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The money will be spread over 11 years. Stock image.

Central Bedfordshire Council to receive nearly £22million for highway repair

File picture of school pupils. Picture credit David Jones/PA

Record number of suspensions at Central Bedfordshire schools

File photo of Sandy Christmas Lights switch-on

Sandy Christmas Lights set to be switched on this weekend

Ian Dalgarno. Screenshot Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee Thursday, 23rd November 2023 Image: LDRS

Deputy PCC criticised over response to survey on perceptions of police

22 sexual misconduct allegations were made against Bedfordshire Police between October 2022 to October 2023

22 sexual misconduct allegations made against Bedfordshire Police

The relief road is now open

Arlesey Relief road is finally open

Panto treat at the Biggleswade Christmas lights switch on - Photo Paul Langshaw

Biggeswade lights up for Christmas

The Warden Abbey Vineyard sparkling brut 2019, made using the traditional champagne method, was judged one of the UK's top 100 wines at this year's Vineyard&Winery Show.

Top accolade for Warden Abbey Vineyard near Old Warden at prestigious wine event

St Andrew's Church Reverend Liz Oglesby-Elong with representatives from Tibbs Dementia and Save The Children .

Charity boost from Biggleswade’s annual country fayre

Sport

Amaru Kaunda celebrates his first goal in Biggleswade FC's win on Saturday. Photo: Guy Wills.

Round-up: ​Teenager stars for Biggleswade FC

​Mixed fortunes for Potton

​Mixed fortunes for Potton

Danny Payne's Biggleswade Town are hot on the heels of the play-off places.

​Round-up: Waders into top six

Action from Biggleswade's win over St Ives. Photo: David Kay.

Biggleswade see off St Ives in style

​United march on in FA Vase

What's On

Sandy Christmas Tree Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary

Sandy Christmas Tree Festival

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Three decades and counting for 79-year-old Biggleswade entertainer

Lifestyle

They will resume in late February.

Garden waste collections across Central Bedfordshire suspended from next week

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

More Lifestyle

The shelter will help teens to socialise. Image submitted.

Sandy Town Council supports new youth shelter where teens can socialise

Laurel’s On The Roof has a great atmosphere (photo: Niall Clutton)

Travel: Embracing the best of London’s gritty East End

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

UK Trending

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

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