<?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>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Murs finishes fourth day of 'brutal' challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London to raise money for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olly-murs-finishes-fourth-day-of-brutal-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olly-murs-finishes-fourth-day-of-brutal-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer stole &pound;155k from village's institutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police will now use the Proceeds of Crime Act to try to recover the stolen funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/treasurer-stole-pound155k-from-villages-institutions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/treasurer-stole-pound155k-from-villages-institutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chairman and vice-chairman at Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed unopposed - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chairman and vice-chairman at Central Bedfordshire Council reappointed unopposed&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chairman-and-vice-chairman-at-central-bedfordshire-council-reappointed-unopposed-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/chairman-and-vice-chairman-at-central-bedfordshire-council-reappointed-unopposed-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why unused police body armour is padding out vans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police force says the initiative is already saving lives and money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-unused-police-body-armour-is-padding-out-vans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-unused-police-body-armour-is-padding-out-vans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns supermarket netting is hurting pigeons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainsbury's is "working urgently" to fix the broken netting at its store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/concerns-supermarket-netting-is-hurting-pigeons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/concerns-supermarket-netting-is-hurting-pigeons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does uni merger mean for students and staff?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cranfield University in Bedfordshire is merging with King's College London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-does-uni-merger-mean-for-students-and-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-does-uni-merger-mean-for-students-and-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serving police officer charged with assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is charged with assault by beating after an alleged incident while on duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/serving-police-officer-charged-with-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/serving-police-officer-charged-with-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Morecambe at 100: Why is he still so funny?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robbie Williams says of the comic: "He reminds me that joy can be gentle. That kindness can be funny."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eric-morecambe-at-100-why-is-he-still-so-funny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eric-morecambe-at-100-why-is-he-still-so-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree deserts put health at risk, says charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity says a lack of trees puts people at risk of ill health, pollution and environmental harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tree-deserts-put-health-at-risk-says-charity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tree-deserts-put-health-at-risk-says-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universities merger to create 'global' institution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cranfield and King's College London will merge from August 2027 "to support national resilience".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universities-merger-to-create-global-institution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universities-merger-to-create-global-institution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter: The inspiration behind the look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two crew members reveal behind-the-scenes secrets from the movies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-the-inspiration-behind-the-look/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-the-inspiration-behind-the-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revell hopes Stevenage take inspiration from defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage manager Alex Revell hopes his side can take inspiration from Stockport County after their League One play-off exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/revell-hopes-stevenage-take-inspiration-from-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/revell-hopes-stevenage-take-inspiration-from-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On stage during ‘terrifying’ fire at MK nightclub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drag Queen Sandy Flaps was performing at Pink Punters in Fenny Stratford, Milton Keynes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/on-stage-during-terrifying-fire-at-mk-nightclub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/on-stage-during-terrifying-fire-at-mk-nightclub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbours’ shock after man dies in police shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[It followed an overnight stand-off in Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/neighbours-shock-after-man-dies-in-police-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/neighbours-shock-after-man-dies-in-police-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo delighted as three lions replace dead pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertie, Will and Mak travel 140 miles to keep alive a zoo's tradition of keeping lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/zoo-delighted-as-three-lions-replace-dead-pride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/zoo-delighted-as-three-lions-replace-dead-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lions bring joy to zoo after loss of lioness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertie, Will and Mak travel 140 miles to keep alive a zoo's tradition of keeping lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lions-bring-joy-to-zoo-after-loss-of-lioness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lions-bring-joy-to-zoo-after-loss-of-lioness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety fears put care service in special measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Care Quality Commission downgrades an at-home care provider from good to inadequate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/safety-fears-put-care-service-in-special-measures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/safety-fears-put-care-service-in-special-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Morecambe would be 100 - why is his act still so funny?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric's loved ones reflect on how the entertainer continues to hit all the right comedy notes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eric-morecambe-would-be-100-why-is-his-act-still-so-funny/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eric-morecambe-would-be-100-why-is-his-act-still-so-funny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail firms brought under single leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is part of central government's plans to nationalise all of Britain's rail operators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-firms-brought-under-single-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-firms-brought-under-single-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay's drive to tell parents of first England call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the day he learned he would be England&rsquo;s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gays-drive-to-tell-parents-of-first-england-call-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gays-drive-to-tell-parents-of-first-england-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham to Bedford - Gay's drive to tell parents of first England call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the day he learned he would be England&rsquo;s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/durham-to-bedford-gays-drive-to-tell-parents-of-first-england-call-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/durham-to-bedford-gays-drive-to-tell-parents-of-first-england-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by police was 'harmless', say neighbours]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an investigation into the shooting begins, residents say the incident has left them "numb".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-shot-by-police-was-harmless-say-neighbours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-shot-by-police-was-harmless-say-neighbours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after B&amp;M car park crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are reappealing for witnesses and dashcam footage of the incident on 4 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-dies-after-bampm-car-park-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-dies-after-bampm-car-park-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire College lecturer awarded prestigious craft Guild of Chefs diploma - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire College lecturer awarded prestigious craft Guild of Chefs diploma&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-college-lecturer-awarded-prestigious-craft-guild-of-chefs-diploma-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-college-lecturer-awarded-prestigious-craft-guild-of-chefs-diploma-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Court injunction issued after scrap yard fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council says Springwell Metal Recycling has shown a "flagrant disregard" of an enforcement notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-court-injunction-issued-after-scrap-yard-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-court-injunction-issued-after-scrap-yard-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge fake records seizure could be 'first of many']]></title><description><![CDATA[City of London Police says the vinyl collection is worth nearly &pound;260,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/huge-fake-records-seizure-could-be-first-of-many/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/huge-fake-records-seizure-could-be-first-of-many/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wycombe offer new deals to Onyedinma and Norris]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wycombe Wanderers offer new contracts to winger Fred Onyedinma and goalkeeper Will Norris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-offer-new-deals-to-onyedinma-and-norris/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wycombe-offer-new-deals-to-onyedinma-and-norris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage must 'play with courage' - Revell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage boss Alex Revell says they are ready to go "above and beyond" to overturn a one-goal deficit against Stockport in their League One play-off semi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-must-play-with-courage-revell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-must-play-with-courage-revell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Real change’ must come from our Luton baby loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Luton couple whose baby was stillborn have given evidence to a national review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/real-change-must-come-from-our-luton-baby-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/real-change-must-come-from-our-luton-baby-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood boss Garrard signs contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard signs a three-year contract extension, one day after his side narrowly missed out on promotion to the English Football League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-boss-garrard-signs-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-boss-garrard-signs-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four falcon chicks hatch at St Albans Cathedral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three chicks hatch at the weekend, and a "noticeably smaller" fourth appears on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-falcon-chicks-hatch-at-st-albans-cathedral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-falcon-chicks-hatch-at-st-albans-cathedral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football rivalry about to get real in Bedford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ambitious Real Bedford are set to meet Bedford Town on the pitch for the first time, a year on from the collapse of a proposed merger between the clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-rivalry-about-to-get-real-in-bedford/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-rivalry-about-to-get-real-in-bedford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M1 shut following multi-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says the northbound carriageway was closed for several hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/m1-shut-following-multi-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/m1-shut-following-multi-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood's Garrard can't argue with 'footballing Gods']]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard tells BBC Three Counties Radio the 'footballing Gods' wanted Rochdale to secure a deserved promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-woods-garrard-cant-argue-with-footballing-gods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-woods-garrard-cant-argue-with-footballing-gods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood's Garrard can't argue with 'football Gods']]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood boss Luke Garrard tells BBC Three Counties Radio the 'footballing Gods' wanted Rochdale to secure a deserved promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-woods-garrard-cant-argue-with-football-gods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-woods-garrard-cant-argue-with-football-gods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton Keynes could be the next City of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s made the final nine in the race to claim the title for 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-could-be-the-next-city-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-could-be-the-next-city-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter set and prop designers admit surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[They reflect on the nearly 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-set-and-prop-designers-admit-surprise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-set-and-prop-designers-admit-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New robot surgery leads to faster recovery times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advanced robotic surgery is being used by a trust which says it leads to faster recovery times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-robot-surgery-leads-to-faster-recovery-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-robot-surgery-leads-to-faster-recovery-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lara Croft helps me conquer my brain disorder']]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Dyson has more than 300 Lara Croft games in a Milton Keynes bedroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lara-croft-helps-me-conquer-my-brain-disorder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lara-croft-helps-me-conquer-my-brain-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scaled-up work event helps map out pupils' future]]></title><description><![CDATA[An event is dramatically scaled up from 30 pupils to 200.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scaled-up-work-event-helps-map-out-pupils-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/scaled-up-work-event-helps-map-out-pupils-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after two-vehicle motorway crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police believe the man in his 30s may have been hit while getting out of a broken-down vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-after-two-vehicle-motorway-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pedestrian-dies-after-two-vehicle-motorway-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner with MS conquers 200 marathons in 204 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Boxall becomes the fastest woman to run Britain's coastline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/runner-with-ms-conquers-200-marathons-in-204-days/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/runner-with-ms-conquers-200-marathons-in-204-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Photographing stars in Cannes are days I will never forget']]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending 20 years capturing the Cannes Film Festival was very "special", says Richard Blanshard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/photographing-stars-in-cannes-are-days-i-will-never-forget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/photographing-stars-in-cannes-are-days-i-will-never-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education in Central Bedfordshire 'in crisis' warns councillor - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education in Central Bedfordshire 'in crisis' warns councillor&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/education-in-central-bedfordshire-in-crisis-warns-councillor-msn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/education-in-central-bedfordshire-in-crisis-warns-councillor-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the election results show us in maps and charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[See which parties are winning - and losing &ndash; across the UK and who&rsquo;s won in your area, using our interactive tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-the-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-the-election-results-show-us-in-maps-and-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key takeaways from Milton Keynes and Herts polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at the surprise successes and disappointing defeats of the 2026 local elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/key-takeaways-from-milton-keynes-and-herts-polls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/key-takeaways-from-milton-keynes-and-herts-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'deeply loved' biker after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Greenslade is remembered by his family after he died in a three-vehicle collision in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-paid-to-deeply-loved-biker-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tributes-paid-to-deeply-loved-biker-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buses to replace trains during platform work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work at Sawbridgeworth, Cheshunt and Broxbourne stations is happening on Saturday and Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/buses-to-replace-trains-during-platform-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/buses-to-replace-trains-during-platform-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Illegal' traveller plot for sale on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/illegal-traveller-plot-for-sale-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/illegal-traveller-plot-for-sale-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dems pip Labour to the post in Milton Keynes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labour no longer controls the city council, after losing 11 seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lib-dems-pip-labour-to-the-post-in-milton-keynes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lib-dems-pip-labour-to-the-post-in-milton-keynes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform storms Stevenage but gains little elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dems do well in St Albans and Watford while Labour loses to Reform in Stevenage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reform-storms-stevenage-but-gains-little-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reform-storms-stevenage-but-gains-little-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown released by Luton as Adebayo offered new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Striker Jacob Brown will leave Luton Town along with Cohen Bramall and Zack Nelson when their contracts expire this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brown-released-by-luton-as-adebayo-offered-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/brown-released-by-luton-as-adebayo-offered-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenagers guilty of killing man in ambush]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy and a girl, both 17, lured Adam Khan to a street before attacking him with a machete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenagers-guilty-of-killing-man-in-ambush/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teenagers-guilty-of-killing-man-in-ambush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&pound;17m government cuts to Central Bedfordshire Council set to have 'significant impact on public services' - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;17m government cuts to Central Bedfordshire Council set to have 'significant impact on public services'&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pound17m-government-cuts-to-central-bedfordshire-council-set-to-have-significant-impact-on-public-services-msn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pound17m-government-cuts-to-central-bedfordshire-council-set-to-have-significant-impact-on-public-services-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023-pa-photo-central-bedfordshire-829588009 | - the-sun.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[2023-pa-photo-central-bedfordshire-829588009 |&nbsp;&nbsp;the-sun.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/2023-pa-photo-central-bedfordshire-829588009-the-suncom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/2023-pa-photo-central-bedfordshire-829588009-the-suncom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park's Victorian 'much-loved landmark' restored]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says the work reflects "our ambition to maintain and enhance this historic park".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/parks-victorian-much-loved-landmark-restored/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/parks-victorian-much-loved-landmark-restored/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newbies Boreham Wood &amp; old-timers Rochdale seek EFL place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood and Rochdale prepare to face off in the National League promotion final at Wembley on Sunday for a place in the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/newbies-boreham-wood-amp-old-timers-rochdale-seek-efl-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/newbies-boreham-wood-amp-old-timers-rochdale-seek-efl-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Devastating’ fire rages through Aylesbury gym]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynx Gym was where Olympic medallists Jessica and Jennifer Gadirova trained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/devastating-fire-rages-through-aylesbury-gym/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/devastating-fire-rages-through-aylesbury-gym/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold out play-off will not faze Stevenage - Revell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage boss Alex Revell believes reaching the play-offs in dramatic fashion will help ensure his team are not fazed by taking on Stockport County on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sold-out-play-off-will-not-faze-stevenage-revell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sold-out-play-off-will-not-faze-stevenage-revell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travellers on green belt wait for High Court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council took legal action, but people living in a field say their human rights were not considered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/travellers-on-green-belt-wait-for-high-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/travellers-on-green-belt-wait-for-high-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New zoo enclosure for 'nature's clean-up crew']]></title><description><![CDATA[The zoo says it hopes it will "inspire visitors to appreciate and help protect" endangered vultures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-zoo-enclosure-for-natures-clean-up-crew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-zoo-enclosure-for-natures-clean-up-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Gala attire used by council to stress bin rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rihanna's silver gown is a reminder that scourers go in the refuse bin, a local authority says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/met-gala-attire-used-by-council-to-stress-bin-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/met-gala-attire-used-by-council-to-stress-bin-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympians' gym destroyed by fire asks for help]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gym in Aylesbury urges people to consider giving money to "help us get back on our feet".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympians-gym-destroyed-by-fire-asks-for-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympians-gym-destroyed-by-fire-asks-for-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor reports Central Bedfordshire Council to ombudsman over schools - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillor reports Central Bedfordshire Council to ombudsman over schools&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/councillor-reports-central-bedfordshire-council-to-ombudsman-over-schools-msn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/councillor-reports-central-bedfordshire-council-to-ombudsman-over-schools-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council reported to ombudsman by councillor over schools' performance - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council reported to ombudsman by councillor over schools' performance&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-reported-to-ombudsman-by-councillor-over-schools-performance-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-reported-to-ombudsman-by-councillor-over-schools-performance-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council confirms legal action after scrapyard fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at Springwell Lane Metal Recycling on 5 May was "accidental", the London Fire Brigade says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-confirms-legal-action-after-scrapyard-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-confirms-legal-action-after-scrapyard-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter stars reunite for 25th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Potter stars have reunited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film in the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-stars-reunite-for-25th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/harry-potter-stars-reunite-for-25th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-op records 100% profit rise despite tricky year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Rigby says 2025 was "one of the most challenging" in his 45 years in food retail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/co-op-records-100-profit-rise-despite-tricky-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/co-op-records-100-profit-rise-despite-tricky-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New state-of-the-art skatepark unveiled by airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new skatepark and children's play area have been opened in a park by an airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-state-of-the-art-skatepark-unveiled-by-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-state-of-the-art-skatepark-unveiled-by-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple to stand trial after boy, 13, dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and a woman will stand trial in September accused of multiple offences after the fatal crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/couple-to-stand-trial-after-boy-13-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/couple-to-stand-trial-after-boy-13-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire declares education emergency amid surplus places - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire declares education emergency amid surplus places&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-declares-education-emergency-amid-surplus-places-msn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-declares-education-emergency-amid-surplus-places-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education in Central Bedfordshire 'in crisis' warns councillor - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education in Central Bedfordshire 'in crisis' warns councillor&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/education-in-central-bedfordshire-in-crisis-warns-councillor-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/education-in-central-bedfordshire-in-crisis-warns-councillor-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears over school closures as Central Bedfordshire faces 10,000 empty places - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fears over school closures as Central Bedfordshire faces 10,000 empty places&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fears-over-school-closures-as-central-bedfordshire-faces-10000-empty-places-rayo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fears-over-school-closures-as-central-bedfordshire-faces-10000-empty-places-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City launches voting hub in shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midsummer Place polling station is designed to boost recent low turnout numbers in city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-launches-voting-hub-in-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/city-launches-voting-hub-in-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's sink or swim... you feel like you're drowning']]></title><description><![CDATA[Families call for research into progressive supranuclear palsy after loved ones were misdiagnosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/its-sink-or-swim-you-feel-like-youre-drowning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/its-sink-or-swim-you-feel-like-youre-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Leyton Orient defender denies conspiracy to rob]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Judd is remanded in custody after the hearing at St Albans Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-leyton-orient-defender-denies-conspiracy-to-rob/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ex-leyton-orient-defender-denies-conspiracy-to-rob/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton women share impact of 'bussing out' policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the 1970s, schools across 11 areas "bussed out" immigrant children to fulfil number quotas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-women-share-impact-of-bussing-out-policy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/luton-women-share-impact-of-bussing-out-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver heading back to court for new pothole fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorist who took a council to court over pothole repairs is taking on another legal challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-heading-back-to-court-for-new-pothole-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-heading-back-to-court-for-new-pothole-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lock's six-month &pound;2m upgrade completed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lock now has new gates at one end and a repainted and renovated guillotine gate at the other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/locks-six-month-pound2m-upgrade-completed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/locks-six-month-pound2m-upgrade-completed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdie run by England's Hewson in vain in Mauritius]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Hewson's late charge is in vain at the MCB Ladies Classic as SmillaSoenderby claims victory in Mauritius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/birdie-run-by-englands-hewson-in-vain-in-mauritius/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/birdie-run-by-englands-hewson-in-vain-in-mauritius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua return the 'ultimate comeback' but a 'risk']]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua's return to the ring is the "ultimate comeback" as the fighter prepares for a bout against Kristian Prenga in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-return-the-ultimate-comeback-but-a-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-return-the-ultimate-comeback-but-a-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford sack boss Still after less than three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sack-boss-still-after-less-than-three-months/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-sack-boss-still-after-less-than-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vintage car completes coastal charity tour of UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Talbot travels around the coast to raise awareness for a mental health charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vintage-car-completes-coastal-charity-tour-of-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vintage-car-completes-coastal-charity-tour-of-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is pony and trap racing being banned on roads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travellers who live in the area are worried the ban will affect their legal use of horse and carts on the roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-is-pony-and-trap-racing-being-banned-on-roads/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/why-is-pony-and-trap-racing-being-banned-on-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'inertia' of dementia care exposed by a tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The violent death of a care home resident reveals a "startling" picture and lack of national policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-inertia-of-dementia-care-exposed-by-a-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-inertia-of-dementia-care-exposed-by-a-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage a tough nut to crack in play-offs - Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Final Score Sam Parkin gives his take on the big EFL talking points as Ipswich win promotion and Hull make the play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-a-tough-nut-to-crack-in-play-offs-sam-parkins-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-a-tough-nut-to-crack-in-play-offs-sam-parkins-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-up gigs aim to tackle 'loneliness' in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Cumberpatch says being around "good people brings a sense of belonging and community".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pop-up-gigs-aim-to-tackle-loneliness-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/pop-up-gigs-aim-to-tackle-loneliness-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition celebrating Vauxhall's history in Luton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The free exhibition is running until 28 June and features first-hand accounts and vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/exhibition-celebrating-vauxhalls-history-in-luton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/exhibition-celebrating-vauxhalls-history-in-luton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trains delayed and cancelled due to emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avanti West Coast and Network Rail say the ongoing incident is affecting a number of journeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trains-delayed-and-cancelled-due-to-emergency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trains-delayed-and-cancelled-due-to-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former EFL footballer charged over armed robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myles Judd is remanded in custody and is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on 5 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-efl-footballer-charged-over-armed-robbery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-efl-footballer-charged-over-armed-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 5, crowned World Puddle Jumping champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonnie impresses judges with her enthusiasm, distance of splash and ingenuity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/girl-5-crowned-world-puddle-jumping-champion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/girl-5-crowned-world-puddle-jumping-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Michael's Faith jacket sells for &pound;176,400]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jacket was purchased by "a fan" and would remain in the UK, the auction house says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/george-michaels-faith-jacket-sells-for-pound176400/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/george-michaels-faith-jacket-sells-for-pound176400/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council on track for £8million underspend - but tough challenges still lie ahead - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council on track for &pound;8million underspend - but tough challenges still lie ahead&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-on-track-for-8million-underspend-but-tough-challenges-still-lie-ahead-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-on-track-for-8million-underspend-but-tough-challenges-still-lie-ahead-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-Day veteran who 'was amazing man' dies aged 106]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Daniels' family says he was "always interested in life" after surviving the Normandy landings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/d-day-veteran-who-was-amazing-man-dies-aged-106/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/d-day-veteran-who-was-amazing-man-dies-aged-106/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda backs down over free-parking dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council took legal steps against Asda after new signs went up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/asda-backs-down-over-free-parking-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/asda-backs-down-over-free-parking-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man receives King's Award from inside a skip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Holden says the recognition is a "tremendous" boost for his company and staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-receives-kings-award-from-inside-a-skip/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-receives-kings-award-from-inside-a-skip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for killing driver while on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ismaeel Malik accessed his phone almost 100 times on his journey, the court is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-killing-driver-while-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-jailed-for-killing-driver-while-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlucky for some: 13 Central Bedfordshire road closures to watch out for with delays of up to 30 minutes - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlucky for some: 13 Central Bedfordshire road closures to watch out for with delays of up to 30 minutes&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/unlucky-for-some-13-central-bedfordshire-road-closures-to-watch-out-for-with-delays-of-up-to-30-minutes-msn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/unlucky-for-some-13-central-bedfordshire-road-closures-to-watch-out-for-with-delays-of-up-to-30-minutes-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 13, died from traumatic head injury in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest is opened into the death of a teenage boy who died after being allegedly struck by a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-13-died-from-traumatic-head-injury-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boy-13-died-from-traumatic-head-injury-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M1 slip road reopens after collision causes delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The early morning closure of the slip road has been causing long delays on the M1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/m1-slip-road-reopens-after-collision-causes-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/m1-slip-road-reopens-after-collision-causes-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mould in my flat is making my children ill']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hertfordshire woman says she and her children have lived amid mould and damp for almost two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mould-in-my-flat-is-making-my-children-ill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mould-in-my-flat-is-making-my-children-ill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimus Prime marathon runner breaks world record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Batchelor now holds the record for the Fastest Marathon Dressed as a 3D Toy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/optimus-prime-marathon-runner-breaks-world-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/optimus-prime-marathon-runner-breaks-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How changes to visa rules could impact the care sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrea Thasan's family run a care home and she says 53 of its 150 staff come from overseas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-changes-to-visa-rules-could-impact-the-care-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-changes-to-visa-rules-could-impact-the-care-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage unfazed by 'biggest game' - Wallace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace says promotion to the Championship would see them recognised as a "real football club" as they look to seal a play-off place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-unfazed-by-biggest-game-wallace/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-unfazed-by-biggest-game-wallace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former police officer jailed for child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek Feast, abused teenage boys in Hertfordshire and Norfolk between 1972 and 1991]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-police-officer-jailed-for-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-police-officer-jailed-for-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash on the Fenny Stratford bypass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/motorcyclist-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/motorcyclist-killed-in-three-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over LGBT+ club fire released on bail]]></title><description><![CDATA["At the moment we are keeping an open mind," say police who are investigating it alongside another fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-over-lgbt-club-fire-released-on-bail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-over-lgbt-club-fire-released-on-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forbes seeks new challenge after Texas adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Norwich City and Luton Town winger Adrian Forbes leaves Texoma FC, the US club he helped set up from nothing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/forbes-seeks-new-challenge-after-texas-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/forbes-seeks-new-challenge-after-texas-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed to fight Tyson Fury but will first have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-signs-deal-to-fight-fury-hearn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/joshua-signs-deal-to-fight-fury-hearn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Championship is 'where MK Dons want to be' - Hart]]></title><description><![CDATA[MK Dons chief executive Neil Hart says planning for League One has already begun and they want to be in the Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/championship-is-where-mk-dons-want-to-be-hart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/championship-is-where-mk-dons-want-to-be-hart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warne praises 'white wall like Real Madrid']]></title><description><![CDATA[MK boss Paul Warne praises the fans and his players after they secure promotionto League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/warne-praises-white-wall-like-real-madrid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/warne-praises-white-wall-like-real-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was floating', say students in a flying lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixth&#8209;formers experience a lesson out of the ordinary by flying on an aviation laboratory aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-was-floating-say-students-in-a-flying-lab/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-was-floating-say-students-in-a-flying-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have your say over community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have your say over community-led housing in Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/have-your-say-over-community-led-housing-in-central-bedfordshire-msn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/have-your-say-over-community-led-housing-in-central-bedfordshire-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People evacuated from LGBT+ nightclub following fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thames Valley Police says no one has been injured and residents should keep windows and doors closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/people-evacuated-from-lgbt-nightclub-following-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/people-evacuated-from-lgbt-nightclub-following-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dig find 'more significant' than first thought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts now believe the kiln found under a primary school dates from the late medieval period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dig-find-more-significant-than-first-thought/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dig-find-more-significant-than-first-thought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of homes backed despite 'crushing impact']]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents complain their area of Bedfordshire is becoming overwhelmed with new development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/thousands-of-homes-backed-despite-crushing-impact/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/thousands-of-homes-backed-despite-crushing-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons fans party on the pitch after promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans celebrate a return to League One after a 3-0 victory over Tranmere Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-fans-party-on-the-pitch-after-promotion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-fans-party-on-the-pitch-after-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From nail-biting finishes to potential future stars - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/from-nail-biting-finishes-to-potential-future-stars-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/from-nail-biting-finishes-to-potential-future-stars-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Running the marathon as Optimus Prime will be difficult but it won't stop me']]></title><description><![CDATA[What is motivating Matt Batchelor and other runners taking part in the London Marathon?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/running-the-marathon-as-optimus-prime-will-be-difficult-but-it-wont-stop-me/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/running-the-marathon-as-optimus-prime-will-be-difficult-but-it-wont-stop-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police plea over barking dog and noise calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A force says most calls it receives are appropriate but it needs to free up call handlers' time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-plea-over-barking-dog-and-noise-calls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-plea-over-barking-dog-and-noise-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Central Bedfordshire council employee spared jail after housing fraud | News - Hits Radio (Bucks, Beds &amp; Herts) - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Central Bedfordshire council employee spared jail after housing fraud | News - Hits Radio (Bucks, Beds &amp; Herts)&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-central-bedfordshire-council-employee-spared-jail-after-housing-fraud-news-hits-radio-bucks-beds-amp-herts-rayo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-central-bedfordshire-council-employee-spared-jail-after-housing-fraud-news-hits-radio-bucks-beds-amp-herts-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Central Bedfordshire council employee spared jail after housing fraud - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Central Bedfordshire council employee spared jail after housing fraud&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-central-bedfordshire-council-employee-spared-jail-after-housing-fraud-rayo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-central-bedfordshire-council-employee-spared-jail-after-housing-fraud-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Central Bedfordshire Council employee handed suspended sentence for £39.8k housing fraud - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Central Bedfordshire Council employee handed suspended sentence for &pound;39.8k housing fraud&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-central-bedfordshire-council-employee-handed-suspended-sentence-for-398k-housing-fraud-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-central-bedfordshire-council-employee-handed-suspended-sentence-for-398k-housing-fraud-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fined for fly-tipping at football club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club had to postpone its match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-fined-for-fly-tipping-at-football-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-fined-for-fly-tipping-at-football-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School closures will 'tear heart out' of villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the closures will be devastating but a council says the schools are not viable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/school-closures-will-tear-heart-out-of-villages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/school-closures-will-tear-heart-out-of-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after motorcyclist dies in crash with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police appeal for information following the crash on the Cambridgeshire-Suffolk border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/arrest-after-motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-with-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/arrest-after-motorcyclist-dies-in-crash-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy of the Rovers editor dies aged 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comic editor and writer Barrie Tomlinson had a "life well lived", his daughter Jennifer says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/roy-of-the-rovers-editor-dies-aged-88/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/roy-of-the-rovers-editor-dies-aged-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial statue planned for railway station cat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning permission is submitted for a bronze sculpture of Nala, who used to greet commuters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/memorial-statue-planned-for-railway-station-cat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/memorial-statue-planned-for-railway-station-cat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assassin's Creed actor wants role in TV adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Bonnar says he would like to play Blackbeard in a future Assassin's Creed film or TV series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/assassins-creed-actor-wants-role-in-tv-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/assassins-creed-actor-wants-role-in-tv-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV show leads to third rape conviction for doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another victim of rapist Mohammed Altaher came forward after seeing him on the TV programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tv-show-leads-to-third-rape-conviction-for-doctor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tv-show-leads-to-third-rape-conviction-for-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council apologises and pays mum £500 for failing to provide her son suitable education - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council apologises and pays mum &pound;500 for failing to provide her son suitable education&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-apologises-and-pays-mum-500-for-failing-to-provide-her-son-suitable-education-msn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-apologises-and-pays-mum-500-for-failing-to-provide-her-son-suitable-education-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some callers facing ‘nightmarish’ wait to get through to Central Bedfordshire Council - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some callers facing &lsquo;nightmarish&rsquo; wait to get through to Central Bedfordshire Council&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/some-callers-facing-nightmarish-wait-to-get-through-to-central-bedfordshire-council-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/some-callers-facing-nightmarish-wait-to-get-through-to-central-bedfordshire-council-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/girl-6-has-sight-restored-through-gene-therapy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/girl-6-has-sight-restored-through-gene-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know Beds, Herts and Bucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filming of the BBC drama starring Suranne Jones has received a mixed reaction in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/need-to-know-beds-herts-and-bucks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/need-to-know-beds-herts-and-bucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Depressing' picture presented on schools' performance across Central Bedfordshire - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Depressing' picture presented on schools' performance across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lsquodepressing-picture-presented-on-schools-performance-across-central-bedfordshire-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lsquodepressing-picture-presented-on-schools-performance-across-central-bedfordshire-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police shut roads due to fire near motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roads in the Leagrave area are closed by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-shut-roads-due-to-fire-near-motorway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-shut-roads-due-to-fire-near-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major rail disruption after person hit by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[Train operators are organising replacement buses amid disruption on the East Coast Main Line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/major-rail-disruption-after-person-hit-by-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/major-rail-disruption-after-person-hit-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor Foster filming damaging sales, say traders]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deli owner says trade is down to 15% of normal takings, but a cafe boss finds her sales are up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/doctor-foster-filming-damaging-sales-say-traders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/doctor-foster-filming-damaging-sales-say-traders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-speed train nearly hit wrongly parked van]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accident investigators say a maintenance van was driven on to a track that was still open to trains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-speed-train-nearly-hit-wrongly-parked-van/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/high-speed-train-nearly-hit-wrongly-parked-van/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents say SEND provision needs to be  an election priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the elections in Milton Keynes, parents say a lot more needs to be done in special education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/parents-say-send-provision-needs-to-be-an-election-priority/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/parents-say-send-provision-needs-to-be-an-election-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air ambulance fears fuel costs may affect patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity in East Anglia says any supply issues could endanger patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/air-ambulance-fears-fuel-costs-may-affect-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/air-ambulance-fears-fuel-costs-may-affect-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-7-may-elections-in-england-scotland-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-7-may-elections-in-england-scotland-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson’s - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-msn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish-owned shop in arson attack, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Police says graffiti is left at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jewish-owned-shop-in-arson-attack-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jewish-owned-shop-in-arson-attack-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safari park mourns loss of 'much-loved' lionesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The park says the animals have been "peacefully put to sleep" due to age-related health conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/safari-park-mourns-loss-of-much-loved-lionesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/safari-park-mourns-loss-of-much-loved-lionesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report calls for switch to two-tier education system in Central Bedfordshire - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report calls for switch to two-tier education system in Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/report-calls-for-switch-to-two-tier-education-system-in-central-bedfordshire-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/report-calls-for-switch-to-two-tier-education-system-in-central-bedfordshire-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosaic at crematorium honours bereavement service]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped the colourful dragonfly mosaic will help comfort those in mourning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mosaic-at-crematorium-honours-bereavement-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mosaic-at-crematorium-honours-bereavement-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four generations and 100 years of puppet making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Young People's Puppet Theatre is carrying on a family tradition started in the 1920s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-generations-and-100-years-of-puppet-making/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/four-generations-and-100-years-of-puppet-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petition calls for East West Rail passenger services]]></title><description><![CDATA[A station at Winslow has only been used for training runs, freight services and HS2-related testing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/petition-calls-for-east-west-rail-passenger-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/petition-calls-for-east-west-rail-passenger-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat owner calls for air gun ban after pet is shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-year-old Tommy is recovering after being hit by four pellets in Houghton Regis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cat-owner-calls-for-air-gun-ban-after-pet-is-shot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cat-owner-calls-for-air-gun-ban-after-pet-is-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils spend more than £2m on pothole compensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils across the East of England councils have forked out millions paying claims for pothole damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/councils-spend-more-than-2m-on-pothole-compensation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/councils-spend-more-than-2m-on-pothole-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver of damaged car was 'surprisingly' not drunk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of the blue Mercedes has been reported by police for three suspected offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-of-damaged-car-was-surprisingly-not-drunk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-of-damaged-car-was-surprisingly-not-drunk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat survives after eating 37 hair bands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bandit is recovering at home after having the bands removed from his stomach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cat-survives-after-eating-37-hair-bands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cat-survives-after-eating-37-hair-bands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reformer 'would be disappointed' by today's prisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Howard's admirers are celebrating his achievements on the 300th anniversary of his birth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reformer-would-be-disappointed-by-todays-prisons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reformer-would-be-disappointed-by-todays-prisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biker dies after early morning crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, had been taken to hospital with serious injuries, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/biker-dies-after-early-morning-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/biker-dies-after-early-morning-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life after winning Race Across the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfie Watts' next goal involves one of the country's favourite shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/life-after-winning-race-across-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/life-after-winning-race-across-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges brought after three falcon eggs crushed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown Prosecution Service says the evidence into the incident did not meet its legal test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-charges-brought-after-three-falcon-eggs-crushed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/no-charges-brought-after-three-falcon-eggs-crushed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend of disruption expected on Midland Mainline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thameslink advises passengers to plan ahead, especially if travelling to Luton Airport this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/weekend-of-disruption-expected-on-midland-mainline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/weekend-of-disruption-expected-on-midland-mainline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mortgage-rates-show-signs-of-falling-after-iran-war-peak/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mortgage-rates-show-signs-of-falling-after-iran-war-peak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson’s - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson’s - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson’s - Luton Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free memberships at Central Bedfordshire leisure centres for people living with Parkinson&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;Luton Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-luton-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/free-memberships-at-central-bedfordshire-leisure-centres-for-people-living-with-parkinsons-luton-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of children across Central Bedfordshire offered place at their preferred school - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Majority of children across Central Bedfordshire offered place at their preferred school&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/majority-of-children-across-central-bedfordshire-offered-place-at-their-preferred-school-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/majority-of-children-across-central-bedfordshire-offered-place-at-their-preferred-school-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families seek retrospective permission to live on site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A High Court judge hears a request from families on the site for "retrospective planning permission".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/families-seek-retrospective-permission-to-live-on-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/families-seek-retrospective-permission-to-live-on-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevenage will bounce back from heavy loss - Revell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenage manager Alex Revell says they are still in a "brilliant position" in the League One play-off race despite a heavy defeat at Bolton Wanderers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-will-bounce-back-from-heavy-loss-revell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stevenage-will-bounce-back-from-heavy-loss-revell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man helps council earn £312,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new superhero film swings into cinemas soon and location filming nets thousands in Hertfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/spider-man-helps-council-earn-312000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/spider-man-helps-council-earn-312000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal tip waste being moved to Buckinghamshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operation to remove 21,000 tonnes of fly-tipped rubbish is expected to take about six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/illegal-tip-waste-being-moved-to-buckinghamshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/illegal-tip-waste-being-moved-to-buckinghamshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse incorrectly gave baby's vaccines, says panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nursing and Midwifery Council rules that Mary Folake Olanrewaju is a risk to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nurse-incorrectly-gave-babys-vaccines-says-panel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nurse-incorrectly-gave-babys-vaccines-says-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraudster who made £86k in fake Rolex scam jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[One victim traded a genuine Rolex watch, valued at &pound;12,000, as part of a purchase, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fraudster-who-made-86k-in-fake-rolex-scam-jailed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fraudster-who-made-86k-in-fake-rolex-scam-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner has urged the Football Association to better equip people with cardiac awareness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-refs-need-cardiac-training-says-coroner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-refs-need-cardiac-training-says-coroner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after vehicle overturns on M1 slip road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses of the early morning incident near junction 12 for Toddington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-after-vehicle-overturns-on-m1-slip-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-dies-after-vehicle-overturns-on-m1-slip-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial date set for man accused of train stabbings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Williams is accused of trying to murder 10 passengers, and stealing knives in Hertfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trial-date-set-for-man-accused-of-train-stabbings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trial-date-set-for-man-accused-of-train-stabbings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedford Town boss explains surprise resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Bircham says he has "not enjoyed a minute" of their time in National League North.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-town-boss-explains-surprise-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedford-town-boss-explains-surprise-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergeant had 'naughty' sex at station, panel says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel rules Mark Pattison's affair with a junior colleague amounts to gross misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sergeant-had-naughty-sex-at-station-panel-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sergeant-had-naughty-sex-at-station-panel-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College to become centre of technical excellence]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be one of 19 new centres training people for sectors deemed important for the UK's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/college-to-become-centre-of-technical-excellence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/college-to-become-centre-of-technical-excellence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter seeks tough sentences for care home abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brenda Brereton says unpaid work is not enough for the worker who hit her father with a shoe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/daughter-seeks-tough-sentences-for-care-home-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/daughter-seeks-tough-sentences-for-care-home-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture and arts venues to share £6.6m funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venues include museums, art galleries and library services across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/culture-and-arts-venues-to-share-66m-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/culture-and-arts-venues-to-share-66m-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train derailed due to gap in staff training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rail Accident Investigation Branch looks into a train coming off the track last summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-derailed-due-to-gap-in-staff-training/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-derailed-due-to-gap-in-staff-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford need to 'buck the trend' - Still]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Ed Still says the whole Watford squad needs to step up to ensure another campaign doesn't fizzle out like in recent seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-need-to-buck-the-trend-still/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-need-to-buck-the-trend-still/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Missy told me how proud she was']]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Walsh says the support of family and friends helped him play his best in Luton's EFL Trophy win after he and his partner lost a baby through miscarriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/missy-told-me-how-proud-she-was/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/missy-told-me-how-proud-she-was/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet of water repaired after stop tap failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Affinity Water says it apologises for any disruption caused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jet-of-water-repaired-after-stop-tap-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/jet-of-water-repaired-after-stop-tap-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on new sports and leisure centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new facility will replace an old one built in the 1960s and include a 10-lane swimming pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/work-begins-on-new-sports-and-leisure-centre/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/work-begins-on-new-sports-and-leisure-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman to sell hundreds of treasure pieces she found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nettie Edmondson is auctioning off her collection of hundreds of items she has found over 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-to-sell-hundreds-of-treasure-pieces-she-found/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-to-sell-hundreds-of-treasure-pieces-she-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/messy-and-unpredictable-what-i-learned-from-election-tour-of-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/messy-and-unpredictable-what-i-learned-from-election-tour-of-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MK Dons to finish in top three - Aaron McLean’s EFL takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final Score EFL pundit Aaron McLean reflects on the highs and lows after Saturday's action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-to-finish-in-top-three-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mk-dons-to-finish-in-top-three-aaron-mcleans-efl-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal e-scooters and e-bikes seized by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty-seven illegal vehicles are seized as part of a police crackdown on anti&#8209;social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/illegal-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-seized-by-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/illegal-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-seized-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilshere eyes first trophy in battle of Hatters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere faces Stockport County boss and Wembley regular Dave Challinor in Sunday's EFL Trophy final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wilshere-eyes-first-trophy-in-battle-of-hatters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wilshere-eyes-first-trophy-in-battle-of-hatters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train faults and points failure cause rail delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Rail says services are beginning to get back to normal but some delays could remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-faults-and-points-failure-cause-rail-delays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/train-faults-and-points-failure-cause-rail-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses call for CCTV as fly-tipping continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business owners are calling for improved measures to stop fly-tipping incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/businesses-call-for-cctv-as-fly-tipping-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/businesses-call-for-cctv-as-fly-tipping-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Trails 'going to get worse', says charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say the budget has not kept up, and signs of underinvestment are starting to show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/national-trails-going-to-get-worse-says-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/national-trails-going-to-get-worse-says-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injunction issued over caravans on green belt site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says the development has taken place where planning permission was previously refused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/injunction-issued-over-caravans-on-green-belt-site/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/injunction-issued-over-caravans-on-green-belt-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bird feeding advice changes as species decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the RSPB releases its annual survey about the birds in our gardens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bird-feeding-advice-changes-as-species-decline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bird-feeding-advice-changes-as-species-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted of illegally processing fish in flat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooked and smoked fish products being sold in a town were traced back to the 62-year-old's home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-convicted-of-illegally-processing-fish-in-flat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-convicted-of-illegally-processing-fish-in-flat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The jacket which made George Michael a rock star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worn on the 1988 Faith video and tour, the jacket has been recently rediscovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-jacket-which-made-george-michael-a-rock-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-jacket-which-made-george-michael-a-rock-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lock's &pound;2m upgrade delayed by a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says the work should have been completed by the end of March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/locks-pound2m-upgrade-delayed-by-a-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/locks-pound2m-upgrade-delayed-by-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New family hubs to open across Central Bedfordshire - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[New family hubs to open across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-family-hubs-to-open-across-central-bedfordshire-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-family-hubs-to-open-across-central-bedfordshire-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambulance trust achieves fastest response times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews got to patients more quickly in March than at any other time in the past five years, trust says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ambulance-trust-achieves-fastest-response-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/ambulance-trust-achieves-fastest-response-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/shoppers-feel-crunch-as-price-of-produce-climbs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/shoppers-feel-crunch-as-price-of-produce-climbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds attend service for boy killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people attend the service to pay their respects to the 13-year-old who loved football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-attend-service-for-boy-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hundreds-attend-service-for-boy-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police driver charged with causing woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kimberley Cameron died following a collision while crossing a road in April 2021, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-driver-charged-with-causing-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-driver-charged-with-causing-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vulnerable children and families in Central Bedfordshire set to benefit from new support services - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vulnerable children and families in Central Bedfordshire set to benefit from new support services&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vulnerable-children-and-families-in-central-bedfordshire-set-to-benefit-from-new-support-services-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/vulnerable-children-and-families-in-central-bedfordshire-set-to-benefit-from-new-support-services-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/a-simple-guide-to-the-may-elections-in-england-scotland-and-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/a-simple-guide-to-the-may-elections-in-england-scotland-and-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beavers return to Bedfordshire after 400 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two adults and two kits were released at the Southill Estate, near Biggleswade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/beavers-return-to-bedfordshire-after-400-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/beavers-return-to-bedfordshire-after-400-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPCA says 250 dogs found crammed into one home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The animal charity says it has been forced to refute that an image of the dogs was AI-generated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rspca-says-250-dogs-found-crammed-into-one-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rspca-says-250-dogs-found-crammed-into-one-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liam Walsh gives thanks for support after baby loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walsh says The Hatters manager has been with him and partner Missy Bo Kearns "every step of the way".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/liam-walsh-gives-thanks-for-support-after-baby-loss/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/liam-walsh-gives-thanks-for-support-after-baby-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth and Stevenage fined for melee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth are fined &pound;31,875 and Stevenage &pound;12,500 for a "mass confrontation" which occurred after their League One match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plymouth-and-stevenage-fined-for-melee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plymouth-and-stevenage-fined-for-melee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trolleys being 'lobbed off' multi-store car park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedfordshire Police says it has put forward recommendations to stop such anti-social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trolleys-being-lobbed-off-multi-store-car-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/trolleys-being-lobbed-off-multi-store-car-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Health service misogyny left me in serious pain']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman from Hertford says the health service does not take women's gynaecological issues seriously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/health-service-misogyny-left-me-in-serious-pain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/health-service-misogyny-left-me-in-serious-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning permission granted for new country park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is approved, despite objections that it poses a threat to wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/planning-permission-granted-for-new-country-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/planning-permission-granted-for-new-country-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peregrine falcon lays three eggs at cathedral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust says it expects the chicks to hatch in a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/peregrine-falcon-lays-three-eggs-at-cathedral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/peregrine-falcon-lays-three-eggs-at-cathedral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens arrested after bricks thrown from M1 bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a number of vehicles are damaged after bricks are thrown from a bridge over the motorway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-arrested-after-bricks-thrown-from-m1-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teens-arrested-after-bricks-thrown-from-m1-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate complaints about 'encampment']]></title><description><![CDATA[A "number of allegations" are made about an "unauthorised encampment" of caravans in an AONB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-investigate-complaints-about-encampment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-investigate-complaints-about-encampment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club 'devastated' by fan's crash death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah Campbell, 13, was an avid Hatters fan and had trained at its development centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-club-devastated-by-fans-crash-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-club-devastated-by-fans-crash-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to demolish former church turned down]]></title><description><![CDATA[A government inspector says that building two homes on the site would "harm" the local area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-to-demolish-former-church-turned-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/plans-to-demolish-former-church-turned-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke survivor, 12, to be Luton mascot in final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kayden says he will give the Hatters "some good advice" when they meet Stockport County on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stroke-survivor-12-to-be-luton-mascot-in-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/stroke-survivor-12-to-be-luton-mascot-in-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beavers return to county for first time in 400 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "ecosystem engineers" are released on the Southill Estate after two years of careful planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/beavers-return-to-county-for-first-time-in-400-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/beavers-return-to-county-for-first-time-in-400-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Let's do it' - Wilder calls out Joshua after win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deontay Wilder tells Anthony Joshua "let's do it" following the American's points victory over Derek Chisora.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lets-do-it-wilder-calls-out-joshua-after-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lets-do-it-wilder-calls-out-joshua-after-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I was an anonymous lawyer but I came out of retirement to help families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radd Seiger says he will continue to help society's most vulnerable people stand up to authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-was-an-anonymous-lawyer-but-i-came-out-of-retirement-to-help-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-was-an-anonymous-lawyer-but-i-came-out-of-retirement-to-help-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm proud I went to a SEND school &ndash; it's my strength']]></title><description><![CDATA[Toby Hayward, now 27, says attending a SEND school was his "foundation to where I am now".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-proud-i-went-to-a-send-school-ndash-its-my-strength/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-proud-i-went-to-a-send-school-ndash-its-my-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after boy killed and two hurt in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say a vehicle collided with three teenagers, two riding a bike and another on a scooter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-arrested-after-boy-killed-and-two-hurt-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/two-arrested-after-boy-killed-and-two-hurt-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football fan bags interview with Gareth Southgate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12-year-old was biking home from school in Hitchin when he heard Southgate was filming nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-fan-bags-interview-with-gareth-southgate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/football-fan-bags-interview-with-gareth-southgate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Being in Oliver! at nine was my first step towards the West End']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Tyler, from Rushden, is cast as a swing performer in the latest take on the Dickens classic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/being-in-oliver-at-nine-was-my-first-step-towards-the-west-end/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/being-in-oliver-at-nine-was-my-first-step-towards-the-west-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm the only medic on the island &ndash; but I wish I'd brought some trousers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Hine says she wanted to live somewhere remote and have one last adventure before turning 50.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-the-only-medic-on-the-island-ndash-but-i-wish-id-brought-some-trousers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/im-the-only-medic-on-the-island-ndash-but-i-wish-id-brought-some-trousers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to investigate 'unauthorised' work on land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diggers and bulldozers are being used at hillside field in the Chilterns AONB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-to-investigate-unauthorised-work-on-land/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/council-to-investigate-unauthorised-work-on-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reform UK wins first seat on council in by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Fletcher narrowly beat the Liberal Democrats in the Wigmore by-election in Luton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reform-uk-wins-first-seat-on-council-in-by-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reform-uk-wins-first-seat-on-council-in-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts M1 near Luton Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are being diverted off the motorway, through Dunstable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crash-shuts-m1-near-luton-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/crash-shuts-m1-near-luton-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-league football club unveils plans for stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club says a new ground and campus are part of its ambitions to bring league football to a town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/non-league-football-club-unveils-plans-for-stadium/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/non-league-football-club-unveils-plans-for-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Luton writer behind the original Airplane!]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a play broadcast live on Canadian television in 1956 became the famous comedy film Airplane!.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-luton-writer-behind-the-original-airplane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-luton-writer-behind-the-original-airplane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Championship run-in: 24 key questions for 24 clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport breaks down the main storylines and talking points as the Championship enters the final section of the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-championship-run-in-24-key-questions-for-24-clubs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-championship-run-in-24-key-questions-for-24-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 'killer' or 'fairer' - does the Championship need VAR?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines the arguments for and against and the thoughts across the Championship over the contentious issues of whether to bring in VAR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/game-killer-or-fairer-does-the-championship-need-var/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/game-killer-or-fairer-does-the-championship-need-var/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How eczema diagnosis led to dropping out of uni]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Jones from High Wycombe blames the steroid cream he was using to treat his skin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-eczema-diagnosis-led-to-dropping-out-of-uni/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-eczema-diagnosis-led-to-dropping-out-of-uni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra cash available to help Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial crisis - leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra cash available to help Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/extra-cash-available-to-help-central-bedfordshire-residents-facing-financial-crisis-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/extra-cash-available-to-help-central-bedfordshire-residents-facing-financial-crisis-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra cash available to help Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial crisis - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra cash available to help Central Bedfordshire residents facing financial crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/extra-cash-available-to-help-central-bedfordshire-residents-facing-financial-crisis-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/extra-cash-available-to-help-central-bedfordshire-residents-facing-financial-crisis-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire colleges to get major £4m upgrade after Government cash award - Luton Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire colleges to get major &pound;4m upgrade after Government cash award&nbsp;&nbsp;Luton Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-colleges-to-get-major-4m-upgrade-after-government-cash-award-luton-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-colleges-to-get-major-4m-upgrade-after-government-cash-award-luton-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water leak forces BBC Look East off air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morning regional TV services will come from the BBC London studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/water-leak-forces-bbc-look-east-off-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/water-leak-forces-bbc-look-east-off-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council's credibility 'hanging by a thread' over special school spaces - biggleswadetoday.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council's credibility 'hanging by a thread' over special school spaces&nbsp;&nbsp;biggleswadetoday.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-councils-credibility-hanging-by-a-thread-over-special-school-spaces-biggleswadetodaycouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-councils-credibility-hanging-by-a-thread-over-special-school-spaces-biggleswadetodaycouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council's credibility 'hanging by a thread' over special school spaces - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council's credibility 'hanging by a thread' over special school spaces&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-councils-credibility-hanging-by-a-thread-over-special-school-spaces-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-councils-credibility-hanging-by-a-thread-over-special-school-spaces-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal lovers needed to give 100 hens new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 18-month old birds, that have been kept in cages, will make "amazing pets", a charity says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/animal-lovers-needed-to-give-100-hens-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/animal-lovers-needed-to-give-100-hens-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents form action group to get station open]]></title><description><![CDATA[New East West Rail station still closed after row between unions and the rail operator over staffing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-form-action-group-to-get-station-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/residents-form-action-group-to-get-station-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're being hammered by petrol price rises']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Highland, from Highland Group, says some petrol station staff are being abused by customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/were-being-hammered-by-petrol-price-rises/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/were-being-hammered-by-petrol-price-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS trust buys 1930s council offices in town centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amount paid for the civic building, on the market for &pound;5m, is not disclosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-trust-buys-1930s-council-offices-in-town-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/nhs-trust-buys-1930s-council-offices-in-town-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial pictures show Black Cat roundabout progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways says the scheme, which involves building a new 10-mile carriageway, is "on track".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/aerial-pictures-show-black-cat-roundabout-progress/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/aerial-pictures-show-black-cat-roundabout-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist's &pound;4.8m claim against three forces can proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gijsbert van Buuren is suing Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire forces over a 2013 crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyclists-pound48m-claim-against-three-forces-can-proceed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cyclists-pound48m-claim-against-three-forces-can-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security guard touched many hearts, say family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Stanley's family say he had an "infectious smile" and "brought laughter and warmth" everywhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/security-guard-touched-many-hearts-say-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/security-guard-touched-many-hearts-say-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunglass-wearing police horse Luna retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luna turned heads at Ascot in her 'neigh-bands' and stayed on duty after being punched at a match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sunglass-wearing-police-horse-luna-retires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/sunglass-wearing-police-horse-luna-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested on suspicion of stalking MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bedfordshire Police says it is in contact with Sarah Owen's office about preventative measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-stalking-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-stalking-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in crash was 'one of life's characters']]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcyclist Paul Gowlett, known as Gadget, will be greatly missed, his family and friends say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-killed-in-crash-was-one-of-lifes-characters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-killed-in-crash-was-one-of-lifes-characters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postman won £330,000 due to glitch, says bookmaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Harvey says the six-figure sum was put back into his account before it was then suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/postman-won-330000-due-to-glitch-says-bookmaker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/postman-won-330000-due-to-glitch-says-bookmaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter disruption for Europe's busiest train line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Coast Main Line will be closed for six days between Milton Keynes and London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/easter-disruption-for-europes-busiest-train-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/easter-disruption-for-europes-busiest-train-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen wins shooting world cup and sets record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethany Norton, 19, claims a junior world record as she wins her first gold in a senior competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teen-wins-shooting-world-cup-and-sets-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/teen-wins-shooting-world-cup-and-sets-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP stops face-to-face meetings due to 'incidents']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Owen says two men have been arrested and one of her constituency surgeries halted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-stops-face-to-face-meetings-due-to-incidents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mp-stops-face-to-face-meetings-due-to-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reminiscence Express rail trip brings back memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project at an Aylesbury care home is designed to help residents living with dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reminiscence-express-rail-trip-brings-back-memories/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/reminiscence-express-rail-trip-brings-back-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympian 'thrilled' at zoo's SEND space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greg Rutherford, whose son is autistic, hopes other venues will follow Woburn Safari Park's example.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympian-thrilled-at-zoos-send-space/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/olympian-thrilled-at-zoos-send-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women-only taxi service looks to expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's Wheelz Taxis is set up by former driving instructors Sharon Gorham and Chelsea Booth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/women-only-taxi-service-looks-to-expand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/women-only-taxi-service-looks-to-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burials tell story of life and death in Saxon England]]></title><description><![CDATA[A warlord's sword is among many Saxon items on display for the first time in a new exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/burials-tell-story-of-life-and-death-in-saxon-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/burials-tell-story-of-life-and-death-in-saxon-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &pound;11m children's centre for Lister Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction work will begin later this year after &pound;27m was secured from NHS England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-pound11m-childrens-centre-for-lister-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-pound11m-childrens-centre-for-lister-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drawings from Roald Dahl Jackanory go on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustrations of George's Marvellous Medicine, used in broadcasts of Jackanory, form part of an exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drawings-from-roald-dahl-jackanory-go-on-display/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drawings-from-roald-dahl-jackanory-go-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council creates more than 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council creates more than 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-creates-more-than-1000-extra-places-at-wraparound-childcare-clubs-msn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-creates-more-than-1000-extra-places-at-wraparound-childcare-clubs-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in 80s dies after car hits truck in layby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision on St Neots Road outside Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-in-80s-dies-after-car-hits-truck-in-layby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-in-80s-dies-after-car-hits-truck-in-layby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad killed by driver streaming TikTok video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norman Case's family say he had dropped his two children at a school bus stop before the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dad-killed-by-driver-streaming-tiktok-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/dad-killed-by-driver-streaming-tiktok-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£45k to expand digital book collection in Central Bedfordshire libraries - biggleswadetoday.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;45k to expand digital book collection in Central Bedfordshire libraries&nbsp;&nbsp;biggleswadetoday.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/45k-to-expand-digital-book-collection-in-central-bedfordshire-libraries-biggleswadetodaycouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/45k-to-expand-digital-book-collection-in-central-bedfordshire-libraries-biggleswadetodaycouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£45k to expand digital book collection in Central Bedfordshire libraries - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[&pound;45k to expand digital book collection in Central Bedfordshire libraries&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/45k-to-expand-digital-book-collection-in-central-bedfordshire-libraries-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/45k-to-expand-digital-book-collection-in-central-bedfordshire-libraries-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs call for pause on plan to close 12-pupil school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter highlights the "real strength of feeling" in a village after 500 people sign a petition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mps-call-for-pause-on-plan-to-close-12-pupil-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mps-call-for-pause-on-plan-to-close-12-pupil-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Milton Keynes swallowing up Bedfordshire?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Bedfordshire worry about the future after plans surface for an estate straddling the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/is-milton-keynes-swallowing-up-bedfordshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/is-milton-keynes-swallowing-up-bedfordshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fund available to support Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with rising heating oil costs - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[New fund available to support Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with rising heating oil costs&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-fund-available-to-support-central-bedfordshire-residents-struggling-with-rising-heating-oil-costs-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-fund-available-to-support-central-bedfordshire-residents-struggling-with-rising-heating-oil-costs-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fund available to support Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with rising heating oil costs - biggleswadetoday.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New fund available to support Central Bedfordshire residents struggling with rising heating oil costs&nbsp;&nbsp;biggleswadetoday.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-fund-available-to-support-central-bedfordshire-residents-struggling-with-rising-heating-oil-costs-biggleswadetodaycouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-fund-available-to-support-central-bedfordshire-residents-struggling-with-rising-heating-oil-costs-biggleswadetodaycouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire - msn.com]]></title><description><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;msn.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-msncom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-msncom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-msn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watford announce £16.2m loss for 2024-25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship club Watford announce a &pound;16.2m pre-tax loss for the 12 months ending on 30 June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-announce-162m-loss-for-2024-25/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watford-announce-162m-loss-for-2024-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus strike plans over sexual harassment claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at Arriva Luton are set to strike over allegations and the suspension of a union rep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bus-strike-plans-over-sexual-harassment-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bus-strike-plans-over-sexual-harassment-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council creates more than 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council creates more than 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-creates-more-than-1000-extra-places-at-wraparound-childcare-clubs-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-creates-more-than-1000-extra-places-at-wraparound-childcare-clubs-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedfordshire new town could house 150,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP calls for local people around Tempsford to be looked after as building work looms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedfordshire-new-town-could-house-150000-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bedfordshire-new-town-could-house-150000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car passenger dies following two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man is arrested after the woman, in her 90s, died at the scene and another suffered serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/car-passenger-dies-following-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/car-passenger-dies-following-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP's aide admits possessing indecent child images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conor McGrath pleads guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mps-aide-admits-possessing-indecent-child-images/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/mps-aide-admits-possessing-indecent-child-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We got the life sentence', says murder victim's family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carol Georgiou's sisters encourage victims of domestic abuse to seek help and support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-got-the-life-sentence-says-murder-victims-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/we-got-the-life-sentence-says-murder-victims-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaged drain repair work to start on M1]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of overnight closures will take place for a week between junctions 12 and 13 in Bedfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/damaged-drain-repair-work-to-start-on-m1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/damaged-drain-repair-work-to-start-on-m1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council creates more than 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs - leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council creates more than 1,000 extra places at wraparound childcare clubs&nbsp;&nbsp;leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-creates-more-than-1000-extra-places-at-wraparound-childcare-clubs-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-creates-more-than-1000-extra-places-at-wraparound-childcare-clubs-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision on drive-throughs near Universal delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says the site is on a floodplain and is not "essential infrastructure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/decision-on-drive-throughs-near-universal-delayed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/decision-on-drive-throughs-near-universal-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statue unveiled to honour Open University founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The statue celebrates the life of an MP who was behind the creation of the university.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/statue-unveiled-to-honour-open-university-founder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/statue-unveiled-to-honour-open-university-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delivery driver who drowned wife in hot tub jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge describes the murder as "brutal" and hands the husband a mandatory life sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/delivery-driver-who-drowned-wife-in-hot-tub-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/delivery-driver-who-drowned-wife-in-hot-tub-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman sentenced over threats to kill Angela Rayner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, is given a community order after admitting leaving the messages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-sentenced-over-threats-to-kill-angela-rayner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/woman-sentenced-over-threats-to-kill-angela-rayner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could council elections see power changes in Herts?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Hertfordshire councils have elections in May, with changes of political control possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/could-council-elections-see-power-changes-in-herts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/could-council-elections-see-power-changes-in-herts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home plan for former industrial site approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the last parcel of land to be developed from the old Elementis works in the village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-home-plan-for-former-industrial-site-approved/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/care-home-plan-for-former-industrial-site-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton's Adebayo to miss rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luton Town striker Elijah Adebayo is ruled out for the rest of the season, just nine days after making his first-team comeback following a long injury lay-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lutons-adebayo-to-miss-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/lutons-adebayo-to-miss-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies after crashing into tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the man in his 60s died at the scene and his family are being supported by officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-tree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail scheme delay may impact Gatwick and Universal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme was paused in 2022 and has not been reinstated, ministers hear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-scheme-delay-may-impact-gatwick-and-universal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/rail-scheme-delay-may-impact-gatwick-and-universal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire - leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA['Small but important' flooding interventions and highways improvements made across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/small-but-important-flooding-interventions-and-highways-improvements-made-across-central-bedfordshire-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The story of the WWII RAF crash lost for 80 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four servicemen were killed, but relatives didn&rsquo;t how they died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-story-of-the-wwii-raf-crash-lost-for-80-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-story-of-the-wwii-raf-crash-lost-for-80-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempsford and Milton Keynes expansion towards Central Bedfordshire included in government new town shortlist - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tempsford and Milton Keynes expansion towards Central Bedfordshire included in government new town shortlist&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tempsford-and-milton-keynes-expansion-towards-central-bedfordshire-included-in-government-new-town-shortlist-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tempsford-and-milton-keynes-expansion-towards-central-bedfordshire-included-in-government-new-town-shortlist-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempsford and Milton Keynes expansion towards Central Bedfordshire included in government new town shortlist - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tempsford and Milton Keynes expansion towards Central Bedfordshire included in government new town shortlist&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tempsford-and-milton-keynes-expansion-towards-central-bedfordshire-included-in-government-new-town-shortlist-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tempsford-and-milton-keynes-expansion-towards-central-bedfordshire-included-in-government-new-town-shortlist-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves' 114-match winning run ended by Sherrock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beau Greaves' record run of 114 consecutive wins in the PDC Women's Series is ended by Fallon Sherrock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/greaves-114-match-winning-run-ended-by-sherrock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/greaves-114-match-winning-run-ended-by-sherrock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucket list for terminally ill retired police dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bane's family is told he has just weeks to live, having collapsed at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bucket-list-for-terminally-ill-retired-police-dog/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/bucket-list-for-terminally-ill-retired-police-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver's pothole legal action disappoints council]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge orders a county council to repair roads after Derek Bennett goes to court over the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drivers-pothole-legal-action-disappoints-council/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/drivers-pothole-legal-action-disappoints-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milliner describes joy of seeing Rita Ora in design]]></title><description><![CDATA["Seeing Rita Ora wearing that hat at the Oscars Vanity Fair Party, was just wow," says Rose Collins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milliner-describes-joy-of-seeing-rita-ora-in-design/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milliner-describes-joy-of-seeing-rita-ora-in-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't let panic attacks rule my life any more']]></title><description><![CDATA[Musician and author Izzy Judd says she has learned to live with anxiety and to calm her mind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-cant-let-panic-attacks-rule-my-life-any-more/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-cant-let-panic-attacks-rule-my-life-any-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating fish at dirty river is idiotic, says charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water samples from the River Great Ouse show E.coli levels are far exceeding safe limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eating-fish-at-dirty-river-is-idiotic-says-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/eating-fish-at-dirty-river-is-idiotic-says-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling collections to resume after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says it is ready to restart the service after a "catastrophic fire" at a waste facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recycling-collections-to-resume-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recycling-collections-to-resume-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing driver still feels in 'limbo' over health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Macintyre says following chemotherapy treatment his condition got worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/racing-driver-still-feels-in-limbo-over-health/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/racing-driver-still-feels-in-limbo-over-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribute paid to teen killed in motorbike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Lexi Catlin say she was "kind and outgoing", on what would have been her 16th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tribute-paid-to-teen-killed-in-motorbike-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/tribute-paid-to-teen-killed-in-motorbike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life']]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the victims of James Bubb, who raped vulnerable teenagers he met online, speaks to the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/a-special-constable-raped-me-and-made-me-fear-for-my-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/a-special-constable-raped-me-and-made-me-fear-for-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic Relief helps community pantry's 600 families]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "low cost" food pantry says it is seeing the direct impact of Red Nose Day fundraising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/comic-relief-helps-community-pantrys-600-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/comic-relief-helps-community-pantrys-600-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerbside dry mixed recycling collections to resume after waste site fire - Milton Keynes Citizen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerbside dry mixed recycling collections to resume after waste site fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Milton Keynes Citizen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kerbside-dry-mixed-recycling-collections-to-resume-after-waste-site-fire-milton-keynes-citizen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kerbside-dry-mixed-recycling-collections-to-resume-after-waste-site-fire-milton-keynes-citizen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerbside dry mixed recycling collections to resume after waste site fire - Luton Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerbside dry mixed recycling collections to resume after waste site fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Luton Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kerbside-dry-mixed-recycling-collections-to-resume-after-waste-site-fire-luton-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kerbside-dry-mixed-recycling-collections-to-resume-after-waste-site-fire-luton-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerbside dry mixed recycling collections to resume across Central Bedfordshire - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerbside dry mixed recycling collections to resume across Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kerbside-dry-mixed-recycling-collections-to-resume-across-central-bedfordshire-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/kerbside-dry-mixed-recycling-collections-to-resume-across-central-bedfordshire-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheatley leaves Audi amid Aston Martin link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley leaves with immediate effect after an approach from Aston Martin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wheatley-leaves-audi-amid-aston-martin-link/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/wheatley-leaves-audi-amid-aston-martin-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council publishes new Children and Young People’s Plan - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council publishes new Children and Young People&rsquo;s Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-publishes-new-children-and-young-peoples-plan-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-publishes-new-children-and-young-peoples-plan-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL five things: March wins could bring forth May flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport highlights five things to look out for in the EFL's fixture schedule on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/efl-five-things-march-wins-could-bring-forth-may-flowers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/efl-five-things-march-wins-could-bring-forth-may-flowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five teams vying for two play-off spots - McAnuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the BBC's 72+ EFL podcast, pundit Jobi McAnuff says five teams are vying for just two spots in the Championship play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/five-teams-vying-for-two-play-off-spots-mcanuff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/five-teams-vying-for-two-play-off-spots-mcanuff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I register to vote in the May 2026 elections?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s what you need to know about how you register to vote and when.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-do-i-register-to-vote-in-the-may-2026-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-do-i-register-to-vote-in-the-may-2026-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council backs calls for fairer school funding and urgent reforms for special education - msn.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Central Bedfordshire Council backs calls for fairer school funding and urgent reforms for special education&nbsp;&nbsp;msn.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-backs-calls-for-fairer-school-funding-and-urgent-reforms-for-special-education-msncom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/central-bedfordshire-council-backs-calls-for-fairer-school-funding-and-urgent-reforms-for-special-education-msncom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 20s dies after crash with guided bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police describe the death as a "deeply tragic incident".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-in-his-20s-dies-after-crash-with-guided-bus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-in-his-20s-dies-after-crash-with-guided-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick given lift home by officer after rape arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving Carrick home from the police station was "preferential treatment", a tribunal hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/carrick-given-lift-home-by-officer-after-rape-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/carrick-given-lift-home-by-officer-after-rape-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter ‘lucky’ to have survived meningitis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herts Mum Kate Speirs didn&rsquo;t immediately realise that her daughter had the condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/daughter-lucky-to-have-survived-meningitis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/daughter-lucky-to-have-survived-meningitis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say town's 'gang warfare' inquiry at an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the sentencing of two women ends their investigation into a series of "violent incidents".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-say-towns-gang-warfare-inquiry-at-an-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-say-towns-gang-warfare-inquiry-at-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boreham Wood hope for double after cup triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boreham Wood are now hoping to win promotion after lifting the National League Cup by beating West Ham's Under-21s on penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-hope-for-double-after-cup-triumph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/boreham-wood-hope-for-double-after-cup-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire service tolerating bad behaviour, says report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspector says Bedfordshire fire service leaders are not always promoting a positive culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-service-tolerating-bad-behaviour-says-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fire-service-tolerating-bad-behaviour-says-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adult social care in Central Bedfordshire given 'good' rating by watchdog - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adult social care in Central Bedfordshire given 'good' rating by watchdog&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/adult-social-care-in-central-bedfordshire-given-good-rating-by-watchdog-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/adult-social-care-in-central-bedfordshire-given-good-rating-by-watchdog-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton Keynes longlisted in City of Culture bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council says the news recognises the city's "bold design heritage" and "creative communities".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-longlisted-in-city-of-culture-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/milton-keynes-longlisted-in-city-of-culture-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing can go ahead, says inspector]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inspector agrees with a housing developer that the homes in Northamptonshire should be built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/affordable-housing-can-go-ahead-says-inspector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/affordable-housing-can-go-ahead-says-inspector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after hate crime outside synagogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say someone was threatened with a screwdriver in Borehamwood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-after-hate-crime-outside-synagogue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/man-arrested-after-hate-crime-outside-synagogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can't put a price on your life - get the meningitis jab']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Speirs nearly died from Meningitis B after falling ill while studying at university in 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/you-cant-put-a-price-on-your-life-get-the-meningitis-jab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/you-cant-put-a-price-on-your-life-get-the-meningitis-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling collections suspended across Central Bedfordshire following fire - Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recycling collections suspended across Central Bedfordshire following fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Leighton Buzzard Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recycling-collections-suspended-across-central-bedfordshire-following-fire-leighton-buzzard-observer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recycling-collections-suspended-across-central-bedfordshire-following-fire-leighton-buzzard-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fair fares petition gets 2,000 signatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say Watford passengers pay up to &pound;1,000 a year more than those using similar stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fair-fares-petition-gets-2000-signatures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fair-fares-petition-gets-2000-signatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former officer is barred after assaulting colleagues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Hornett would have been dismissed had he not resigned, a disciplinary panel concludes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-officer-is-barred-after-assaulting-colleagues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/former-officer-is-barred-after-assaulting-colleagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathedral gives birds eye view of peregrine falcons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The webcam is turned on for the 2026 nesting season as a pair return for a fifth consecutive year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cathedral-gives-birds-eye-view-of-peregrine-falcons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cathedral-gives-birds-eye-view-of-peregrine-falcons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling collections suspended across Central Bedfordshire following fire - leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recycling collections suspended across Central Bedfordshire following fire&nbsp;&nbsp;leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recycling-collections-suspended-across-central-bedfordshire-following-fire-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/recycling-collections-suspended-across-central-bedfordshire-following-fire-leightonbuzzardonlinecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Yoga Festival plans for its 10th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers hope to welcome up to 1,500 people over four days to the festival near Marlow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/world-yoga-festival-plans-for-its-10th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/world-yoga-festival-plans-for-its-10th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a full election in Milton Keynes mean change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city has undergone a boundary review and will be part of new centralised vote hub trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/could-a-full-election-in-milton-keynes-mean-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/could-a-full-election-in-milton-keynes-mean-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 under investigation after crackdown on blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[2 under investigation after crackdown on blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/2-under-investigation-after-crackdown-on-blue-badge-misuse-in-central-bedfordshire-msn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/2-under-investigation-after-crackdown-on-blue-badge-misuse-in-central-bedfordshire-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one motherless mum found her 'village' on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abbie says she felt "really lost" when her mum Jayne died of cancer while she was pregnant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-one-motherless-mum-found-her-village-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/how-one-motherless-mum-found-her-village-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hairdressers upcycle brushes for vulnerable women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shine Together collects and cleans unwanted hairbrushes which they send out in care packs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hairdressers-upcycle-brushes-for-vulnerable-women/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/hairdressers-upcycle-brushes-for-vulnerable-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From stereotypes to 'mental load' &ndash; how do women feel about gender equality?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the pressures facing women at home, work and wider society?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/from-stereotypes-to-mental-load-ndash-how-do-women-feel-about-gender-equality/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/from-stereotypes-to-mental-load-ndash-how-do-women-feel-about-gender-equality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/londons-burning-actor-john-alford-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/londons-burning-actor-john-alford-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrests as teenager dies in motorbike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15-year-old girl was a pillion passenger on the motorbike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/three-arrests-as-teenager-dies-in-motorbike-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/three-arrests-as-teenager-dies-in-motorbike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo celebrates first UK-born elephant shrews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Zoo says the newborns are a "significant victory for the wider zoological community".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/zoo-celebrates-first-uk-born-elephant-shrews/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/zoo-celebrates-first-uk-born-elephant-shrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[500 homes approved despite fears of extra traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents also fear the development will hinder access to services, such as schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/500-homes-approved-despite-fears-of-extra-traffic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/500-homes-approved-despite-fears-of-extra-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New life for Bedfordshire’s burnt down pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chequers Inn in Wootton was set on fire by the landlord who took his own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-life-for-bedfordshires-burnt-down-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/new-life-for-bedfordshires-burnt-down-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s first baby elephant shrews are born in Herts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hertfordshire Zoo has welcomed the offspring after a breeding pair arrived last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/uks-first-baby-elephant-shrews-are-born-in-herts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/uks-first-baby-elephant-shrews-are-born-in-herts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 under investigation after crackdown on blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire - Biggleswade Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[2 under investigation after crackdown on blue badge misuse in Central Bedfordshire&nbsp;&nbsp;Biggleswade Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/2-under-investigation-after-crackdown-on-blue-badge-misuse-in-central-bedfordshire-biggleswade-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/2-under-investigation-after-crackdown-on-blue-badge-misuse-in-central-bedfordshire-biggleswade-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silverware worth £25,000 stolen from church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Items taken include the Barley Chalice, which is more than 400 years old and worth about &pound;15,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/silverware-worth-25000-stolen-from-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/silverware-worth-25000-stolen-from-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Forever chemicals' in water linked to film studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film studio closed in 2014 and is now a multi-million pound housing complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/forever-chemicals-in-water-linked-to-film-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/forever-chemicals-in-water-linked-to-film-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal tries to ban drones over theme park site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company issues a warning about "unauthorised" drone filming of its site near Bedford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universal-tries-to-ban-drones-over-theme-park-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/universal-tries-to-ban-drones-over-theme-park-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myles Smith says Luton is ‘the greatest’]]></title><description><![CDATA[He returned to his hometown for a surprise gig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-says-luton-is-the-greatest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-says-luton-is-the-greatest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Frustrating draw signals end of Watford play-off dream']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Watford fan writer Christian Fuller on the likely consequence of the Hornets' 1-1 draw against already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/frustrating-draw-signals-end-of-watford-play-off-dream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/frustrating-draw-signals-end-of-watford-play-off-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seek further victims of sex offender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives made the plea as part of a BBC Crimewatch episode which was broadcast on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-seek-further-victims-of-sex-offender/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-seek-further-victims-of-sex-offender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myles Smith welcomed home at surprise Luton show]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the crowd was Myles Smith's proud mum, who says Luton helped get her son where he is today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-welcomed-home-at-surprise-luton-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/myles-smith-welcomed-home-at-surprise-luton-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief constable arrests fleeing shoplifter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief constable Simon Megicks helps detain shoplifters while on patrol with officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-chief-constable-arrests-fleeing-shoplifter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/police-chief-constable-arrests-fleeing-shoplifter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I will lose everything’ if rail depot is built]]></title><description><![CDATA[People near Milton Keynes express concerns over the proposed East West Rail development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-will-lose-everything-if-rail-depot-is-built/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/i-will-lose-everything-if-rail-depot-is-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Car missing a wheel driven on M1 after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorway cameras capture the car hitting the central reservation before continuing badly damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-car-missing-a-wheel-driven-on-m1-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/watch-car-missing-a-wheel-driven-on-m1-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town's multi-storey car park to be demolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1960s site is at the end of its operational life due to structural deterioration, a report says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/towns-multi-storey-car-park-to-be-demolished/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/towns-multi-storey-car-park-to-be-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV captures moment police officer knocked unconscious by headbutt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attack took place in hospital, where the man had been taken after his arrest over a car crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cctv-captures-moment-police-officer-knocked-unconscious-by-headbutt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/cctv-captures-moment-police-officer-knocked-unconscious-by-headbutt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner with MS breaks half marathon record time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris White breaks the record despite being told to avoid intense exercise after his diagnosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/runner-with-ms-breaks-half-marathon-record-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/runner-with-ms-breaks-half-marathon-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fallen tree causes train cancellations]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Northwestern Railway says the service will be off for the rest of the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fallen-tree-causes-train-cancellations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/fallen-tree-causes-train-cancellations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambler who lost &pound;250,000 'suffered in silence']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who gambled for 15 years says he "suffered in silence" until he realised he needed help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gambler-who-lost-pound250000-suffered-in-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/gambler-who-lost-pound250000-suffered-in-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closed private school asks parents for donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students could still sit their GCSEs if the school finds an investor, its administrators say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/closed-private-school-asks-parents-for-donations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/closed-private-school-asks-parents-for-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figures reveal dangers binmen in Central Bedfordshire face as 69 workplace injuries recorded - Bedford Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures reveal dangers binmen in Central Bedfordshire face as 69 workplace injuries recorded&nbsp;&nbsp;Bedford Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/figures-reveal-dangers-binmen-in-central-bedfordshire-face-as-69-workplace-injuries-recorded-bedford-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/figures-reveal-dangers-binmen-in-central-bedfordshire-face-as-69-workplace-injuries-recorded-bedford-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The vibrant social hub which became an ‘eyesore’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to regenerate the Agora Centre in Wolverton have yet to materialise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-vibrant-social-hub-which-became-an-eyesore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/central-bedfordshire/the-vibrant-social-hub-which-became-an-eyesore/</guid></item></channel></rss>