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Local News from Black Cat Radio – St Neots and Bedford.
Stay up to date with the latest news from St Neots, Bedford, and the surrounding towns and villages. Our news team brings you reliable, relevant, and timely updates covering everything from local council decisions and community events to public services, transport, schools, and more.
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Local News
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Nominations open for 2025 St Neots Initiative Annual Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 St Neots Initiative (SNI) Annual Awards, which will take place on Friday 21 November 2025.
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Man jailed for raping teenage girl in St Neots after plying her with vodka
A man who pressured a teenage girl into drinking vodka before raping her in St Neots has been jailed for more than nine years.
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Consultation launched on 20mph speed limit plans for Little Paxton
Cambridgeshire County Council has launched a formal consultation on proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit across most residential roads in Little Paxton.
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Beds Police appeal after fatal crash on Cardington Road
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on Cardington Road on Tuesday morning (7 October).
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Police appeal after fatal crash on A421 near Shortstown
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle collision on the A421 on Friday evening (3 October).
Sport
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St Neots Hockey Teams Experience Mixed Fortunes in Weekend Fixtures
St Neots hockey teams were busy across the leagues this weekend, with a mix of strong performances and tough defeats.
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WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUND-UP
It was a frustrating weekend for local non-league sides, with both St Neots Town and Eynesbury Rovers suffering narrow defeats away from home despite battling performances.
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St Neots Rower Receives Grassroots to Greatness Grant
St Neots rower Ricky Clutterbuck, 57, has been named one of 12 recipients of a new Grassroots to Greatness Athletic Grant, which awarded £20,000 in total to athletes across the UK and Ireland. Ricky’s story is one of resilience and determination.
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Basford United 4–0 St Neots Town
After two successive league wins, St Neots Town were handed a reality check on their midweek trip to Basford United, suffering their heaviest league defeat in over two years and the biggest under manager Cameron Mawer.
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Weekend Football Roundup: Eynesbury Rovers and St Neots Town Both Secure Wins
It was another action-packed weekend for local football fans, with both Eynesbury Rovers and St Neots Town coming away with victories in the United Counties League.
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