The Latest Breaking News from Bedfordshire

‘People are just so fed up’: Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire voters on a mood for change

On the streets of Labour’s new constituencies, there was anti-Tory feeling – but also much apathy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Biggest by-election swings of all time: Labour shocks Tories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire

Labour achieved a great swing of 23.9 points in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which is high enough to be ranked as the second highest swing by Labour at a by-election since 1945.

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

Unbelievable moment as Tory minister downplays by-election defeats

TORY MP Andrew Bowie has claimed by-election defeats in Tamworth and Mid-Bedfordshire were “not gigantic” as he blamed the results on people…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2023

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter appeals against order to demolish spa pool

Central Bedfordshire Council said in July that an enforcement notice requiring the demolition of the ‘now-unauthorised’ spa block was issued

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

Appeal to be heard against demolition order at home of Captain Tom’s daughter

Central Bedfordshire Council said in July that an enforcement notice requiring the demolition of the ‘now-unauthorised’ spa block was issued.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth: Tories face tough byelection battles

Whether party can hold off Labour or Lib Dems will be crucial indicator of general election prospects

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023

Luton: Three teenagers arrested over fatal stabbing of 16-year-old boy

Police were called to Nunnery Lane, Bedfordshire, following reports that three teenagers had been stabbed at around 7pm

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2023

Three teenagers arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 16

Police were called to Nunnery Lane, Bedfordshire, following reports that three teenagers had been stabbed at around 7pm.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

‘It’s almost magical’: how robotic pets are helping UK care home residents

Animatronic cats and dogs have helped staff at a Bedfordshire care home to avoid medicating some residents with dementia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023

Nadine Dorries formally quits as MP

The former culture secretary finally handed in her resignation over the weekend, with a by-election now set to be scheduled in Mid Bedfordshire.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023