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Waiting on Zoom for a meeting to start is something many of us have gotten used to in recent years, but when the person who's meant to be on the other end of the line is someone you've...

People from faith groups, trade unions, politicians, activists and British Palestinians will be joining together on Thursday (6 June) to hold a 'Coalition for Gaza' rally. The Bedford Palestinian...

Waiting on Zoom for a meeting to start is something many of us have gotten used to in recent years, but when the person who's meant to be on the other end of the line is someone you've...

Bedford Town have announced that they have begun a series of ground improvement works at The Eyrie in preparation for the new football season in which they will play at Step Three....

Amateur and professional artists of all ages are invited to take part in a new community art project, with the chance to have their work displayed at this summer's River Festival. The project, launched by...

24 Hours in Police Custody is back on our screens this week and is going behind the scenes to reveal how police solved an attempted murder in Bedfordshire.

The leaders of the UK’s two main parties slug it out in the pre-election debates. Plus: Dionne Brown is sharp in new comedy Queenie. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, ITVIt’s time for prime minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Keir Starmer to go head-to-head in the first televised debate in the run-up to the general election on 4 July. ITV News presenter Julie Etchingham will host the broadcast and fire questions in front of a live audience. Sunak and Starmer have said they’re looking forward to the debate but, given the somewhat bumpy start to campaigning, this could well be an excruciating hour of TV. Hollie Richardson

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Today marks the start of the first-ever Indie News Week and we're really excited to use this time to tell you more about the Bedford Independent and The Bedford Clanger, and why...

A man was hospitalised with serious injuries today (Monday) after being struck by falling masonry from a building at Allhallows in Bedford town centre. Police and ambulance crews were called to the area...

Today marks the start of the first-ever Indie News Week and we're really excited to use this time to tell you more about the Bedford Independent and The Bedford Clanger, and why...

Police really raised the (chocolate) bar when they nabbed two shoplifters in Bedford Park on Saturday.

A Kempston hotel could gain 25 more bedrooms if the borough council grants planning permission.

The family of a former Kempston woman missing for more than 50 years are hoping a new police investigation into her disappearance will give them some closure.

A Kempston hotel could gain 25 more bedrooms if the borough council grants planning permission.

A Kempston hotel could gain 25 more bedrooms if the borough council grants planning permission.

A "demanding" toddler has adopted a new tactic to get what he wants.

Harrold's own John Hollowell is once again back in the medals, and this time on the world stage, as he along with his mixed bowls partner, Marjorie Convey won gold at the Disability Bowls...

Harrold's own John Hollowell is once again back in the medals, and this time on the world stage, as he along with his mixed bowls partner, Marjorie Convey won gold at the Disability Bowls...

A Kempston hotel could gain 25 more bedrooms if the borough council grants planning permission.

A "demanding" toddler has adopted a new tactic to get what he wants.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of several offences including a sexual harm prevention order breach and burglary.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of several offences including a sexual harm prevention order breach and burglary.

Ampthill’s longest-serving publican Richard Hammond got the bird when customers threw a surprise 65th birthday party for him on Saturday.

Ampthill’s longest-serving publican Richard Hammond got the bird when customers threw a surprise 65th birthday party for him on Saturday.

If you're not already registered, register to vote.

You only need to register again if you’ve changed address, name or nationality since voting in the last election.

To vote in the general election on Thursday 4 July your name must appear in the register of electors, be one of the eligible nationalities and be aged 18 or over on polling day. The deadline to submit application forms to register to vote is midnight on 18 June 2024.

Poll cards will be delivered to addresses across Central Bedfordshire from the week commencing 3 June 2024 with postal votes sent out from 11 June 2024. If you do not receive a poll card, you may not be on the electoral register for the address where you live. Anyone who doesn't receive a named poll card should register to vote.

You must produce a valid form of photographic ID when voting at the polling station. A free voter authority certificate (VAC) can be used if this is unavailable. These are available online or by post and require a recent digital photograph and National Insurance number. Images on a phone will not be accepted.

Marcel Coiffait, Electoral Registration Officer and Chief Executive for Central Bedfordshire Council, said:

Anyone not yet registered to vote should do so as soon as possible. It only takes a few minutes to complete the form online, and it will enable residents to have their say on issues that affect their lives. As the general election is taking place when people may be on their summer holiday, applying for a postal vote will mean you don’t lose your vote.

If you haven't received your poll card by 14 June, you can contact us by emailing electoral.registration@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or calling 0300 300 8008.

Find out more about the 2024 General Election.