Central Bedfordshire Council5 days agoUniversal to 'put Bedford on the map', say localsThe theme park is expected to attract more than 8m visitors and open in 2031.5 days ago6 days agoUniversal theme park given planning permissionThe park is expected to attract more than eight million annual visitors and open in 2031.6 days ago7 days agoScout group hopes for Christmas miracle rebuildScout group blames Central Bedfordshire council planning conditions for rebuild delays.7 days ago11 Dec 2025Central Bedfordshire recycling collections resumeThe council says staff have worked at "breakneck speed" to get collections started for Christmas.11 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Residents fear Christmas bin collection 'nightmare'Central Bedfordshire Council and its contractor blame each other for the suspension of collections.10 Dec 20259 Dec 2025A1 underpass 'could cost up to £10m'A working party is exploring the feasibility of the scheme but there are no clear plans at present.9 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Bin service paused after 'contractor doubled price'A council says it hopes the collection of paper, glass, tins and plastic will begin again soon.8 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Council suspends dry recycling serviceCentral Bedfordshire Council advises residents to visit recycling centres while the issue is sorted.6 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Christmas fete cancelled after bed bugs foundResidents say they used to be proud to live there, but now "don't want to get nibbled in bed".2 Dec 2025...
