“We feel tricked” parents’ anger over school restructure plans
“We feel tricked” parents say they’ve been drawn into a Multi Academies Trust (MAT) under false pretences as re-structure plans emerge. Parents of children at Shortstown Primary School, Shackleton Primary School and Cauldwell Primary School, have spoken of their anger and frustration at how Heart Academies Trust has taken a U-Turn on its promises to […]
Bedfordshire PCC asks for £4.571m
The Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Kathryn Holloway, has sent a firm request to the Government, asking for an emergency fund of £4.571m to fight against the spread of gangs, knife carrying and gun use across Bedfordshire. The fund will come from the Home Office’s Special Policing Grant fund, which can dish out budget […]
Bedford Independent appoints sales manager
The Bedford Independent has appointed a sales manager ahead of its website launch in a few weeks’ time. Ann Rennell has a long history of working in media, starting her career working for Herts and Essex newspaper for 10 years, selling advertising into numerous publications across the group, working with estate agents, car dealerships, local […]