Bedford Borough Council said it is implementing a series of “strategic measures” to ensure sustainable “high-quality” care services are available to residents that need it. A government report...
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Deadly striking duo help Real Bedford continue unbeaten run at the...
At 23 and 21 league goals respectively, Joey Evans and Ben Stevens are helping Real Bedford forge their title challenge and the duo were in the goals again over the past few...
Wheelchair racing coach wins prestigious England Athletics award
A dedicated athletics coach from Bedford has won a prestigious award at the Athletics Eastern Region Volunteer Awards held in Bury St Edmunds on 18th November...
Have your say in this year’s Bedford Borough Council budget consultation
Once again, Bedfordians have the chance to give their views on the council's proposed budget for the coming year, in a public consultation that ends on 21 December. You can take part in the consultation...
Sam Price joins Beyond Detention as new CEO
Bedford-based charity Beyond Detention has announced the appointment of Sam Price as its new CEO. The charity supports those detained at Yarl's Wood Detention Centre in Bedford Borough...
Two Bedford Schoolboys selected for England Under 18 rugby camp
Two Upper Sixth formers have joined the long list of names to join up with an England squad from Bedford School after being selected for the England Under-18 Rugby Development Squad...
Letters: Join us and take part in Sue Ryder’s December Dash...
We lost my Dad to cancer in 2015, just 18 months after we’d lost my Mum to the same illness. Dad was cared for by the excellent Sue Ryder Nurses in his last days and we wanted to give something back to...
Jail for sexual abuser who left teenager feeling like a “prisoner...
A predator who left his victim feeling like a “prisoner in her own home” has been jailed for three years for sexual assault. Wright Tebeck approached the teenage girl he knew while she was working in her front...
Paula Radcliffe Way road works to be completed by 15 December
Motorists will have cause for pre-Christmas celebrations as the Paula Radcliffe Way roadworks enter their final phase, with completion scheduled for Friday, 15 December. In addition, extra signage will...
Bedford Tigers to host first ever wheelchair rugby league match
Following a successful launch in the summer, Bedford Tigers take their new venture into wheelchair rugby one step further this weekend as they host Sheffield Eagles at the University of Bedfordshire on Saturday...
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An entertainment company has been fined £16,000 following the death of a rigger at the Cardington Hangar Studios in Bedfordshire. Russell Bowry, aged 52 from Lower Stondon in...
So far this year, Bedfordshire Police has had 4,612 cases of domestic abuse and 3,431 of them had a child in the home, the county’s top cop has said. During the latest police and crime...
Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that on Sunday evening (26 November) it performed a controlled explosion of a device found on Bedford Embankment. In a statement on its social media...
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Bedfordshire PCC says domestic abuse figures “very upsetting”
So far this year, Bedfordshire Police has had 4,612 cases of domestic abuse and 3,431 of them had a child in the home, the county’s top cop has said. During the latest police and crime...
Council “committed” to managing flooding across Borough
Bedford Borough Council said it remains “committed” to doing all it can to help local residents and businesses “manage and mitigate” the risk of flooding. The council is marking this year’s...
Council to develop “joined-up” approach to address homelessness
Around 200 people contact Bedford Borough Council for homelessness assistance every month, a meeting heard. A report to the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny...
Anger as ongoing A6 roadworks adding “an hour” to some journeys
The roadworks on the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way are adding an hour to some people’s journeys, a borough councillor has said. During the council’s Executive Meeting (22 November) cllr Doug...
Two Bedford Schoolboys selected for England Under 18 rugby camp
Two Upper Sixth formers have joined the long list of names to join up with an England squad from Bedford School after being selected for the England Under-18 Rugby Development Squad...
Wootton Lower School to become a primary after two-tier proposals approved
The drive to move Bedford borough’s remaining schools to a two-tier system continues after Wootton Lower School proposals were approved. The council’s Executive heard last week...
Council introduces “strategic measures” for sustainable care provision
Bedford Borough Council said it is implementing a series of “strategic measures” to ensure sustainable “high-quality” care services are available to residents that need it. A government report...
Queens Park Community Hub Café reopens due to popular demand
The Queens Park Café Hub which was first opened by bpha and partners in March this year as a warm hub has reopened following requests from the local community. Open fortnightly during term time, the hub...
Wheelchair racing coach wins prestigious England Athletics award
A dedicated athletics coach from Bedford has won a prestigious award at the Athletics Eastern Region Volunteer Awards held in Bury St Edmunds on 18th November...