trained-olympians-seeks-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton Town sign West Ham striker Marshall]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham United and Northern Ireland striker Callum Marshall joins League One club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-town-sign-west-ham-striker-marshall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-town-sign-west-ham-striker-marshall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth teenager charged over fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police investigating the death of Bilal Nisar in Luton are still looking for three more teenagers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fifth-teenager-charged-over-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fifth-teenager-charged-over-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company signs contract to build new MK hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped work will start in 2027 and the new hospital will be up and running in 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/company-signs-contract-to-build-new-mk-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/company-signs-contract-to-build-new-mk-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollock confirmed as Watford captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Watford boss Alessio Dionisi confirms central defender Mattie Pollock will be the club's captain for the upcoming season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pollock-confirmed-as-watford-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pollock-confirmed-as-watford-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews tackle three field fires in one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four crews were sent to one fire, believed to have been started deliberately, that involved 10 acres of crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crews-tackle-three-field-fires-in-one-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-crews-tackle-three-field-fires-in-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor Who actor Tom Chadbon dies aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Luton-born actor appeared in the most watched episode of Doctor Who alongside Tom Baker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/doctor-who-actor-tom-chadbon-dies-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/doctor-who-actor-tom-chadbon-dies-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize van linked to charity clothing thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers say the vehicle is connected to nationwide raids at charity clothes banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-seize-van-linked-to-charity-clothing-thefts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-seize-van-linked-to-charity-clothing-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued from railway line with help from drone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maddie's story has a happy ending, but Network Rail warns people to secure their pets near railways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dog-rescued-from-railway-line-with-help-from-drone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dog-rescued-from-railway-line-with-help-from-drone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We became a film studio because farming didn't pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Mash's farm at Bovington has hosted major productions, including Deadpool and the WW1 epic, 1917.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-became-a-film-studio-because-farming-didnt-pay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-became-a-film-studio-because-farming-didnt-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher guilty of sex offences against former pupil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Franklin, who committed gross indecency against the boy, is warned she faces jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teacher-guilty-of-sex-offences-against-former-pupil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teacher-guilty-of-sex-offences-against-former-pupil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute as fourth teen charged over fatal stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bilal Nisar is described as an "amazing brother, son, uncle, and friend".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tribute-as-fourth-teen-charged-over-fatal-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tribute-as-fourth-teen-charged-over-fatal-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash and diesel spill leads to lane closure on M1]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways warns drivers of long queues following the closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crash-and-diesel-spill-leads-to-lane-closure-on-m1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crash-and-diesel-spill-leads-to-lane-closure-on-m1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor denies Debenhams building will be sold for £1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition borough councillors call in a development deal for further scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mayor-denies-debenhams-building-will-be-sold-for-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mayor-denies-debenhams-building-will-be-sold-for-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Charter to be displayed with Bayeux Tapestry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saxon document mentions Earl Harold, who as king was killed at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hertfordshire-charter-to-be-displayed-with-bayeux-tapestry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hertfordshire-charter-to-be-displayed-with-bayeux-tapestry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign Parker from Swansea on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign Sam Parker from Championship club Swansea City on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-parker-from-swansea-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-parker-from-swansea-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharma giant GSK quits Stevenage for Cambridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[GSK says the relocation will put 1,000 staff at the "heart of the UK's life sciences Golden Triangle".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pharma-giant-gsk-quits-stevenage-for-cambridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pharma-giant-gsk-quits-stevenage-for-cambridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub boss suffered mental health decline before death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner concludes a pub landlord who shot himself was a crossbow faced a number of personal issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pub-boss-suffered-mental-health-decline-before-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pub-boss-suffered-mental-health-decline-before-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Officer hitches a ride in van to chase suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bodycam footage shows a policeman asking for a lift from a member of the public during a pursuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-officer-hitches-a-ride-in-van-to-chase-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-officer-hitches-a-ride-in-van-to-chase-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Policewoman pepper-sprayed by suspect in bodycam video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows the policewoman being attacked with a kind of pepper spray at a front door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/policewoman-pepper-sprayed-by-suspect-in-bodycam-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/policewoman-pepper-sprayed-by-suspect-in-bodycam-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with stealing streetlamps worth £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police investigating the removal of ornate lanterns charge a 20-year-old man with theft offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-stealing-streetlamps-worth-1m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-charged-with-stealing-streetlamps-worth-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign starts to save historic railway bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are single way traffic lights due to a beam on the bridge failing structural assessments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/campaign-starts-to-save-historic-railway-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/campaign-starts-to-save-historic-railway-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS care boards made redundancy payments of £34m]]></title><description><![CDATA[An FOI request reveals the payments made as three integrated care boards were merged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-care-boards-made-redundancy-payments-of-34m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-care-boards-made-redundancy-payments-of-34m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMR boss to leave role amid ongoing train problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Rogers says he has decided it is time to step back and spend some more time with his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/emr-boss-to-leave-role-amid-ongoing-train-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/emr-boss-to-leave-role-amid-ongoing-train-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens in court accused of murder after stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old boy and two 17-year-olds face three charges, including murder and violent disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-in-court-accused-of-murder-after-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-in-court-accused-of-murder-after-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boiler theft gang jailed for new-build home raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men are jailed for burgling new-build homes across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boiler-theft-gang-jailed-for-new-build-home-raids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boiler-theft-gang-jailed-for-new-build-home-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service station closed after lorry loses trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The services are closed to new traffic and the police are working to release the trapped traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/service-station-closed-after-lorry-loses-trailer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/service-station-closed-after-lorry-loses-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owning a home 'not an option for my generation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people say the option of owning their own home is being taken away from them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/owning-a-home-not-an-option-for-my-generation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/owning-a-home-not-an-option-for-my-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlton sign Republic of Ireland winger Alli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlton Athletic sign winger Millenic Alli from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charlton-sign-republic-of-ireland-winger-alli/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charlton-sign-republic-of-ireland-winger-alli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/after-chaotic-return-where-does-joshua-win-leave-fury-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/after-chaotic-return-where-does-joshua-win-leave-fury-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua knocked down twice as dramatic win sets up Fury fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-knocked-down-twice-as-dramatic-win-sets-up-fury-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-knocked-down-twice-as-dramatic-win-sets-up-fury-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norris cautious despite pole as it 'falls apart' for Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lando Norris has an opportunity to win his first grand prix of the year in Hungary, but Lewis Hamilton says his positivity is being tested after another penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/norris-cautious-despite-pole-as-it-falls-apart-for-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/norris-cautious-despite-pole-as-it-falls-apart-for-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped rider dies in crash at roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say officers were called to reports of the crash just after midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/moped-rider-dies-in-crash-at-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/moped-rider-dies-in-crash-at-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrests after teen dies in Luton stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a 17-year-old taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-arrests-after-teen-dies-in-luton-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-arrests-after-teen-dies-in-luton-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage re-sign defender Vancooten from Burton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage re-sign defender Terence Vancooten from fellow League One club Burton Albion for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-re-sign-defender-vancooten-from-burton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-re-sign-defender-vancooten-from-burton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bin lorry fire prompts battery warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council is urging householders to be careful when getting rid of batteries following the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bin-lorry-fire-prompts-battery-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bin-lorry-fire-prompts-battery-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sculptor calls for Red Lion statue to be repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current Red Lion statue has been repaired three times and has been without a tail for 18 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sculptor-calls-for-red-lion-statue-to-be-repaired/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sculptor-calls-for-red-lion-statue-to-be-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former leader forced out, says ex-Labour councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Roche says he quit the party over the way Hazel Simmons was treated by regional leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-leader-forced-out-says-ex-labour-councillor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-leader-forced-out-says-ex-labour-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach hero tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Bowe says he heard screams during a trip to a beach to celebrate his daughter's birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/beach-hero-tells-of-attempt-to-save-drowning-girl-and-mum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/beach-hero-tells-of-attempt-to-save-drowning-girl-and-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Hungary practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton leads team-mate Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-leads-ferrari-one-two-in-hungary-practice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-leads-ferrari-one-two-in-hungary-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons re-sign striker Nombe from Rotherham]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons re-sign forward Sam Nombe from Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-re-sign-striker-nombe-from-rotherham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-re-sign-striker-nombe-from-rotherham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court gives travellers one month to leave site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council wins a fight to clear an unauthorised camp after spending&pound;51,000 on the legal action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-court-gives-travellers-one-month-to-leave-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-court-gives-travellers-one-month-to-leave-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial unit death involved oxygen cylinders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 30s dies during the incident at a company in Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/industrial-unit-death-involved-oxygen-cylinders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/industrial-unit-death-involved-oxygen-cylinders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign Bravo and Kjerrumgaard from Udinese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sign Spain Under-21 international forward Iker Bravo and former loan striker Luca Kjerrumgaard from Udinese for undisclosed fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-bravo-and-kjerrumgaard-from-udinese/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-bravo-and-kjerrumgaard-from-udinese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Codebreaker Turing’s novel reveals new talents]]></title><description><![CDATA[A short story by WWII codebreaker Alan Turing is published in full for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/codebreaker-turings-novel-reveals-new-talents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/codebreaker-turings-novel-reveals-new-talents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The two days which could make or break Fury-Joshua]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-two-days-which-could-make-or-break-fury-joshua/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-two-days-which-could-make-or-break-fury-joshua/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf club objects to plans for 500 homes on site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consultation is under way over a council's proposal to redevelop a golf course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/golf-club-objects-to-plans-for-500-homes-on-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/golf-club-objects-to-plans-for-500-homes-on-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of children in care placed out of county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some young people are being sent to places as far away as rural Scotland and County Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-of-children-in-care-placed-out-of-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-of-children-in-care-placed-out-of-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novel analysis reveals playful side of Alan Turing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prof Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/novel-analysis-reveals-playful-side-of-alan-turing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/novel-analysis-reveals-playful-side-of-alan-turing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vauxhall site redevelopment plans win approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goodman, which submitted the proposal, says the Luton site could be home to about 2,400 jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vauxhall-site-redevelopment-plans-win-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vauxhall-site-redevelopment-plans-win-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign Stoke forward Tezgel on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign Stoke City forward Emre Tezgel on a season-long loan deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-stoke-forward-tezgel-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-stoke-forward-tezgel-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden 'cub cam' shows first days of newborn lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their mum has been "so attentive, making sure her cubs are fed, clean and comfortable", a zoo says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hidden-cub-cam-shows-first-days-of-newborn-lions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hidden-cub-cam-shows-first-days-of-newborn-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for role in bus station killing of teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmed Adam, 20, will serve more than six years in prison after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-role-in-bus-station-killing-of-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-role-in-bus-station-killing-of-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver in hospital after paramedic car hits tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 20s suffers serious injuries in the crash in Letchworth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-in-hospital-after-paramedic-car-hits-tree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-in-hospital-after-paramedic-car-hits-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village of 113 could expand to include 8,000 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beachampton is part of the local authority's target to build 90,000 homes by 2045.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/village-of-113-could-expand-to-include-8000-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/village-of-113-could-expand-to-include-8000-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot weather sparks calls for ban on sky lanterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigel Barnes says releasing an open flame into the countryside is "extremely dangerous".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hot-weather-sparks-calls-for-ban-on-sky-lanterns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hot-weather-sparks-calls-for-ban-on-sky-lanterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track checks lead to disruption to trains out of London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services are delayed or subject to cancellations and revisions, says a Network Rail spokesperson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/track-checks-lead-to-disruption-to-trains-out-of-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/track-checks-lead-to-disruption-to-trains-out-of-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PC charged after boy, 16, dies in e-bike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The force said the electric bike rider, Ryley Hutson, 16, was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pc-charged-after-boy-16-dies-in-e-bike-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pc-charged-after-boy-16-dies-in-e-bike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dele-Bashiru leaves Watford for Aris Thessaloniki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Dele-Bashiru leaves Watford to sign for Super League Greece side Aris Thessaloniki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dele-bashiru-leaves-watford-for-aris-thessaloniki/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dele-bashiru-leaves-watford-for-aris-thessaloniki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court accused of security guard murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory Wilson's provisional trial date is set for 11 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-in-court-accused-of-security-guard-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-in-court-accused-of-security-guard-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing postponed for triple murder suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hearing-postponed-for-triple-murder-suspect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hearing-postponed-for-triple-murder-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic prime ministers of Herts and Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political reporter Martin Heath searches the history books to tell their stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-historic-prime-ministers-of-herts-and-bucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-historic-prime-ministers-of-herts-and-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents oppose plan to cut down trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckinghamshire Council says removing the 15 trees in Chesham will improve people's safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-oppose-plan-to-cut-down-trees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-oppose-plan-to-cut-down-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food company fined £120k over asthma risk to staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors find a number of unsafe practices at Puratos Limited, including dust leaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/food-company-fined-120k-over-asthma-risk-to-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/food-company-fined-120k-over-asthma-risk-to-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My wife signed me up for world speed record bid']]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Green, who lives in Gerrards Cross, is piloting a car that uses hydrogen digger engines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-wife-signed-me-up-for-world-speed-record-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/my-wife-signed-me-up-for-world-speed-record-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnham's homeless plan 'needs mental health focus']]></title><description><![CDATA[Local politicians have their say on some of the new prime minister's plans and his cabinet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/burnhams-homeless-plan-needs-mental-health-focus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/burnhams-homeless-plan-needs-mental-health-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major road closed due to fire at boatyard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road reopened after an incident between the two carriageways of the A1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/major-road-closed-due-to-fire-at-boatyard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/major-road-closed-due-to-fire-at-boatyard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager jailed for life for ambush murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The judge says the victim did "nothing to deserve the terrible violence done to him that day".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-jailed-for-life-for-ambush-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-jailed-for-life-for-ambush-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Bedford River Festival makes a splash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team at BBC Three Counties Radio team took part in the raft race with help from Luton Sea Scouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-bedford-river-festival-makes-a-splash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-bedford-river-festival-makes-a-splash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Wham! conquered China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Ridgely reveals how the pop group&rsquo;s tour of the communist country changed lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-wham-conquered-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-wham-conquered-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man admits hit-and-run crash that killed teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Fountain pleads guilty to driving while over the limit for drugs and alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-admits-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-teenager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-admits-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developer named to regenerate former Debenhams home]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Heart Limited wins contract to develop area once home to Debenhams and Beales department store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/developer-named-to-regenerate-former-debenhams-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/developer-named-to-regenerate-former-debenhams-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avenue Q lessons stand the test of time, says cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West End show is celebrating 20 years since it made its London debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/avenue-q-lessons-stand-the-test-of-time-says-cast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/avenue-q-lessons-stand-the-test-of-time-says-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Grand Union Canal lock gates to be replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand new lock gates, which normally last about 25 years, will be replaced in the winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/five-grand-union-canal-lock-gates-to-be-replaced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/five-grand-union-canal-lock-gates-to-be-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can I be sure there is a future for me in farming?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham prepares to enter No 10, what do farmers hope to hear from the new prime minister?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-can-i-be-sure-there-is-a-future-for-me-in-farming/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-can-i-be-sure-there-is-a-future-for-me-in-farming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop press: Last copies of Mirror printed in Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reach is redeploying some of its staff to a site in Broxbourne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stop-press-last-copies-of-mirror-printed-in-watford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stop-press-last-copies-of-mirror-printed-in-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute to woman killed in hospital car park crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Michelle Barford describe the mum-of-four as a "very special and bubbly, wonderful lady".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tribute-to-woman-killed-in-hospital-car-park-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tribute-to-woman-killed-in-hospital-car-park-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wham-concerts-changed-lives-in-china-ridgeley/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wham-concerts-changed-lives-in-china-ridgeley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[River Festival to honour harbour master of 46 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parades of dozens of boats are named in honour of the man who kept order on the river for 46 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/river-festival-to-honour-harbour-master-of-46-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/river-festival-to-honour-harbour-master-of-46-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cow stuck in tunnel gets rescued by firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters from two counties free the stranded farm animal from the water-filled channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cow-stuck-in-tunnel-gets-rescued-by-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cow-stuck-in-tunnel-gets-rescued-by-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council shake-up may be challenged, says authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council says no-one wanted the reorganisation and it will be too disruptive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-shake-up-may-be-challenged-says-authority/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-shake-up-may-be-challenged-says-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang rapper jailed for murdering content creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellis Heather, also known as Rack5, must serve a minimum of 28 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gang-rapper-jailed-for-murdering-content-creator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gang-rapper-jailed-for-murdering-content-creator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council 'strongly condemns' divisive mosque posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors pass a motion welcoming plans for the borough's first purpose-built mosque.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-strongly-condemns-divisive-mosque-posts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-strongly-condemns-divisive-mosque-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford River Festival: What to expect over two days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your guide to the two-day event where about 300,000 visitors are expected on Saturday and Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-river-festival-what-to-expect-over-two-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-river-festival-what-to-expect-over-two-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man finds 'rare' Roman treasures in a field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finds include a rattle of"exceptional quality".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-finds-rare-roman-treasures-in-a-field/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-finds-rare-roman-treasures-in-a-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 30 abandoned vehicles seized in crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Council invests &pound;2m to clean up streets and tackle the problem of abandoned vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/more-than-30-abandoned-vehicles-seized-in-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/more-than-30-abandoned-vehicles-seized-in-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sign right-back Traore from Udinese]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford have sign right-back Omar Traore from sister club Udinese for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-right-back-traore-from-udinese/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sign-right-back-traore-from-udinese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward to find dad who killed his baby in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Sakyi is on the run, having been convicted of killing his own baby in a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reward-to-find-dad-who-killed-his-baby-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reward-to-find-dad-who-killed-his-baby-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertfordshire to see 11 councils reduced to four]]></title><description><![CDATA[The existing councils will be replaced by unitaries covering everything from bins to housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hertfordshire-to-see-11-councils-reduced-to-four/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hertfordshire-to-see-11-councils-reduced-to-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hugely rare’ Tudor ring found in Bedfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was discovered by a metal detectorist in Ampthill on land formally owned by Henry VIII.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hugely-rare-tudor-ring-found-in-bedfordshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hugely-rare-tudor-ring-found-in-bedfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford forward Semedo makes FC Alverca loan move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford forward Vivaldo Semedo moves to Portuguese top-flight side FC Alverca on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-forward-semedo-makes-fc-alverca-loan-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-forward-semedo-makes-fc-alverca-loan-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity founders heartbroken after ‘horrific’ fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flames engulfed the car on their driveway and damaged their house in Bletchley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-founders-heartbroken-after-horrific-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-founders-heartbroken-after-horrific-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton defender Makosso moves to Auxerre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town defender Christ Makosso joins French Ligue 1 club Auxerre for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-defender-makosso-moves-to-auxerre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-defender-makosso-moves-to-auxerre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven charged with murder after fatal shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 11 people are due in court following the 2024 death of Mustapha Jatta near Watford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/seven-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/seven-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign former Leicester forward Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign former Leicester City forward Silko Thomas on an undisclosed contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-former-leicester-forward-thomas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-former-leicester-forward-thomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBBC zoo welcomes first tapir calf in 14 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Zoo is involved in a conservation programme to protect the vulnerable lowland tapir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cbbc-zoo-welcomes-first-tapir-calf-in-14-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cbbc-zoo-welcomes-first-tapir-calf-in-14-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town centre road closed after water main bursts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The route is shut to vehicles while Anglian Water carries out repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-centre-road-closed-after-water-main-bursts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-centre-road-closed-after-water-main-bursts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taller ticket barriers to tackle fare dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the new barriers would be installed at "fare dodger hotspots".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/taller-ticket-barriers-to-tackle-fare-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/taller-ticket-barriers-to-tackle-fare-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delivery robots to go on trial in Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots which can carry the equivalent of two bags of groceries will be trialled later this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/delivery-robots-to-go-on-trial-in-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/delivery-robots-to-go-on-trial-in-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hand of snog: We had first kiss at Argentina match]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fans Lisa and Tom Bernard celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary under familiar circumstances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hand-of-snog-we-had-first-kiss-at-argentina-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hand-of-snog-we-had-first-kiss-at-argentina-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police ring van driver blocking emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers on the M40 with blue lights flashing call a driver as he is not moving out of their way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-ring-van-driver-blocking-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-ring-van-driver-blocking-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home under new owner put in special measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operator of Thomas Edward Mitton House in Milton Keynes says it is already making improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-home-under-new-owner-put-in-special-measures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-home-under-new-owner-put-in-special-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder case from 1972 reopens after gunshot review]]></title><description><![CDATA[A murder case dating back to 1972 that saw a man serve 26 years in jail is reopened by the CCRC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-case-from-1972-reopens-after-gunshot-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-case-from-1972-reopens-after-gunshot-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes evacuated during garage fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service says the cause of the blaze at the Bushey garage is unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/homes-evacuated-during-garage-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/homes-evacuated-during-garage-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFC Wimbledon re-sign winger Tilley from Wycombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Wimbledon re-sign winger James Tilley from League One rivals Wycombe Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/afc-wimbledon-re-sign-winger-tilley-from-wycombe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/afc-wimbledon-re-sign-winger-tilley-from-wycombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity founders heartbroken as car engulfed in flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawn Allen says her neighbours raised the alarm and helped save their lives .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-founders-heartbroken-as-car-engulfed-in-flames/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-founders-heartbroken-as-car-engulfed-in-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors to consider report into Cleat Hill blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior detective has updated the coroner on investigations into the blast in which two people died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prosecutors-to-consider-report-into-cleat-hill-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prosecutors-to-consider-report-into-cleat-hill-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign ex-Cardiff midfielder Wintle]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons sign former Cardiff City midfielder Ryan Wintle on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-ex-cardiff-midfielder-wintle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-ex-cardiff-midfielder-wintle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrewsbury sign Luton striker Gbode on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrewsbury Town make their seventh signing of the summer with a season-long loan deal for Luton Town striker Joe Gbode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/shrewsbury-sign-luton-striker-gbode-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/shrewsbury-sign-luton-striker-gbode-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Whitlock withdraws from Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/injured-whitlock-withdraws-from-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/injured-whitlock-withdraws-from-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LGBTQ+ mentors will use new skills to support others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight newly trained mentors are starting their work in the autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lgbtq-mentors-will-use-new-skills-to-support-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lgbtq-mentors-will-use-new-skills-to-support-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/demand-for-baby-bank-growing-faster-than-donations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/demand-for-baby-bank-growing-faster-than-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricketer reunites with CPR 'angel' who saved him]]></title><description><![CDATA[His hero says she will "cherish forever" the hug they shared when they saw each other again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cricketer-reunites-with-cpr-angel-who-saved-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cricketer-reunites-with-cpr-angel-who-saved-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'crushed' by deaths of mum and daughters]]></title><description><![CDATA["Words cannot begin to express the depth of our emptiness," the family says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-crushed-by-deaths-of-mum-and-daughters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/family-crushed-by-deaths-of-mum-and-daughters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke clinic plan is recommended for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report for Hertsmere councillors says NHS provision for long-term stroke care is "limited".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stroke-clinic-plan-is-recommended-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stroke-clinic-plan-is-recommended-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New theatre plans winter season before transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is supported by Ralph Fiennes, Dame Joanna Lumley, Brian Cox and Zoe Wanamaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-theatre-plans-winter-season-before-transformation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-theatre-plans-winter-season-before-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amur tiger Ginger Biscuit settles into new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-year-old female has moved from Longleat to Woburn and is settling in well, her keepers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amur-tiger-ginger-biscuit-settles-into-new-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amur-tiger-ginger-biscuit-settles-into-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bromley sign Archer on loan and add Woodman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bromley sign winger Ethon Archer on season-long loan from Luton and bring in defender Deon Woodman Wealdstone for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bromley-sign-archer-on-loan-and-add-woodman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bromley-sign-archer-on-loan-and-add-woodman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/triple-murder-suspect-arrested-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/triple-murder-suspect-arrested-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traders want site rebuilt three years on from fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning permission has been granted to rebuild the site but demolition work has not yet started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/traders-want-site-rebuilt-three-years-on-from-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/traders-want-site-rebuilt-three-years-on-from-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Luton defender Lockyer signs for Melbourne Victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales defender Tom Lockyer agrees a deal to join Australian A-League side Melbourne Victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-luton-defender-lockyer-signs-for-melbourne-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-luton-defender-lockyer-signs-for-melbourne-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign Luton striker Woodrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe complete the signing of forward Cauley Woodrow from League One rivals Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-luton-striker-woodrow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-luton-striker-woodrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood host Tamworth in National League opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-host-tamworth-in-national-league-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-host-tamworth-in-national-league-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a previous potential takeover offer from Castlelake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/easyjet-agrees-to-surprise-takeover-bid-as-rival-us-firm-swoops-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/easyjet-agrees-to-surprise-takeover-bid-as-rival-us-firm-swoops-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water hosepipe ban for UK's driest region]]></title><description><![CDATA[A temporary ban is being introduced during "unrelenting" hot and dry conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-for-uks-driest-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-for-uks-driest-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No faults found in 'heavy landing' helicopter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators say no technical faults, pilot error or weather conditions caused the accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-faults-found-in-heavy-landing-helicopter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-faults-found-in-heavy-landing-helicopter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike action set to disrupt trains over two days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train company says industrial action will cause "significant disruption forcustomers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/strike-action-set-to-disrupt-trains-over-two-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/strike-action-set-to-disrupt-trains-over-two-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue plan considered for music and drama library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire County Council is exploring ways of providing services offered by a doomed library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rescue-plan-considered-for-music-and-drama-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rescue-plan-considered-for-music-and-drama-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No contact from UK about murder suspect, say Zimbabwe police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma left the country via Heathrow Airport on a British passport on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-contact-from-uk-about-murder-suspect-say-zimbabwe-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-contact-from-uk-about-murder-suspect-say-zimbabwe-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton sign Newcastle full-back Ashby on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United right-back Harrison Ashby joins Luton Town on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-sign-newcastle-full-back-ashby-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-sign-newcastle-full-back-ashby-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder charge after 18-year-old dies in stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged with the murder of Fariss Kapaga-Fakeer, 18, who died after being stabbed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-charge-after-18-year-old-dies-in-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-charge-after-18-year-old-dies-in-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anaesthetic linked to hair transplant patient's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martyn Latchman died in July 2025 after travelling to Turkey for the procedure, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anaesthetic-linked-to-hair-transplant-patients-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anaesthetic-linked-to-hair-transplant-patients-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Twin cubs trigger double panda-monium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keepers at Hertfordshire Zoo are now trying keep the endangered red panda cubs cool in the heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-twin-cubs-trigger-double-panda-monium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-twin-cubs-trigger-double-panda-monium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed after pedestrian injured in car meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the Milton Keynes case demonstrates how quickly lives can be changed by careless driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-jailed-after-pedestrian-injured-in-car-meet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-jailed-after-pedestrian-injured-in-car-meet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglars jailed for theft of Mounjaro worth £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "calculated" theft of weight-loss drugs posed a serious health risk to the public, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/burglars-jailed-for-theft-of-mounjaro-worth-1m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/burglars-jailed-for-theft-of-mounjaro-worth-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port Vale sign forwards Hernandez, Faal and Lynch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port Vale sign winger Onel Hernandez and strikers Mo Faal from Wrexham and Luton Town's Oliver Lynch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/port-vale-sign-forwards-hernandez-faal-and-lynch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/port-vale-sign-forwards-hernandez-faal-and-lynch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four EFL players remain in the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EFL will have four players hoping to feature for their respective countries in the quarter-finals of the World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-efl-players-remain-in-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-efl-players-remain-in-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fury v Joshua could be held overnight at Wembley]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning, BBC Sport understands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fury-v-joshua-could-be-held-overnight-at-wembley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fury-v-joshua-could-be-held-overnight-at-wembley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revell opens up on Boro recruitment woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage had plenty of success last season but boss Alex Revell reveals it's not enough to entice players to get in on the action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/revell-opens-up-on-boro-recruitment-woes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/revell-opens-up-on-boro-recruitment-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robins name Stevenage's Banfield as assistant manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol City name Stevenage coach Neil Banfield as their new assistant manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/robins-name-stevenages-banfield-as-assistant-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/robins-name-stevenages-banfield-as-assistant-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-inquiry-after-mother-and-children-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-inquiry-after-mother-and-children-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found with bomb-making guides on phone is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abdullah Bin Yasir admitted offences after extremist material was found on his phone, ERSOU reveals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-found-with-bomb-making-guides-on-phone-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-found-with-bomb-making-guides-on-phone-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail crash passengers are no longer critical]]></title><description><![CDATA[The update follows the fatal crash which resulted in more than 100 people being taken to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-crash-passengers-are-no-longer-critical/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-crash-passengers-are-no-longer-critical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign defender Golden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign former Altrincham defender Tylor Golden on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-defender-golden/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-sign-defender-golden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J2O maker denies cabin image copyright claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britvic admits using a glamping picture but says it did not need permission from the cabin's owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/j2o-maker-denies-cabin-image-copyright-claim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/j2o-maker-denies-cabin-image-copyright-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Relegation incoming' - Watford fans' views]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford fans have their say on another summer of change at Vicarage Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/relegation-incoming-watford-fans-views/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/relegation-incoming-watford-fans-views/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlords lose long legal battle over HMOs]]></title><description><![CDATA[More rental properties across Luton borough will now need to be licensed by the council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/landlords-lose-long-legal-battle-over-hmos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/landlords-lose-long-legal-battle-over-hmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital staff strike again in overtime row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unison is calling on the hospital trust to reverse its decision to cut pay for working extra hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hospital-staff-strike-again-in-overtime-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hospital-staff-strike-again-in-overtime-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Water 'can't rule out' hosepipe ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anglian Water says the situation is changing very quickly with another heatwave forecast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anglian-water-cant-rule-out-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/anglian-water-cant-rule-out-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change of recruitment policy at Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio Three Counties Radio's Geoff Doyle highlights another summer of upheaval at the Championship club, on and off the field]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/change-of-recruitment-policy-at-watford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/change-of-recruitment-policy-at-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midfielder Chakvetadze leaves Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze departs Watford to join Serie A club Udinese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/midfielder-chakvetadze-leaves-watford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/midfielder-chakvetadze-leaves-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder inquiry into suspected stabbing death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say emergency services were called to Bradwell Common in Milton Keynes on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-inquiry-into-suspected-stabbing-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/murder-inquiry-into-suspected-stabbing-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hertfordshire invention helps power Nigerian homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Powerbox SE is helping people in Africa who otherwise have little or no access to electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hertfordshire-invention-helps-power-nigerian-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hertfordshire-invention-helps-power-nigerian-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disused skatepark to be sold to developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park in Watford was closed in 2021 when a new one was built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/disused-skatepark-to-be-sold-to-developer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/disused-skatepark-to-be-sold-to-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How volunteer map makers save lives in a disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charity workers are on the scene in Venezuela to build maps that help locate trapped survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-volunteer-map-makers-save-lives-in-a-disaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-volunteer-map-makers-save-lives-in-a-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leclerc wins dramatic race from Russell and Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charles Leclerc wins an incident-packed British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score points.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/leclerc-wins-dramatic-race-from-russell-and-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/leclerc-wins-dramatic-race-from-russell-and-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested on suspicion of aiding man on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Sakyi is on the run, having been convicted of killing his own baby in a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-aiding-man-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-aiding-man-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Grennan proud to sing in 'beautiful Bedford']]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer songwriter meets fans and tells crowd of his love for his hometown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tom-grennan-proud-to-sing-in-beautiful-bedford/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tom-grennan-proud-to-sing-in-beautiful-bedford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palmer joins Luton on permanent deal from Hull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town sign Kasey Palmer on a permanent deal from Hull City, following the midfielder's successful loan spell with the Hatters last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/palmer-joins-luton-on-permanent-deal-from-hull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/palmer-joins-luton-on-permanent-deal-from-hull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign midfielder Barlaser on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons confirm the signing of former Middlesbrough midfielder Dan Barlaser on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-midfielder-barlaser-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-midfielder-barlaser-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC presenter back on air after Bedford train crash injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo Good has been recovering after suffering four broken bones in the train crash on 19 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bbc-presenter-back-on-air-after-bedford-train-crash-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bbc-presenter-back-on-air-after-bedford-train-crash-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/antonelli-passes-hamilton-to-win-silverstone-sprint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/antonelli-passes-hamilton-to-win-silverstone-sprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor vows to stay on despite no confidence vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors pass a motion calling on Tom Wootton to resign but he cannot be forced out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mayor-vows-to-stay-on-despite-no-confidence-vote/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mayor-vows-to-stay-on-despite-no-confidence-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home of former brickworks looks to future at 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[The parish council says the village will "remain on the map for years to come" thanks to Universal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/home-of-former-brickworks-looks-to-future-at-100/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/home-of-former-brickworks-looks-to-future-at-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign defender Bramall after Luton exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons boss Paul Warne says it was "easy to convince" Cohen Bramall to join his newly promoted side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-defender-bramall-after-luton-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-defender-bramall-after-luton-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-takes-pole-for-silverstone-sprint-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-takes-pole-for-silverstone-sprint-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge railway wire damage causes train delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network Rail says major disruption is expected until the end of the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cambridge-railway-wire-damage-causes-train-delays/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cambridge-railway-wire-damage-causes-train-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign veteran defender Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign defender Steve Cook after his departure from QPR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-veteran-defender-cook/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-veteran-defender-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton wait on Palmer as Wilshere outlines transfer strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere tells BBC Three Counties Radio they want to sign Kasey Palmer from Hull City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-wait-on-palmer-as-wilshere-outlines-transfer-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-wait-on-palmer-as-wilshere-outlines-transfer-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoking vehicle is 'bad for you' warn police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver is stopped after being found with a defective van, on fire, billowing smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/smoking-vehicle-is-bad-for-you-warn-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/smoking-vehicle-is-bad-for-you-warn-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to a 'force for change' councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanika Mahendran, 28, was the first Asian woman to hold a cabinet post in a new city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-paid-to-a-force-for-change-councillor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-paid-to-a-force-for-change-councillor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat puts ambulance service on highest alert level]]></title><description><![CDATA[East of England Ambulance Service urges people to only call 999 in a life-threatening situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heat-puts-ambulance-service-on-highest-alert-level/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heat-puts-ambulance-service-on-highest-alert-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care worker guilty of defrauding vulnerable adult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Lang is given a 22-month jail sentence suspended for two years and issacked from his job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-worker-guilty-of-defrauding-vulnerable-adult/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-worker-guilty-of-defrauding-vulnerable-adult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crabs ‘invade’ landlocked Bedfordshire town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several large crabs have been discovered in a street in Biggleswade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crabs-invade-landlocked-bedfordshire-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crabs-invade-landlocked-bedfordshire-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Mystery crab invasion in landlocked town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not even an expert has been able to say for sure how they ended up in a town so far from the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-mystery-crab-invasion-in-landlocked-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-mystery-crab-invasion-in-landlocked-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum honours one of its first female scientists]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says the plaque for Dorothea Bate will highlight her fascination with wildlife and nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/museum-honours-one-of-its-first-female-scientists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/museum-honours-one-of-its-first-female-scientists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager saves paraglider from drowning after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Hermon, 16, insists his heroic rescue of a man near Marlow was not "that massive a deal".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-saves-paraglider-from-drowning-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-saves-paraglider-from-drowning-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crabs invade garden shed... 50 miles from the sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Birch is left bemused as to how the crustaceans ended up in his Biggleswade garden - 50 miles from the sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crabs-invade-garden-shed-50-miles-from-the-sea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crabs-invade-garden-shed-50-miles-from-the-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager arrested in car park murder investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police says it has recovered a silver MG car as part of its inquiries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-arrested-in-car-park-murder-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-arrested-in-car-park-murder-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight crews stop fire above bakery from spreading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters use drones and aerial ladder platforms to tackle the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eight-crews-stop-fire-above-bakery-from-spreading/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eight-crews-stop-fire-above-bakery-from-spreading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity worker killed in crash was incredible, says family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marian Bicknell was "beautiful on the inside and out", her family says in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-worker-killed-in-crash-was-incredible-says-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/charity-worker-killed-in-crash-was-incredible-says-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge looks for best way of banning 178 mph biker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The barrister for the defence told jurors that "there was no racing" but says his client had ridden "like a lunatic".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/judge-looks-for-best-way-of-banning-178-mph-biker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/judge-looks-for-best-way-of-banning-178-mph-biker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman coins among finds along East West Rail route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on 1,000 archaeological trial trenches has been completed in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/roman-coins-among-finds-along-east-west-rail-route/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/roman-coins-among-finds-along-east-west-rail-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Voix improvised Queen Vic scenes in EastEnders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entertainer says filming the soap is "relentless" and "bonkers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/la-voix-improvised-queen-vic-scenes-in-eastenders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/la-voix-improvised-queen-vic-scenes-in-eastenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford Summer Sessions is back - what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bedford Summer Sessions take place from 2 to 5 July, and about 30,000 people are expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-summer-sessions-is-back-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-summer-sessions-is-back-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood make three signings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood sign Tottenham goalkeeper Luca Gunter on loan and Sunderland defender Oliver Bainbridge on a permanent deal along with Tarryn Allarakhia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-make-three-signings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-make-three-signings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forward Adebayo leaves Luton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town confirm long-serving forward Elijah Adebayo is to leave the League One club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/forward-adebayo-leaves-luton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/forward-adebayo-leaves-luton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway station cat to get memorial bronze statue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sculpture of Nala will stand at the station she used to visit after councillors approve plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/railway-station-cat-to-get-memorial-bronze-statue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/railway-station-cat-to-get-memorial-bronze-statue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, in 70s, dies in hospital after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries, Cambridgeshire Police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-in-70s-dies-in-hospital-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-in-70s-dies-in-hospital-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Man hides in shopping bag to evade shoplifting arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment police found a man attempting to hide from an officer by putting a bag on his head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-man-hides-in-shopping-bag-to-evade-shoplifting-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-man-hides-in-shopping-bag-to-evade-shoplifting-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelchair rugby star welcomes rehab hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Brown, captain of the 2012 Paralympic rugby team, says the centre will provide vital support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wheelchair-rugby-star-welcomes-rehab-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wheelchair-rugby-star-welcomes-rehab-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger dies from her injuries following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her 80s was taken to hospital after the crash and died later, police have confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passenger-dies-from-her-injuries-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passenger-dies-from-her-injuries-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer concerts 'bring the community together']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Grennan will return to his hometown, Bedford, for a concert on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/summer-concerts-bring-the-community-together/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/summer-concerts-bring-the-community-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detectives hunt car linked to murder investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Police appeal for information about a silver MG after a man was found dead in Hertfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/detectives-hunt-car-linked-to-murder-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/detectives-hunt-car-linked-to-murder-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of potholes fixed by council]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 16,400 potholes were repaired after a "challenging" winter, a county council has revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/record-number-of-potholes-fixed-by-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/record-number-of-potholes-fixed-by-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kjerrumgaard in talks to stay at Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Udinese forward Luca Kjerrumgaard is in talks to remain at Watford following a successful loan spell last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kjerrumgaard-in-talks-to-stay-at-watford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kjerrumgaard-in-talks-to-stay-at-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink-driving dad who killed daughter is on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for help in finding Emmanuel Sakyi but warn members of the public not to approach him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drink-driving-dad-who-killed-daughter-is-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drink-driving-dad-who-killed-daughter-is-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life sentence for man who killed 23-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Ismaili is told he will serve at least 17 years in prison for the murder of Catalina Birlea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/life-sentence-for-man-who-killed-23-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/life-sentence-for-man-who-killed-23-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Field fire season under way' with arson attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedfordshire Fire Service says blazes it was called to on Sunday were started deliberately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/field-fire-season-under-way-with-arson-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/field-fire-season-under-way-with-arson-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dealer operating from prison given longer sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohammed Imran Ali, from Luton, is jailed for "trading in human misery" from Norwich Prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dealer-operating-from-prison-given-longer-sentence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dealer-operating-from-prison-given-longer-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth sign White from Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle sign midfielder Harvey White from fellow League One club Stevenage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plymouth-sign-white-from-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plymouth-sign-white-from-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury dismissed in ex-partner murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheryl Downs, 66, is accused of killing Robert Kellett, who was found dead at a house in High Wycombe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jury-dismissed-in-ex-partner-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jury-dismissed-in-ex-partner-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools to get police funding for phone bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police and crime commissioner announces a &pound;255,000 pot for schools in the Thames Valley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/schools-to-get-police-funding-for-phone-bans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/schools-to-get-police-funding-for-phone-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net zero school stays cool and open during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buntingford First School is the first in England to be net zero carbon, the council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/net-zero-school-stays-cool-and-open-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/net-zero-school-stays-cool-and-open-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council restructure news still on track for July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government tells councils in Herts "timings are still in place" for an announcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-restructure-news-still-on-track-for-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-restructure-news-still-on-track-for-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food hub appeals for help to move into new home]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is calling on tradespeople to step in to make repairs to its new centre ahead of the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/food-hub-appeals-for-help-to-move-into-new-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/food-hub-appeals-for-help-to-move-into-new-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mural unveiled to raise awareness of organ donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artwork's completion follows two years of community engagement and creative workshops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mural-unveiled-to-raise-awareness-of-organ-donation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mural-unveiled-to-raise-awareness-of-organ-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympians and Paralympians open £33m sports centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council is funding the new leisure facility in Leighton Buzzard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympians-and-paralympians-open-33m-sports-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympians-and-paralympians-open-33m-sports-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living next to accident blackspot 'really shook me up']]></title><description><![CDATA[People living next to a crossroads want safety improvements as eight vehicles are written-off in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/living-next-to-accident-blackspot-really-shook-me-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/living-next-to-accident-blackspot-really-shook-me-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How might 'King of the North' Burnham treat the East?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has criticised a north and south inequality &ndash;&nbsp;but what about the East of England?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-might-king-of-the-north-burnham-treat-the-east/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-might-king-of-the-north-burnham-treat-the-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland forward Magennis joins Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran forward Josh Magennis signs a one-year deal with Stevenage after leaving Exeter City following relegation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/northern-ireland-forward-magennis-joins-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/northern-ireland-forward-magennis-joins-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we know about the Bedford train crash, one week on?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is taking place after a fatal collision between two services heading toward London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-do-we-know-about-the-bedford-train-crash-one-week-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-do-we-know-about-the-bedford-train-crash-one-week-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardian angels keep homeless hydrated in heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outreach workers offer essential supplies to cope with the heat and a temporary bed for the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/guardian-angels-keep-homeless-hydrated-in-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/guardian-angels-keep-homeless-hydrated-in-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of strangling young woman to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catalina Birlea had been working as a sex worker on the morning she was killed, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-guilty-of-strangling-young-woman-to-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-guilty-of-strangling-young-woman-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No hosepipe ban, but use carefully says water firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company supplying much of eastern England urges careful use of water to preserve supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-hosepipe-ban-but-use-carefully-says-water-firm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-hosepipe-ban-but-use-carefully-says-water-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave triggers fresh warnings from authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train services are being disrupted, events affected and people are being reminded to stay safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heatwave-triggers-fresh-warnings-from-authorities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heatwave-triggers-fresh-warnings-from-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squirrels tackle Wimbledon challenge in Hitchin back garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Squirrels are being put through their paces on a Wimbledon themed assault course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/squirrels-tackle-wimbledon-challenge-in-hitchin-back-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/squirrels-tackle-wimbledon-challenge-in-hitchin-back-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign ex-Charlton midfielder Taylor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage sign former Charlton Athletic midfielder Terry Taylor on a free transfer, after agreeing a two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-ex-charlton-midfielder-taylor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-ex-charlton-midfielder-taylor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge building plans revealed for green belt land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for a data centre and a 610-home estate have been submitted for land near Iver and Denham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/huge-building-plans-revealed-for-green-belt-land/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/huge-building-plans-revealed-for-green-belt-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wycombe goalkeeper Norris joins Salford]]></title><description><![CDATA[League Two side Salford City sign goalkeeper Will Norris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-wycombe-goalkeeper-norris-joins-salford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-wycombe-goalkeeper-norris-joins-salford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford confirm backroom changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford confirm the exit of three members of their backroom staff including first-team coach Charlie Daniels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-confirm-backroom-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-confirm-backroom-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghan women ask ICC for 'clear answers' on future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afghanistan Women's cricket team call on the International Cricket Council to give them a "clear answer" on what their future looks like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/afghan-women-ask-icc-for-clear-answers-on-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/afghan-women-ask-icc-for-clear-answers-on-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onyedinma signs new deal with Wycombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers winger Fred Onyedinma signs a new contract with the League One club after scoring 10 goals last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/onyedinma-signs-new-deal-with-wycombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/onyedinma-signs-new-deal-with-wycombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub landlord's call to ex-Post Office boss - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statement from Paula Vennells says her friend "freely talked about his mental health issues".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pub-landlords-call-to-ex-post-office-boss-inquest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pub-landlords-call-to-ex-post-office-boss-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue plaque honours founder of Ryder Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sign pays tribute to the businessman in the city where he made his fortune.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/blue-plaque-honours-founder-of-ryder-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/blue-plaque-honours-founder-of-ryder-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayers for community touched by fatal train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple service for people to "sit, reflect, and find support alongside others" is being held.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prayers-for-community-touched-by-fatal-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/prayers-for-community-touched-by-fatal-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MRI scanners put out of action due to heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cooling systems at Bedford South Wing Hospital could not keep the scanners safe, trust says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mri-scanners-put-out-of-action-due-to-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mri-scanners-put-out-of-action-due-to-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford to start season at home to Southampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are some of the key fixture dates for Watford in the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-to-start-season-at-home-to-southampton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-to-start-season-at-home-to-southampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are Beds, Herts and Bucks coping in the heat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A red extreme heat warning remains in place until Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-are-beds-herts-and-bucks-coping-in-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-are-beds-herts-and-bucks-coping-in-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton, Stevenage &amp; Wycombe all away in L1 openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester City will start their League One season at promoted Notts County, while Bromley's first-ever match in the division will be at Barnsley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-stevenage-amp-wycombe-all-away-in-l1-openers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-stevenage-amp-wycombe-all-away-in-l1-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary 50-year solar farm approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Objectors say the project will increase flood risk and spoil the scenery near a stately home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/temporary-50-year-solar-farm-approved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/temporary-50-year-solar-farm-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council sorry for parking fines after train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-sorry-for-parking-fines-after-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-sorry-for-parking-fines-after-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train passed red signal before fatal crash - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-passed-red-signal-before-fatal-crash-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-passed-red-signal-before-fatal-crash-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave shuts more than 100 schools and colleges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Buckinghamshire schools are completely closed, others are having a shorter day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heatwave-shuts-more-than-100-schools-and-colleges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/heatwave-shuts-more-than-100-schools-and-colleges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/survey-finds-significantly-more-ancient-woodland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/survey-finds-significantly-more-ancient-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our house was turned into a cannabis farm while Dad was in hospital']]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say estate agents and some landlords are cashing in on cannabis crime in rental properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/our-house-was-turned-into-a-cannabis-farm-while-dad-was-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/our-house-was-turned-into-a-cannabis-farm-while-dad-was-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praise for train crash medics who went 'above and beyond']]></title><description><![CDATA[A hospital boss says staff and volunteers worked in an "exceptionally challenging situation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/praise-for-train-crash-medics-who-went-above-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/praise-for-train-crash-medics-who-went-above-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby died after drunk father drove into oncoming car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial hears how the baby daughter of Emmanuel Sakyi had been sitting on her mother's lap in the car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/baby-died-after-drunk-father-drove-into-oncoming-car/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/baby-died-after-drunk-father-drove-into-oncoming-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wimbledon sign ex-Stevenage defender Sweeney]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Wimbledon add former Stevenage defender Dan Sweeney to their squad, with the centre-back signing a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wimbledon-sign-ex-stevenage-defender-sweeney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wimbledon-sign-ex-stevenage-defender-sweeney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student crushed after unpacking car on icy slope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleisha Skinner was unloading her car after returning from the Christmas break, the inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/student-crushed-after-unpacking-car-on-icy-slope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/student-crushed-after-unpacking-car-on-icy-slope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spectacularly quick' train crash response saved lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air ambulance crews feared "100 casualties and up to 20 fatalities" in the crash, it has emerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/spectacularly-quick-train-crash-response-saved-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/spectacularly-quick-train-crash-response-saved-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Hatters midfielder Olly Lee remembers his 70 yard goal for Luton in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for life after restaurant stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dequarn Williams will serve a minimum of 19 years and five months for the murder last November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-life-after-restaurant-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-life-after-restaurant-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Aerial footage shows train wreckage removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two trains involved in a fatal crash last Friday have been removed from the tracks by crane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-aerial-footage-shows-train-wreckage-removal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-aerial-footage-shows-train-wreckage-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvement work on region's waterways is completed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Agency finishes its &pound;5.2 million programme that has seen work across several counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/improvement-work-on-regions-waterways-is-completed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/improvement-work-on-regions-waterways-is-completed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community comes together after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A taxi firm ferries people to and from hospital without charge, while a chaplain offers support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/community-comes-together-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/community-comes-together-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigning parents welcome progress on Hugh's Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is consulting on plans for paid leave and job security for parents of ill children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/campaigning-parents-welcome-progress-on-hughs-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/campaigning-parents-welcome-progress-on-hughs-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['All of us are devastated by death of train driver']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are paid to Shaun Burton, who was killed in the crash near Bedford on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/all-of-us-are-devastated-by-death-of-train-driver/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/all-of-us-are-devastated-by-death-of-train-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight in critical condition after train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 100 needed hospital treatment as the transport secretary urges people not to speculate on the cause.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eight-in-critical-condition-after-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eight-in-critical-condition-after-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero train manager hurt in crash helped others]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hero-train-manager-hurt-in-crash-helped-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hero-train-manager-hurt-in-crash-helped-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers describe the moment two trains collided]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened near Bedford. A train driver was killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passengers-describe-the-moment-two-trains-collided/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passengers-describe-the-moment-two-trains-collided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to driver killed in Bedford train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Burton's family say they are devastated, while a union leader calls his death "heartbreaking".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-to-driver-killed-in-bedford-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-to-driver-killed-in-bedford-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaplains offer mental health support at crash site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity is on the scene to help railway staff and emergency workers at the Bedfordshire site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chaplains-offer-mental-health-support-at-crash-site/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chaplains-offer-mental-health-support-at-crash-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disruption to last a week after fatal Bedford train crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say 28 people remain in hospital after two trains collided on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/disruption-to-last-a-week-after-fatal-bedford-train-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/disruption-to-last-a-week-after-fatal-bedford-train-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua v Fury location still to be decided - Warren]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Warren refused to deny Tyson Fury's fight with Anthony Joshua later this year could now happen in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-v-fury-location-still-to-be-decided-warren/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-v-fury-location-still-to-be-decided-warren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter star wins bid to build eco-village]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council approves the actor's plans to convert a property into six apartments and build nine homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-star-wins-bid-to-build-eco-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-star-wins-bid-to-build-eco-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live video help for 999 callers will run every day]]></title><description><![CDATA[East of England Ambulance Service Trust sees positive outcomes from its live video coaching pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/live-video-help-for-999-callers-will-run-every-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/live-video-help-for-999-callers-will-run-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archaeologists' surprise at uncovering WW1 trenches]]></title><description><![CDATA[They discover the pits on the site of where a royal palace once stood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/archaeologists-surprise-at-uncovering-ww1-trenches/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/archaeologists-surprise-at-uncovering-ww1-trenches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/people-flew-from-their-seats-passengers-describe-how-bedford-train-crash-unfolded/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/people-flew-from-their-seats-passengers-describe-how-bedford-train-crash-unfolded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about deadly Bedford train crash and emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-we-know-about-deadly-bedford-train-crash-and-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-we-know-about-deadly-bedford-train-crash-and-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the thrifters turning pre-loved into profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Nixon and Stacey Almond are among those turning a nose for a bargain into a business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/meet-the-thrifters-turning-pre-loved-into-profit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/meet-the-thrifters-turning-pre-loved-into-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two right shoes make a wrong for suspect shoplifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrested the man while on patrol in the city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-right-shoes-make-a-wrong-for-suspect-shoplifter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-right-shoes-make-a-wrong-for-suspect-shoplifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for £9.5bn data centre next to Universal park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quest Park wants to build one of the largest data centres in the UK next to the Universal site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-for-95bn-data-centre-next-to-universal-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-for-95bn-data-centre-next-to-universal-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for fire station to operate full time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire station in Marlow is not being used to its full potential, a councillor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-for-fire-station-to-operate-full-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/call-for-fire-station-to-operate-full-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnet sign Hemel Hempstead's Noel-Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnet sign midfielder Isiah Noel-Williams from National League South club Hemel Hempstead Town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/barnet-sign-hemel-hempsteads-noel-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/barnet-sign-hemel-hempsteads-noel-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash machine ripped out of town store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A telehandler, a flatbed truck and an Audi were used in the raid, a police force says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cash-machine-ripped-out-of-town-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cash-machine-ripped-out-of-town-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hull down, Ipswich champions - how the Championship might have looked]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport presents some alternative Championship tables, looking at expected points, home and away form, and set-pieces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hull-down-ipswich-champions-how-the-championship-might-have-looked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hull-down-ipswich-champions-how-the-championship-might-have-looked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief executive Pink leaves Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage chief executive officer Mike Pink departs after three and a half years to "pursue new opportunities".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chief-executive-pink-leaves-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chief-executive-pink-leaves-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six young poets picked to open Latitude Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will perform their pieces on the theme of generations at Henham Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/six-young-poets-picked-to-open-latitude-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/six-young-poets-picked-to-open-latitude-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make sex education mandatory, says Labour MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Labour MP's draft legislation will be debated during Friday sittings in Parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/make-sex-education-mandatory-says-labour-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/make-sex-education-mandatory-says-labour-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients 'would refuse treatment' if centre moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients respond to a consultation on proposals to move Mount Vernon to Watford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/patients-would-refuse-treatment-if-centre-moves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/patients-would-refuse-treatment-if-centre-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Seven cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cubs are the first to be born at the conservation zoo for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-seven-cheetah-cubs-born-at-whipsnade-zoo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-seven-cheetah-cubs-born-at-whipsnade-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passport 'mega queue' strands Ryanair passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flight from Athens to Luton leaves without "angry" passengers who are stuck at passport control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passport-mega-queue-strands-ryanair-passengers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/passport-mega-queue-strands-ryanair-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man guilty of murder after restaurant stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury returns its verdict after Jeyanthan Ramachanthran dies following a High Street stabbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-guilty-of-murder-after-restaurant-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-guilty-of-murder-after-restaurant-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nothing will change until the Pozzos sell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is what you had to say about the appointment of new Watford boss Alessio Dionisi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nothing-will-change-until-the-pozzos-sell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nothing-will-change-until-the-pozzos-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jailed actor died of heart disease, inquest reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Alford died two months after he was jailed for child sex offences, a coroner hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jailed-actor-died-of-heart-disease-inquest-reveals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jailed-actor-died-of-heart-disease-inquest-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The field that became a travellers' site over a weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aerial pictures show caravans on newly built pitches near an existing site at the edge of a village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-field-that-became-a-travellers-site-over-a-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-field-that-became-a-travellers-site-over-a-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns over New Town plans for land north of city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milton Keynes and Tempsford are on a list of seven potential sites to be confirmed later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/concerns-over-new-town-plans-for-land-north-of-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/concerns-over-new-town-plans-for-land-north-of-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls to make accident blackspot crossroads safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[B656 crossroads at Little Almshoe near Hitchin has seen five major accidents this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/calls-to-make-accident-blackspot-crossroads-safer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/calls-to-make-accident-blackspot-crossroads-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Dionisi the one to bring stability to Watford?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let us know your thoughts on new Watford boss Alessio Dionisi and check back later to see a handful of your responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/is-dionisi-the-one-to-bring-stability-to-watford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/is-dionisi-the-one-to-bring-stability-to-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In full: Myles Smith plays impromptu hometown gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old played hits including Stargazing and Drive Safe in St George's Square, Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/in-full-myles-smith-plays-impromptu-hometown-gig/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/in-full-myles-smith-plays-impromptu-hometown-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant helps safeguard future of famous papermill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Lottery Heritage funding will help protect key buildings on the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/grant-helps-safeguard-future-of-famous-papermill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/grant-helps-safeguard-future-of-famous-papermill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town centre underpass reopens after six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers repair a hole in the structure where a continuous flow from a spring seeped through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-centre-underpass-reopens-after-six-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/town-centre-underpass-reopens-after-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain tumour patient completes walk in boy's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teaching assistant was walking in memory of a pupil when she became ill with the same condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brain-tumour-patient-completes-walk-in-boys-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brain-tumour-patient-completes-walk-in-boys-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford appoint Dionisi as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford appoint Italian Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-appoint-dionisi-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-appoint-dionisi-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Boy joins Myles Smith on stage at Luton gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stargazing singer says he is hoping to inspire young people in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-boy-joins-myles-smith-on-stage-at-luton-gig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-boy-joins-myles-smith-on-stage-at-luton-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myles Smith 'so happy' to perform homecoming gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising star plays hits including Stargazing and Drive Safe to hundreds of fans in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-so-happy-to-perform-homecoming-gig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-so-happy-to-perform-homecoming-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy struck by fire engine heading to emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says a full investigation is underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-struck-by-fire-engine-heading-to-emergency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-struck-by-fire-engine-heading-to-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents walk 28 miles for school playground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head teacher Damien Johnston says the fundraiser is necessary due to "pressure on school budgets".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/parents-walk-28-miles-for-school-playground/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/parents-walk-28-miles-for-school-playground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade II* listed Spider-Man location to be sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[A preferred bidder is expected to be named next week for County Hall and a mansion on the same site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/grade-ii-listed-spider-man-location-to-be-sold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/grade-ii-listed-spider-man-location-to-be-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Makerfield candidate aims to put Climate Party on political map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Gemmell is standing in Thursday's poll which could see Andy Burnham back as an MP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/makerfield-candidate-aims-to-put-climate-party-on-political-map/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/makerfield-candidate-aims-to-put-climate-party-on-political-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamiltons-first-ferrari-win-a-statement-to-himself-and-rest-of-f1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamiltons-first-ferrari-win-a-statement-to-himself-and-rest-of-f1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton says Barcelona win beyond wildest dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton says he was struggling to find the words to express how much his first victory for Ferrari meant to him in Barcelona.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-says-barcelona-win-beyond-wildest-dreams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-says-barcelona-win-beyond-wildest-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-wins-first-grand-prix-for-ferrari/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-wins-first-grand-prix-for-ferrari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilshere happy at Luton despite Leicester interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Wilshere remains committed to Luton Town despite rival clubs' interest in the Hatters head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wilshere-happy-at-luton-despite-leicester-interest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wilshere-happy-at-luton-despite-leicester-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/russell-beats-hamilton-to-barcelona-pole/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/russell-beats-hamilton-to-barcelona-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage sign Fulham striker Sanderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[League One side Stevenage Borough sign striker Olly Sanderson from Fulham on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-fulham-striker-sanderson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-sign-fulham-striker-sanderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition launched to showcase city LGBTQ+ history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exhibition runs until 21 June telling 60 years of stories from the LGBTQ+ community in a city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/exhibition-launched-to-showcase-city-lgbtq-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/exhibition-launched-to-showcase-city-lgbtq-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo celebrates birth of second pair of Sengi pups]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says Nuru and Mela are proving to be "exceptional parents".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/zoo-celebrates-birth-of-second-pair-of-sengi-pups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/zoo-celebrates-birth-of-second-pair-of-sengi-pups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lost so much blood giving birth I can't work as a nurse any more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say a condition that causes huge blood loss during childbirth is increasing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-lost-so-much-blood-giving-birth-i-cant-work-as-a-nurse-any-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-lost-so-much-blood-giving-birth-i-cant-work-as-a-nurse-any-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myles Smith announces Luton show ahead of album drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer hopes people will make the trip down to St George's Square to see him perform on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-announces-luton-show-ahead-of-album-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-announces-luton-show-ahead-of-album-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby elephant plays ball in time for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is seen playing with a ball in his enclosure, only two days after his arrival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/baby-elephant-plays-ball-in-time-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/baby-elephant-plays-ball-in-time-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venue approved for fast-growing sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors reject officers' advice and approve plans for a padel centre in Marlow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/venue-approved-for-fast-growing-sport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/venue-approved-for-fast-growing-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford legend and ex-Wales international Jackett dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett dies at the age of 64.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-legend-and-ex-wales-international-jackett-dies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-legend-and-ex-wales-international-jackett-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP calls for direct trains to Universal theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A direct railway connection would open job opportunities for the town's residents, says Mike Reader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-calls-for-direct-trains-to-universal-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-calls-for-direct-trains-to-universal-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog poo bins not emptied for months, says resident]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living in a town say they are fed up with a managing company not emptying its dog waste bins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dog-poo-bins-not-emptied-for-months-says-resident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dog-poo-bins-not-emptied-for-months-says-resident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet flight took off from wrong runway point]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AAIB says the flight had 180 passengers and six crew members on board and was flying to M&aacute;laga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/easyjet-flight-took-off-from-wrong-runway-point/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/easyjet-flight-took-off-from-wrong-runway-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[XL bully dog seized in police raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is treated in hospital following a dog bite, police confirm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/xl-bully-dog-seized-in-police-raid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/xl-bully-dog-seized-in-police-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone shows huntsman's hounds killing hare on farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huntsman is seen on aerial footage along with hounds, which chase down a hare in a field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drone-shows-huntsmans-hounds-killing-hare-on-farm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drone-shows-huntsmans-hounds-killing-hare-on-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dangers lurking in abandoned buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Police issue a warning as &ldquo;urban exploring&rdquo; becomes a &ldquo;popular activity&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-dangers-lurking-in-abandoned-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-dangers-lurking-in-abandoned-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People warned against exploring derelict buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says it is called to incidents on an almost weekly basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/people-warned-against-exploring-derelict-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/people-warned-against-exploring-derelict-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escaped man hit and killed by train named]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the death of James Brandon, 42, from Ware, is opened and adjourned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/escaped-man-hit-and-killed-by-train-named/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/escaped-man-hit-and-killed-by-train-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should patients be worried about their stolen data?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years on from the cyber attack, the extent of the breach is still to be revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/should-patients-be-worried-about-their-stolen-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/should-patients-be-worried-about-their-stolen-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed ex-partner and hid body for 11 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury hears Robert Kellett was killed after decades of intimidation and abuse by Cheryl Downs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-killed-ex-partner-and-hid-body-for-11-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-killed-ex-partner-and-hid-body-for-11-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyber attack partially closes secondary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The headteacher has blamed a malware incident for the disruption to IT systems and communications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyber-attack-partially-closes-secondary-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyber-attack-partially-closes-secondary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Skier tackles Peruvian mountain ridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedford alpinist Fay Manners reflects on having skied down Mount Ranrapalca's icy south-west ridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-skier-tackles-peruvian-mountain-ridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-skier-tackles-peruvian-mountain-ridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animals die in blaze at soft play centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[None of the small animals housed in a jungle-themed soft play centre survived, says the fire service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/animals-die-in-blaze-at-soft-play-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/animals-die-in-blaze-at-soft-play-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman had head injury and stab wound, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police is treating the death of hospital doctor Achamma John as murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-had-head-injury-and-stab-wound-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-had-head-injury-and-stab-wound-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker faces jail after high-speed crash killed brother-in-law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash involving two motorcycles left one rider with a broken thigh and his sister widowed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/biker-faces-jail-after-high-speed-crash-killed-brother-in-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/biker-faces-jail-after-high-speed-crash-killed-brother-in-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents appalled by sudden removal of four trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton council apologises to residents but says new trees will be installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-appalled-by-sudden-removal-of-four-trees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-appalled-by-sudden-removal-of-four-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays after car fire partially shuts M25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service is at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/long-delays-after-car-fire-partially-shuts-m25/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/long-delays-after-car-fire-partially-shuts-m25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sleeping Roman soldier statue approved for park]]></title><description><![CDATA[An artist says the public should be able to see his sculpture from early August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sleeping-roman-soldier-statue-approved-for-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sleeping-roman-soldier-statue-approved-for-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laughing gas explosions cause £4.7m of waste damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contractor Veolia says there has been more than 745 hours of plant outage due to the blasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/laughing-gas-explosions-cause-47m-of-waste-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/laughing-gas-explosions-cause-47m-of-waste-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe sign goalkeeper Macey on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers sign goalkeeper Matt Macey on a free transfer following his departure from Colchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-goalkeeper-macey-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-sign-goalkeeper-macey-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£48,000 Roman statue to lay in Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Collins asked Labour Councillor Tom Plater why it&rsquo;s worth spending the money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/48000-roman-statue-to-lay-in-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/48000-roman-statue-to-lay-in-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton sign promotion-winning Johnston from Bolton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town make Bolton Wanderers' promotion-winning captain George Johnston their first signing of the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-sign-promotion-winning-johnston-from-bolton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-sign-promotion-winning-johnston-from-bolton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does crash mean a rethink for vintage airshows?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Avro Triplane IV replica got stuck 15m up in a tree at Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/does-crash-mean-a-rethink-for-vintage-airshows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/does-crash-mean-a-rethink-for-vintage-airshows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water voles return to reserve after 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town council says the rodent has returned to Batford Springs after 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/water-voles-return-to-reserve-after-40-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/water-voles-return-to-reserve-after-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's first Mars landing honoured with 13 plaques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beagle 2 reached the surface in 2003, but it was not known until 2015, a professor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/uks-first-mars-landing-honoured-with-13-plaques/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/uks-first-mars-landing-honoured-with-13-plaques/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford players getting set for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornets trio Egil Selvik, Edo Kayembe and Nestory Irankunda will play at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-players-getting-set-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-players-getting-set-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe chairman Rice buys 10% stake in club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers chairman Dan Rice buys a 10% stake in the League One club from owner Mikheil Lomtadze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-chairman-rice-buys-10-stake-in-club/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-chairman-rice-buys-10-stake-in-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-team coach Garrido leaves Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford first-team coach Alberto Garrido announces his departure after two seasons with the Championship club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-team-coach-garrido-leaves-watford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/first-team-coach-garrido-leaves-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County faces major shortfall in care home beds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council will lease new care homes built by developers and invite care providers to run them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/county-faces-major-shortfall-in-care-home-beds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/county-faces-major-shortfall-in-care-home-beds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will donation funds lido refurbishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Francis says he hopes every swimmer who visits "feels the benefit".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/will-donation-funds-lido-refurbishment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/will-donation-funds-lido-refurbishment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I walked to every pub in Cambridge for my sister']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Foddy says he wanted to raise funds for a cancer charity and awareness of the role pubs play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-walked-to-every-pub-in-cambridge-for-my-sister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-walked-to-every-pub-in-cambridge-for-my-sister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaming centre wins approval despite concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operator makes security and safeguarding pledges to Bedford Borough Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gaming-centre-wins-approval-despite-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gaming-centre-wins-approval-despite-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Hatton wins LIV title in Andalucia]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Tyrrell Hatton cards a one-under par 70 to seal a two-shot win at LIV Golf Andalucia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/englands-hatton-wins-liv-title-in-andalucia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/englands-hatton-wins-liv-title-in-andalucia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton 'feels like I'm reminding people who I am']]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-feels-like-im-reminding-people-who-i-am/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-feels-like-im-reminding-people-who-i-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonelli wins Monaco from Hamilton after dramatic ending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli wins the Monaco Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic ending that featured two safety cars and a red flag.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/antonelli-wins-monaco-from-hamilton-after-dramatic-ending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/antonelli-wins-monaco-from-hamilton-after-dramatic-ending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returned artefact unveiled by Australian sleuth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17th Century wooden panel is back home in Flamstead after being stolen three decades ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/returned-artefact-unveiled-by-australian-sleuth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/returned-artefact-unveiled-by-australian-sleuth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man making globes for world leaders and Hollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Wright is one of six globe makers in the UK and says his craft is a privilege to be a part of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-man-making-globes-for-world-leaders-and-hollywood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-man-making-globes-for-world-leaders-and-hollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J2O maker Britvic is sued by glamping cabin owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda and David Robinson say Britvic infringed on their copyright by using a picture of their site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/j2o-maker-britvic-is-sued-by-glamping-cabin-owners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/j2o-maker-britvic-is-sued-by-glamping-cabin-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walsh signs new deal to stay at Luton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh signs a new contract to stay at the League One club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/walsh-signs-new-deal-to-stay-at-luton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/walsh-signs-new-deal-to-stay-at-luton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazard 'over the moon' at joining Wycombe]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Wycombe Wanderers goalkeeper Conor Hazard says he is "over the moon" at joining the club from Plymouth Argyle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hazard-over-the-moon-at-joining-wycombe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hazard-over-the-moon-at-joining-wycombe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police watchdog not probing escaped man's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IOPC says the investigation has been passed back to Hertfordshire Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-watchdog-not-probing-escaped-mans-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-watchdog-not-probing-escaped-mans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaiser Chiefs to lead Luton's 150th celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leeds band will top the bill at the event marking 150 years since Luton became a borough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kaiser-chiefs-to-lead-lutons-150th-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kaiser-chiefs-to-lead-lutons-150th-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons sign defender Goode from Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly promoted MK Dons sign central defender Charlie Goode from Stevenage on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-defender-goode-from-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-sign-defender-goode-from-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 EFL players to look out for at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at 11 EFL players to watch out for at this summer's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/11-efl-players-to-look-out-for-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/11-efl-players-to-look-out-for-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extensive' oil spill causes delays on M1 northbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch between junction 14 for Milton Keynes and 15 for Northampton may have to be resurfaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/extensive-oil-spill-causes-delays-on-m1-northbound/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/extensive-oil-spill-causes-delays-on-m1-northbound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes after man dies saving friends in river]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rushabh Patel, 28, "was a lovely husband and father who always wanted to help everyone", his wife says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-after-man-dies-saving-friends-in-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-after-man-dies-saving-friends-in-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City comes together to launch 2029 culture bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final bids from cities are submitted in August with a shortlist announced in the autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-comes-together-to-launch-2029-culture-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-comes-together-to-launch-2029-culture-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal 'aware of ticket cost pressures']]></title><description><![CDATA[Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says action is being taken to make sure it is accessible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universal-aware-of-ticket-cost-pressures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universal-aware-of-ticket-cost-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Covid condition 'doesn't define me' says boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sebb takes on running challenge after post-covid response left him in a coma in an Oxford hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rare-covid-condition-doesnt-define-me-says-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rare-covid-condition-doesnt-define-me-says-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-PC who broke bail terms would have been sacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[A misconduct panel finds the former Hertfordshire officer caused "psychological harm" to his victim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-pc-who-broke-bail-terms-would-have-been-sacked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-pc-who-broke-bail-terms-would-have-been-sacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We always knew Emilio Gay was a talented player']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Bedford School pupil and Northants player makes his test debut as an opener for England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-always-knew-emilio-gay-was-a-talented-player/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-always-knew-emilio-gay-was-a-talented-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple sentenced for killing eight-month-old son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say it was a challenging investigation and their thoughts "will always remain with Devaun".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/couple-sentenced-for-killing-eight-month-old-son/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/couple-sentenced-for-killing-eight-month-old-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding confirmed for new railway station entrance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new entrance will improve access to a town's high street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/funding-confirmed-for-new-railway-station-entrance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/funding-confirmed-for-new-railway-station-entrance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-is-government-spending-13bn-on-universal-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-is-government-spending-13bn-on-universal-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Luton midfielder Clark signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town midfielder Jordan Clark signs a new contract to keep him at Kenilworth Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/key-luton-midfielder-clark-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/key-luton-midfielder-clark-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton Keynes grid roads face speed cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City Council is proposing reducing national speed limits to 40 or 50mph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-grid-roads-face-speed-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-grid-roads-face-speed-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The volunteers behind 50 years of Luton Carnival]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 86-year-old costume maker hopes it "goes on forever, because it's so important for Luton".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-volunteers-behind-50-years-of-luton-carnival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-volunteers-behind-50-years-of-luton-carnival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child killer denied parole for a fifth time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel rules on a man serving four life sentences, who abducted a girl, three, from a caravan park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/child-killer-denied-parole-for-a-fifth-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/child-killer-denied-parole-for-a-fifth-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantastical snails on display for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The book Snails for All by Edward Bawden will be on show alongside work created by schoolchildren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fantastical-snails-on-display-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fantastical-snails-on-display-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wembley stand honour for CPR hero fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reading fan Pippa Sharman, who lives in Oxfordshire, performed CPR on a Luton fan in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wembley-stand-honour-for-cpr-hero-fan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wembley-stand-honour-for-cpr-hero-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager charged with preparing terror act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17-year-old will appear at the Old Bailey on 5 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-charged-with-preparing-terror-act/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenager-charged-with-preparing-terror-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer swim warning after 24 fatalities in 5 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service says there are "hidden dangers" in many lakes and rivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/summer-swim-warning-after-24-fatalities-in-5-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/summer-swim-warning-after-24-fatalities-in-5-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ince and Mendy among eight released by Watford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Ince and Nampalys Mendy will leave managerless Watford when their contracts end this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ince-and-mendy-among-eight-released-by-watford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ince-and-mendy-among-eight-released-by-watford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat alert issued for East of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vulnerable people are said to be at greatest risk from soaring temperatures across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amber-heat-alert-issued-for-east-of-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/amber-heat-alert-issued-for-east-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Council unveils all-female leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Liberal Democrat takes charge of Milton Keynes City Council, with a Labour councillor as deputy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-council-unveils-all-female-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-council-unveils-all-female-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week around 12 people under 35 die from an undiagnosed heart condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-tragedy-of-the-invisible-killer-of-the-young/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-tragedy-of-the-invisible-killer-of-the-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care provider's services to transfer amid inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Blake House, which runs four homes, is being investigated for possible financial mismanagement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-providers-services-to-transfer-amid-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-providers-services-to-transfer-amid-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool's future secured after charity buys it for &pound;1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ward Freman Pool closed in 2023 but there are hopes it will reopen by the end of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pools-future-secured-after-charity-buys-it-for-pound1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pools-future-secured-after-charity-buys-it-for-pound1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Challenge launched in memory of murdered teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative is remembering Kyle Prosper, who was killed by his brother in September 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/challenge-launched-in-memory-of-murdered-teenager/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/challenge-launched-in-memory-of-murdered-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman involved in WW2 codebreaking turns 102]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hermione Wynn, who served at a Bletchley Park outstation, celebrates with family and carers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-involved-in-ww2-codebreaking-turns-102/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-involved-in-ww2-codebreaking-turns-102/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-says-he-has-no-plans-to-retire-from-f1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hamilton-says-he-has-no-plans-to-retire-from-f1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton defender Chigozie signs new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage Luton Town defender Christian Chigozie signs a new deal with the League One club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-defender-chigozie-signs-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-defender-chigozie-signs-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashmore among six released by Boreham Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-serving goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore among six players leaving National League club Boreham Wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ashmore-among-six-released-by-boreham-wood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ashmore-among-six-released-by-boreham-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford Blues 'ripe for investment' - Rayer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedford Blues' director of rugby Mike Rayer believes the Champ club is an attractive proposition for any potential investor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-blues-ripe-for-investment-rayer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-blues-ripe-for-investment-rayer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Utmost respect' to be offered in grave reuse plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan involves reusing graves in the Old Cemetery that are more than 75 years old, council says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/utmost-respect-to-be-offered-in-grave-reuse-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/utmost-respect-to-be-offered-in-grave-reuse-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Railway disrupted after person hit by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line is blocked in Hertfordshire, with Peterborough services affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/railway-disrupted-after-person-hit-by-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/railway-disrupted-after-person-hit-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I didn't feel believed after reporting sexual assault']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new strategy is launched in Hertfordshire to prevent violence against woman and protect survivors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-didnt-feel-believed-after-reporting-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-didnt-feel-believed-after-reporting-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estate appeals for missing 19th Century paintings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three paintings are part of a set of five Cowper portraits painted in 1862 by Frederic Leighton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/estate-appeals-for-missing-19th-century-paintings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/estate-appeals-for-missing-19th-century-paintings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why batteries in our bins are a burning issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[One contractor says rising costs associated with the fires could be passed on to taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-batteries-in-our-bins-are-a-burning-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-batteries-in-our-bins-are-a-burning-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbours want 'red monstrosity' toned down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents want a red self-storage unit that towers over their gardens repainted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/neighbours-want-red-monstrosity-toned-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/neighbours-want-red-monstrosity-toned-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/grant-shapps-quits-aerospace-firm-after-watchdog-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/grant-shapps-quits-aerospace-firm-after-watchdog-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defender Clarke signs new Boreham Wood deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood defender James Clarke signs a new two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/defender-clarke-signs-new-boreham-wood-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/defender-clarke-signs-new-boreham-wood-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Three lions settling into new home at zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertie, Will and Mak travelled miles from Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire to Africa Alive in Suffolk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-three-lions-settling-into-new-home-at-zoo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-three-lions-settling-into-new-home-at-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected small boat crossing facilitator arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Crime Agency says the 36-year-old man is believed to be an Iranian national.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/suspected-small-boat-crossing-facilitator-arrested/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/suspected-small-boat-crossing-facilitator-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Speckled Hen beer brand sold by Greene King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production of the former Morland brand will shift from Suffolk to Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/old-speckled-hen-beer-brand-sold-by-greene-king/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/old-speckled-hen-beer-brand-sold-by-greene-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire 'probably one of the most interesting areas of the country at the moment' says council leader - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire 'probably one of the most interesting areas of the country at the moment' says council leader&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-probably-one-of-the-most-interesting-areas-of-the-country-at-the-moment-says-council-leader-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-probably-one-of-the-most-interesting-areas-of-the-country-at-the-moment-says-council-leader-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court injunction on traveller site stays in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injunction stops "any unauthorised works or use" at a site built without planning permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/court-injunction-on-traveller-site-stays-in-place/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/court-injunction-on-traveller-site-stays-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitesurfer praises crews after near-fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[He feels he has been given another chance at life, thanks to air ambulance paramedics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kitesurfer-praises-crews-after-near-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kitesurfer-praises-crews-after-near-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can homegrown social workers help to free up NHS beds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social work apprentices are being used to tackle staff shortages and ease pressure on the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/can-homegrown-social-workers-help-to-free-up-nhs-beds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/can-homegrown-social-workers-help-to-free-up-nhs-beds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail with drug issues needs to do more, says report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspectors praise staff for improvements since 2022, but safety concerns remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jail-with-drug-issues-needs-to-do-more-says-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jail-with-drug-issues-needs-to-do-more-says-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweeney among seven to leave Stevenage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Dan Sweeney and forward Beryly Lubala are among seven players released by League One club Stevenage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sweeney-among-seven-to-leave-stevenage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sweeney-among-seven-to-leave-stevenage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadent to upgrade over 7,557 metres of gas pipelines across Central Bedfordshire - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cadent to upgrade over 7,557 metres of gas pipelines across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cadent-to-upgrade-over-7557-metres-of-gas-pipelines-across-central-bedfordshire-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cadent-to-upgrade-over-7557-metres-of-gas-pipelines-across-central-bedfordshire-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic twins thank supporters after gym fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica Gadirova says: "It's so hard to think it's actually real."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympic-twins-thank-supporters-after-gym-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympic-twins-thank-supporters-after-gym-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cockfosters beaten by Stoneham on penalties in FA Vase final]]></title><description><![CDATA[AFC Stoneham beat Cockfosters FC at Wembley to lift the FA Vase after winning the game on penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cockfosters-beaten-by-stoneham-on-penalties-in-fa-vase-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cockfosters-beaten-by-stoneham-on-penalties-in-fa-vase-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in hospital and two arrested after M1 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are warned of delays following the crash north of Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-in-hospital-and-two-arrested-after-m1-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-in-hospital-and-two-arrested-after-m1-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The engineer missing his shift at Wembley... to play there instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineer Jay Lovell was set to be working at Wembley on Sunday, but instead he will be playing there in the FA Vase final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-engineer-missing-his-shift-at-wembley-to-play-there-instead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-engineer-missing-his-shift-at-wembley-to-play-there-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus users fear isolation from planned service cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus operator Stagecoach plans to stop three routes in Bedford and reduce services in several others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bus-users-fear-isolation-from-planned-service-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bus-users-fear-isolation-from-planned-service-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship clubs back new squad spending rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship clubs vote in favour of moving to a new financial framework of Squad Cost Rules (SCR) from next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/championship-clubs-back-new-squad-spending-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/championship-clubs-back-new-squad-spending-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Callous' thieves jailed for string of raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the pair raided shops, post offices and a garage across three counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/callous-thieves-jailed-for-string-of-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/callous-thieves-jailed-for-string-of-raids/</guid></item></channel></rss>