The Latest Breaking News from Bedford

Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer

The owner of Estrella is to buy the brands and transfer production to its recently built brewery site in Bedford over a transition period.

Evening Standard · May 19

Who is Emilio Gay? England batter in line for debut after being named in Test squad

Emilio Gay has been named in England’s squad for their first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, which is due to get underway on 4 June. Gay, 26, has hit three centuries for Durham this season, and appears to be in pole position to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett…

The Independent UK · May 13

Police shoot man dead in Bedford after overnight standoff

Man in 40s who was barricaded in property ‘presented weapon’ before officers fired, say Bedfordshire police

The Guardian - UK · May 12

DWP pays out £35m in Cold Weather Payments – how to check your area

Over £35 million has been spent on the scheme this year

The Independent UK · Feb 18

'I Thought It Was Genius': Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Revealed A Scrapped Dunkin' Ad That I Really Wish Made It To Air

America didn't run on Dunkin' in this version.

Cinemablend · Jan 21

Martha Stewart Uses an Enamel Dutch Oven for the Perfect Beef Bourguignon in Her Bedford Kitchen – and It Retails for Less Than $100

Martha has designed a chic yet sturdy enamel Dutch oven that's so good she uses it in her own home

Homes & Gardens · Jan 9

Cold Weather Payments triggered in over 400 UK postcode areas - full list revealed

Sub-zero temperatures mean eligible benefit claimants will automatically receive the £25 payment

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Nearly 1.5 million households to receive cold weather payment this year

Over 800 postcode areas have now experienced over a week of freezing weather

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Universal Studios theme park given planning permission for site near Bedford

The green light has been given for the UK’s first Universal Studios park, with construction set to begin ahead of a planned 2031 opening

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Universal’s first UK theme park given green light for Bedfordshire site

The company claims the attraction will create nearly 30,000 jobs in the region

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025