Chinese carmaker Chery is expanding in the UK with a new research and development centre at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire, following rapid sales growth and plans for UK-based manufacturing.
Strawberry Hill, a 377-acre former wheat farm in Bedfordshire turned natural woodland, has been permanently protected after a £1.5 million public crowdfunding campaign enabled the Wildlife Trust to purchase the land.
A 377-acre former wheat farm in Bedfordshire has been permanently protected as a nature reserve after a successful £1.5m public crowdfunding campaign backed by the Wildlife Trust for BCN.
East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) plans to cut 330 jobs and redesign at least 10 mental health services, including child and adolescent care and addiction support, to close a £25m financial gap. This move, mandated by NHS England, sparks fears of longer waiting times and calls for strike action from the Unite union.
Hosepipe bans across large parts of England are causing public frustration and a "culture war" over exemptions for vulnerable groups. Critics blame water companies for significant leaks and AI data centers for high water consumption, while experts highlight climate change and aging infrastructure as root causes.
Three members of the same family, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her daughters Natalie (15) and Nala (5), were found dead in their Bedfordshire home. An international manhunt is underway for the husband and father, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is suspected of the killings and is believed to have fled to Zimbabwe.
A mother, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, five, were found dead at their home near Bedford. Police are seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, who left the UK on Saturday. The family has expressed "unimaginable loss" and gratitude for support.
Police are searching for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, also known as Mark, after his wife Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and their daughters Natalie and Nala were found dead in their Bedfordshire home. He is believed to have left the UK for Zimbabwe.
Police are searching for a suspect known to a mother and her two children who were found dead in Great Denham, UK. The suspect is believed to have fled the country.
A mother and her two children were found dead at a property in Great Denham, Bedfordshire, prompting a murder investigation. Police believe the suspect, known to the victims, has fled the country. Officers responded to welfare concerns and discovered the bodies after forcing entry.
A train driver passed a red signal moments before a fatal crash in Bedfordshire, investigators revealed. Shaun Burton, 60, died and 162 were injured when his London-bound train hit another. The stationary train had stopped unexpectedly due to a fault.
Un trágico accidente ferroviario al norte de Londres deja un muerto y 33 heridos, 11 de ellos muy graves. Dos trenes de pasajeros chocaron al sur de Bedford, generando pánico entre los pasajeros.
A fatal collision involving two passenger trains occurred near Bedford, England, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Emergency services are on scene, and rail services are significantly disrupted.
Une collision entre deux trains dans le Bedfordshire, au Royaume-Uni, a causé la mort d'une personne et blessé plusieurs autres. Les services de secours et la police sont mobilisés sur les lieux.
Bei einem Zugunglück in Bedfordshire wurden mehrere Personen verletzt. Krankenhäuser bereiten sich auf die Aufnahme von über 50 Verletzten vor. Verkehrsministerin Heidi Alexander zeigte sich besorgt und dankte den Rettungsdiensten.
La police britannique enquête sur une collision entre deux trains dans le Bedfordshire, au nord de Londres. Les services de secours et plusieurs moyens médicaux sont mobilisés sur les lieux. La secrétaire d'État aux Transports s'est dite "profondément préoccupée".
La police des transports britannique enquête sur une "collision" entre deux trains dans le Bedfordshire, au nord de Londres. Les services de secours et plusieurs moyens d'ambulances sont mobilisés sur place. La secrétaire d'État aux Transports s'est dite "profondément préoccupée".
The UK government is investing £1.3bn in infrastructure for the Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire, promising 28,000 jobs and £50bn in economic growth. The funding will upgrade transport links and community facilities, with Universal's own £6bn investment contingent on infrastructure completion.
Victoria Pendleton, a decorated British cyclist, details her journey from a shy child to an Olympic champion and now a jockey. She discusses overcoming self-doubt, societal pressures, and personal struggles, finding new confidence in extreme sports and horse racing after her brother's death.
A man in his 40s, barricaded in a Bedford property after damaging vehicles, was shot dead by police after presenting a weapon despite negotiation efforts.
