News · 28 Oct 2026
Own goal enough as Bedford Town rise into play-off spots with Hednesford win
Bedford Town secured a 1-0 victory over Hednesford Town at The Eyrie on 27 October, thanks to an own goal by Hednesford…
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Sport · 28 Oct 2026
Throwers end of season report
Bedford & County Athletics Club celebrated a successful conclusion to their 2026 season at the annual Hammer Circle Reunion, an event that…
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Sport · 28 Oct 2026
News Match Report Hednesford Town 5 hours ago
Bedford Town FC secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Hednesford Town, moving into the final playoff position. The match, played on Tuesday…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Celebrity Traitors’ Joe Lycett’s tribute to viral TikTok nan
Comedian and artist Joe Lycett has paid tribute to Anne Hughes, a Welsh grandmother who gained viral fame after being caught in…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Gas is cut over unpaid bills despite payments made
Residents of a north-west London block of flats have been left without heating or hot water since 23 October due to historic…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Bonfire Night policing in Scotland will be ‘largest operation since Trump visit’
Police Scotland is preparing for its largest operation since President Donald Trump's visit in 2025 to manage Bonfire Night on 5 November.…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Terminally ill mum who can’t talk, walk or dress herself refused Pip payment
Rachael Field, a 56-year-old mother from Rhondda Cynon Taf diagnosed with terminal tongue cancer and given around three years to live, has…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Legal bid to overturn Drumcree march ban fails
The High Court in Belfast has upheld the Northern Ireland secretary's decision to ban the Drumcree parade, ruling it lawful. The ban,…
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News · 28 Oct 2026
Deadlock on devolution deal as deadline passes with councils still at odds
A devolution deal for Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK) remains unresolved after the government deadline on 26 October passed without agreement
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News · 28 Oct 2026
Waste facility given until 2028 to meet updated environmental standards
The Environment Agency (EA) has extended the deadline for Veolia's Stewartby Waste Management Facility near Bedford to update its operating procedures to…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Russell Brand tells court allegations had devastating impact on him
Russell Brand has described the impact of a 2023 documentary alleging sexual misconduct against him as "devastating," stating it caused friends and…
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News · 28 Oct 2026
Controversial plans for over 300 homes near Renhold approved
Bedford Borough Council has approved plans by Wates Manor Oak to build up to 330 homes on farmland at Salph End, near…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Suspicious package sent to hotel contained explosive device
A suspicious package containing a viable explosive device was discovered at a hotel in Ebrington Square, Londonderry, on Tuesday afternoon. Army bomb…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Patient living in ‘horrific pain’ due to UK-wide drugs shortage
Jill Kenning, a woman from Coleraine with multiple sclerosis (MS), is experiencing severe pain after running out of Nabilone, a drug she…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
Thick fog to create dangerous driving conditions for UK commuters
Thick fog is expected to develop across parts of the UK this week, particularly affecting the Thursday morning commute with potentially dangerous…
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UK News · 28 Oct 2026
King acknowledges ‘suffering of the past’ as Caribbean tour begins
King Charles III has commenced his nine-day Caribbean tour by acknowledging the "great suffering of the past" related to historic injustices, including…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Police failings in friends’ death on mountain ridge could risk lives, coroner warns
A coroner has warned that police failings in responding to a disconnected 999 call may put lives at risk on remote mountains.…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Unnamed celebrity accused of ‘inappropriate sexual activities’, court hears
A High Court trial in London is considering whether to grant an injunction preventing two news organisations from publishing the identity and…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
MPs have raised concerns that the planned switch-off of the UK's traditional copper-wire landline network by the end of January 2027 could…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Chancellor to promise £15m to tackle misogyny in Budget
Chancellor John Healey has pledged £15 million over three years to a new fund aimed at tackling misogyny in schools, workplaces, and…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
British and European officials are set to begin discussions on the future UK-EU relationship, including options such as freedom of movement, ahead…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex
Russell Brand, 51, is currently on trial at Southwark Crown Court in London facing three counts of rape and other sexual offence…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Men abused woman after her husband drugged and advertised her online, court told
Four men—Norman Macksoni, Richard Wilkins, Connor Sanderson-Doyle, and Mohammed Hassan—are on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of sexually assaultin
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Here are the road closures for Bedford’s remembrance events
Bedford Borough Council has announced temporary road closures across the borough for remembrance events on Monday, 9 November 2026. Roads affected include
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Plans for former Milwaukees nightclub resubmitted to council again
Plans for redeveloping the former Milwaukee’s nightclub site in Souldrop have been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council following previous refusals. The
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Expect FIVE WEEKS of overnight delays as major road through Milton Ernest closes
Bedford Road in Milton Ernest will be closed overnight for five weeks from 9 November to 15 December to allow for carriageway…
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Step inside this gorgeous 17th-century former rectory
A Grade II listed 17th-century former rectory in Clophill, Bedfordshire, is currently on the market for £2.3 million, according to Bedford Today…
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Company appeals council’s refusal of 179 homes on Bromham farmland
The Kler Group is appealing a council decision that rejected its plans to build nearly 180 homes on farmland north of Northampton…
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Bedford Ath return to winning ways with comfortable victory at Old Coventrians
Bedford Athletic secured a convincing 36-7 victory against Old Coventrians in their Regional Two Midlands East rugby match, marking a return to…
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Kempston tattooist ordered to pay £7,300 fine for bogus accreditation claims
Leah Carey, owner of Only Studio tattoo business in Kempston, was ordered by Luton Magistrates Court to pay over £7,300 for illegal…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Warrant for dad of A66 teen over funeral assault
An arrest warrant has been issued for Gye Worthy, 40, who failed to appear for sentencing after admitting common assault and resisting…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Boy, 14, denies murdering teenage girl whose body was found in park
A 14-year-old boy has denied murdering Lilly Jones, a fellow 14-year-old whose body was found in Duffryn Park, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, on…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank
SNP MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis, and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were detained by Israeli authorities for eight hours…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation
Ashlea Simon, former co-leader of the far-right Britain First party, was arrested by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of conspiracy to cause…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Parents who killed their baby have sentences increased
Klevi and Nivalda Pirjani, a couple from Wirral, Merseyside, have had their sentences increased following their conviction for the murder of their…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Boy who stabbed girl at school was radicalised online, says father
A 16-year-old boy was found guilty of attempted murder after stabbing a fellow pupil at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich. The…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Two charged over alleged plot to assist Iran in RAF Fairford incident
Two British nationals, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24 and from Westminster, have been charged in connection with an alleged…
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News · 27 Oct 2026
Tattoo business owner ordered to pay £7.3k over bogus claims
Leah Carey, owner of Only Studio tattoo business in Kempston, has been ordered by Luton Magistrates’ Court to pay over £7,300 following…
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News · 27 Oct 2026
New 40mph speed limit to be introduced on B530 just outside of Bedford
Central Bedfordshire Council is proposing a new 40mph speed limit on the B530 Ampthill Road near Houghton Conquest, Bedford. The planned restrictions…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
More than third of deaths of ex-prisoners on probation drug related, says report
A report by the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University reveals that over a third (37%) of deaths among former prisoners on…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
DUP MLA joins Lockhart’s call for O’Neill’s removal as first minister
Diane Forsythe, a Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly member, has publicly supported MP Carla Lockhart's call for the removal of Stormont's First…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Busted’s James Bourne says ‘hero’ brother saved his life with kidney donation
James Bourne, guitarist and vocalist of the band Busted, revealed that his brother Chris saved his life by donating a kidney. Bourne,…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has been confirmed as a co-host for the 2027 season of Junior MasterChef Australia, joining host Poh…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Following a government campaign urging the public to prepare for potential emergencies such as cyber attacks or extreme weather, UK retailers have…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Chancellor to cut tariffs on some staple goods to offer cost of living help
Chancellor John Healey announced the removal of import tariffs on over 100 staple goods, including marmalade and gherkins, ahead of the upcoming…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Chris Mason: Burnham faces crunch decisions and tricky trade-offs in his next 100 days
Prime Minister Andy Burnham marks 100 days in office amid a series of significant decisions shaping his government's direction. Labour's poll ratings…
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UK News · 27 Oct 2026
Kane ends England’s 25-year Ballon d’Or wait – how he bucked the trend
Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001, receiving the award at…
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Sport · 26 Oct 2026
News Match Report Match Report: Scarborough Athletic (A) 25 October 2026
Bedford Town FC secured a 2-1 victory away at Scarborough Athletic on 25 October 2026, ending a three-game winless streak and moving…
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Sport · 26 Oct 2026
News Match Preview Match Preview: Hednesford Town 6 hours ago
Bedford Town FC will host Hednesford Town at the Eyrie, marking their first meeting since the 2022/23 season when both clubs were…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Keir Starmer’s government discussed moving out of 10 Downing Street
Senior figures from Sir Keir Starmer's government have revealed that there were discussions about relocating staff from 10 Downing Street due to…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Heavenly Creatures killer Pauline Parker dies in Orkney, aged 88
Pauline Parker, known later as Hilary Nathan, has died aged 88 in Orkney, closing a chapter on a life marked by a…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Army officer killed by reversing Warrior with faulty alarm – inquest
Second Lieutenant Max George, 26, died on 21 June 2022 during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain when a Warrior armoured vehicle…
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News · 26 Oct 2026
Councillors challenge mayor over devolution plans
Opposition councillors in Bedford have criticised Mayor Tom Wootton for endorsing a six-authority South Midlands devolution proposal without consulting the
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Independent review announced into murder of student Henry Nowak
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced an independent review into the December 2025 murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton.…
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News · 26 Oct 2026
Video shows moment council investigates teddy bear café following complaint
A video showing a Bedford Borough Council planning enforcement officer investigating a property following a complaint about an alleged unauthorised change
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Drivers who killed mum and girl while racing jailed
Two men, Hardeep Bhachu and Jasskamal Riyat, have been jailed for causing the deaths of Justyna Hulboj, 27, and her four-year-old daughter…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Russell Brand asked assistant for female fan phone numbers, court hears
A former personal assistant to Russell Brand, Helen Berger, has testified at Southwark Crown Court that she was asked by the entertainer…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated openness to a future referendum on freedom of movement with the European Union, though no decision…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Consultant doctors in England to strike next month
Consultant doctors in England have announced a two-day strike starting on 25 November, primarily affecting routine and elective hospital services while mai
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Daughter wins £127k claim for caring for mum at home
Bern Rogers from Bristol has won a High Court ruling entitling her to £127,500 from her late mother Sheila's estate for providing…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Healey to shield low-income pensioners from income tax in the Budget
Chancellor John Healey will protect low-income pensioners from paying income tax in his first Budget, despite the full state pension rising by…
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News · 26 Oct 2026
Devolution deadline day – but agreement still uncertain
A government deadline on 26 October has passed for councils in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes (MK) to secure a £186 million annual…
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News · 26 Oct 2026
Bedfordshire soldiers laid to rest on the Western Front
Two soldiers from the Bedfordshire Regiment who died during the First World War have been laid to rest in France over a…
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News · 26 Oct 2026
Bedford council speaker remanded in custody after threats to kill charge
Tim Casswell, a Bedford Borough councillor and the speaker of Bedford Borough Council, has been remanded in custody after being charged with…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attack
US singer Chris Brown has received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after pleading guilty to affray for striking a…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 without power as Met Office issues new wind warning
Storm Boelo has left around 90,000 properties without power across parts of Scotland and northern England, according to the Energy Networks Association…
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News · 26 Oct 2026
Scam warning as fraudsters impersonate Bedford Christmas Market workers
Bedford Borough Council has issued a warning about fraudulent emails impersonating Bedford Christmas Market workers. The council clarified that the only of
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Spotify uploads lyrics for Dolly Parton’s Welsh version of Jolene in Irish
Spotify mistakenly uploaded the lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh version of her hit song Jolene in Irish. The song, recorded before Parton's…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Photos show potholes days before fatal crash
Photographs released by the BBC reveal that a road near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, was riddled with potholes days before a fatal crash on…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Dead whale found washed up on beach in storm
A juvenile northern bottlenose whale was found dead on Flimby beach following Storm Austen and Storm Boelo, according to the Maryport Coastguard…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Body found in search for man who fell overboard from ferry
The body of an 82-year-old man who fell overboard from the MV Caledonian Isles ferry near Arran has been found on a…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
Chancellor John Healey is implementing stringent security measures to protect the confidentiality of the upcoming Budget, reflecting concerns that previous
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
The UK government plans to double funding to £874 million to support Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to provide every rough sleeper…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Knighting Sinfield ‘easiest decision anyone’s had to make,’ says Prince William
The Prince of Wales, Prince William, described knighting rugby league star Sir Kevin Sinfield as "probably the easiest decision anyone's ever had…
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UK News · 26 Oct 2026
Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Boelo leaves 90,000 properties without power
Storm Boelo has caused severe weather across the UK, resulting in the deaths of two men due to falling trees. A man…
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News · 25 Oct 2026
Goalkeeper King sent off as Real Bedford lose unbeaten record at Bishop’s Stortford
Real Bedford's unbeaten run in the Southern League Premier Central ended with a 3-1 defeat at Bishop’s Stortford on 24 October, as…
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News · 25 Oct 2026
Late penalty seals three away points for Bedford Town at Scarborough
Bedford Town secured a 2-1 victory against Scarborough Athletic away on 24 October, moving up to ninth place in the National League…
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News · 25 Oct 2026
Bedford Borough councillor charged with ‘threats to kill’ after home disturbance
Tim Casswell, the speaker of Bedford Borough Council and Liberal Democrat councillor for Goldington since 2019, has been charged with multiple offences…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Four-year-old girl dies after fall from tower block
A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in Barking, east London, on Saturday morning. The Metropolitan Police were…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Board of Deputies of British Jews declares Greens to be racist party
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has declared the Green Party of England and Wales a racist organisation following the party's…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Couple were celebrating anniversary before Bahamas tragedy
Leanne Gregory, a 36-year-old mother from Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, died while attempting to rescue her two sons after they were swept out to…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Letter making claims about Meghan’s father written by his first wife, BBC understands
A letter containing allegations against Thomas Markle, the Duchess of Sussex's father, was written by his ex-wife Roslyn Loveless, the BBC understands.…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Burnham open to ‘honest discussion’ on EU free movement
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to an "honest discussion" about restoring free movement between the UK and the European…
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Sport · 25 Oct 2026
Mixed time for Bedford Hockey Club ahead of league wide slip date
Bedford Hockey Club experienced a week of mixed results across its senior squads ahead of a league-wide slip date. The Men’s 1st…
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Sport · 25 Oct 2026
News Match Report Scarborough Athlectic Away 1 hour ago
Bedford Town FC secured a 2-1 victory away at Scarborough Athletic, ending a three-game winless streak and moving up to ninth place…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Budget to include £1bn for social and affordable housing
Chancellor John Healey is set to unveil a Budget including over £1 billion for social and affordable housing in England, boosting the…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Prince William on how he once dreamed of becoming ‘DJ Xara’
Prince William revealed on BBC One's The Graham Norton Show that he once aspired to become a policeman, describing the role as…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
What a spectre – Bond boys bounce around London
The search for the next James Bond is reportedly entering its final phase this weekend with screen tests taking place in London.…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Could Somerset pub be the oldest in England?
The George Inn in Norton St Philip, Somerset, may be England's oldest pub, according to recent investigations by Historic England. Archaeological analysis
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Reward offered over murder in flat used as brothel
A £20,000 reward has been offered by Crimestoppers for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible for the murder of…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Habitat destroyed by Cairngorms fire to be restored with government funding
The Scottish government has allocated over £1 million to nature recovery projects, including £150,100 specifically for restoring habitats damaged by the Ju
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Thousands of people gather in support of Drumcree Orangemen
Thousands gathered in Portadown to support the Orange Order amid ongoing tensions over the Drumcree dispute, which centres on the Orange Order's…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Murder charge after body found in wheelie bin
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a body partially inside a wheelie bin in Plymouth. Devon and…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III is set to begin a nine-day tour of the Caribbean, visiting the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda for…
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UK News · 25 Oct 2026
Meghan broke contact with father in letter citing abuse claims
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, severed contact with her father, Thomas Markle, last year, citing abuse allegations. According to sources close…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Local Lioness wins ‘Minifootball’ bronze for England at World Cup in Croatia
Bedford footballer Savana Fearon has won a bronze medal with the England women's team at the 2026 Women’s Minifootball World Cup held…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Councillors unanimously approve plans for new Great Barford GP surgery
Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee has unanimously approved plans for a new GP surgery in Great Barford, marking a significant advancement in…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Air ambulance charity launches urgent appeal to help with rising fuel costs
Magpas Air Ambulance, a critical care charity based in Cambridgeshire, has launched an urgent £50,000 winter appeal to address rising aviation fuel…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Court papers reveal Bedford Borough mayor’s £2.7m interest in major rail scheme
Court documents have revealed that Tom Wootton, the Conservative mayor of Bedford Borough, holds a financial interest exceeding £2.7 million in farmland…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Bedfordshire fire chief warns major infrastructure projects bring significant risks
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a draft five-year Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2027 to 2032, addressing rising hazards…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Petition launched against 570-home Clapham development
A community petition has been launched in Clapham opposing plans for a 570-home development on open land between Highbury Grove and The…
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News · 24 Oct 2026
Search for missing woman suspended after body found near Bedford Embankment
Bedfordshire Police have suspended the search for a 36-year-old woman named Wioleta, who had been missing since 19 October. A body was…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai
Arif Patel, a convicted fraudster from Preston, Lancashire, remains at large in Dubai after orchestrating a VAT carousel fraud that stole over…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Sam Fender calls out ticket prices ahead of tour
Sam Fender has criticised the high prices of tickets for his upcoming 2027 Proper Massive Stadium Tour, which will visit cities including…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Mum dies after trying to rescue sons swept away at sea
A 36-year-old British woman from Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, has died in the Bahamas after attempting to rescue her two sons who were swept…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey’s Budget
The UK government will allocate £7 million in Chancellor John Healey's upcoming Budget to fund a full feasibility study on the possibility…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Met Police says letter with claims about Meghan’s father not shared with other law enforcement
In 2019, the Metropolitan Police received a letter containing allegations related to the Duchess of Sussex's father, Thomas Markle, concerning offences out
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Sport · 24 Oct 2026
News U21 loan Signing 15 hours ago
Bedford Town FC have secured the loan signing of Danny Anisjko, a winger who is a Latvia Under-21 international. Anisjko joins the…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams
In the latest episode of The Celebrity Traitors series two, contestant Miranda Hart was eliminated, intensifying the competition among the remaining player
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Before you crank up the thermostat, try these tips to keep your house warmer for longer
As the UK faces colder weather and rising energy costs, families and experts offer practical tips to keep homes warm without heavily…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Tory activist in ‘contract killing broker’ claim had worked for party HQ
Jack Ross, a former Tory activist who appeared in an undercover Al Jazeera report offering to "broker" contract killings, previously worked for…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan’s father
The Metropolitan Police is investigating reports that a letter containing allegations about Thomas Markle, the father of the Duchess of Sussex, was…
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UK News · 24 Oct 2026
UK to invest £100m in ‘world first’ AI Biosecurity Lab
The UK government has announced a £100 million investment to establish a national AI Biosecurity Lab (AIBL), described as a "world first"…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended his decision to appear on a celebrity episode of Channel 4's Gogglebox, which is part of…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets
Anthony Lee, the former Conservative Party director of campaigning, and his wife Laura have received suspended prison sentences after admitting to cheating
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Trial set for men accused of synagogue bomb plot
Two Iranian men, Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi, have appeared in court accused of plotting to target the Jewish community in Manchester…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissioner
Cleveland Police has yet to receive the £2 million funding promised by the government following a fatal crash on the A66 near…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Man dies after car crashes into supermarket
A man in his 30s has died after a car crashed into a Lidl supermarket in Wolverhampton on Friday evening. West Midlands…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Trump says Burnham ‘getting it done’ after Jackdaw decision
US President Donald Trump has praised UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's approval of production from the North Sea's Jackdaw gas field, describing…
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UK News · 23 Oct 2026
Green councillors face Labour deadline to disown Zionism policy
Labour is considering ending power-sharing agreements with Green councillors unless they disown the Green Party's recent policy motion that labels Zionism
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