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Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect disruption as major road closures are in force around the Black Cat roundabout this weekend.

Today marks 80 years since Victory over Japan Day — the moment in 1945 when Japan surrendered, bringing the Second World War to an end.

The family of a motorcyclist who died in a collision on the A6 near Souldrop has paid tribute to him.

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after making two hoax 999 calls that sparked a major emergency response in St Neots.

In the first week of the new Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) scheme, council officers issued 54 warning notices to motorists in St Neots alone.

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A drink-driving suspect who was found snoring in his van in the middle of the road has been banned from driving for 18 months.

Three men who stole 22 high-end vehicles – including several from St Neots and Little Paxton – have been jailed.

Central Bedfordshire Council has agreed how it will spend more than £2.6 million from the Government’s Household Support Fund to help residents struggling with the cost of living.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering free Older Driver Workshops to help drivers aged 65 and over stay safe, confident, and independent for as long as possible.

Fraud investigations by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) have uncovered more than £437,000 in wrongly claimed support over the past year.

An amber heat-health alert has been issued for the East of England – including St Neots and Bedford – with temperatures set to climb as high as 33°C over the next two days. The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency in partnership with the Met Office, remains in place until Wednesday, 13 August.

Fire crews from Bedfordshire have been sent nearly 150 miles to help tackle a massive heath fire in Dorset – in an area popular with holidaymakers from our region.

It has now been nine weeks since St Neots postman Darren Willis went missing — and his family say they remain desperate for answers.

Cambridgeshire Police is urging residents to only call 999 in genuine emergencies after revealing some of the most unusual hoax calls they received last month.

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Sandy Heath transmitter, a key part of the UK’s broadcast network, has celebrated 60 years of continuous service.

The QEII Playing Field in Little Paxton has been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award, joining more than 2,250 parks and green spaces across the UK to receive the honour.

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a car in Sandy earlier today (Friday).

A teenager has been convicted of murder following the “brutal and senseless” killing of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor in Bedford earlier this year.

Time is running out for anyone hoping to start a career with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service — with just one week left to apply to become a full-time firefighter.

A woman has been ordered to pay £2,000 to Bedford Borough Council after admitting to committing tenancy fraud.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist tragically died in a collision on the A6 near Souldrop this morning (Thursday).

A man who stole more than £2,000 worth of alcohol from Waitrose stores – including one in St Neots – has been jailed for 20 weeks.

Detectives have released new CCTV footage as they continue to investigate the death of Jesbir Singh Khela, whose body was discovered in a burned-out car near Langford six months ago.

A brand-new community café has officially opened in the heart of Buckden, aiming to bring people together with great coffee, a friendly atmosphere, and a strong community spirit.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently dealing with an agricultural fire in West End, Haynes. (3pm August 5th 2025)

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Kempston on Monday evening.

Bedfordshire Fire Cadets have been named overall champions at this year’s prestigious National Fire Cadets Games, showcasing their exceptional skills, teamwork, and dedication against young competitors from across the UK.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has issued a critical safety warning after responding to multiple incidents involving hazardous chemical reactions caused by mixing common household cleaning products.

A man who died in a serious collision on the A1 near Wyboston has been formally named by police.

A Premium Bonds holder from Central Bedfordshire has scooped one of the two £1 million jackpots in this month’s prize draw.

Ste Greenall celebrates 2,000 ‘Full English Breakfast’ shows on Black Cat Radio after eight years of brightening local mornings.

Four people have been arrested in connection with a serious assault on a teenage boy in Papworth Everard.

A murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a burnt-out car in the village of Langford, near Biggleswade.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash in St Neots on Wednesday night.