John Guinn Local Democracy Reporter
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Local Democracy Reporter with JPI Media covering Bedford Borough.

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518 Articles
over 1 year ago
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Large solar farm to be built near Bedford after plans approved

Concerns were raised over the loss of agricultural land

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over 1 year ago
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Bedfordshire Police admits further improvements needed to provide best possible service to the pu...

One of the most common concerns is how long people have to wait for 999 or 101 calls to be answered

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over 1 year ago
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49 taxi and minicab drivers in Bedford haven't taken English proficiency test says council

But the council says “the majority of drivers wouldn’t have a problem” passing the test

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over 1 year ago
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Report to investigate how autistic man who died in Bedford was failed by adult services

“...in retrospect, all professionals say they could see the train crash that was going to happen”

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over 1 year ago
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£22m loans 'essential' to update Bedfordshire police buildings says Police and Crime Commissioner

The most significant update has been the new £16 million custody suite at the force’s HQ in Kempston

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over 1 year ago
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Homelessness charity King's Arms Project submits plans for six new homes in Bedford

The plans also include a communal building at the rear of Priory Methodist Church, Newnham Avenue

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over 1 year ago
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Solar farm plan for land near Bedford recommended for approval

Bedford Borough Council's Local Plan is to protect the area from speculative developers, unless "material considerati...

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over 1 year ago
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New 24/7 adult gaming centre could be built in Bedford - as councillor says town centre is alread...

A councillor said there had been complaints about anti-social behaviour related to the town's night-time economy

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over 1 year ago
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Why has Bedford's River Great Ouse suddenly become polluted?

15 birds have already been removed from the river as they struggle to clean themselves

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over 1 year ago
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New Bedford takeaways will have to play their part in keeping streets clean

The Government has updated its guidance

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over 1 year ago
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Could an artificial pitch be on the cards for Kempston Rovers Football Club?

If plans get the green light, it will help grassroots football

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over 1 year ago
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Special ceremony to formally announce beginning of King's reign held in Bedford

The proclamation was read out twice in the town

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