Taxi driver assaulted in ‘hate-motivated’ attack in Bedford town centre
Witnesses are being asked to come forward after a taxi driver was assaulted in Bedford town centre are the weekend. The assault, which is believed to be hate-motivated…
Popular Bedford ‘speakeasy’ Toast announces closure

Toast, the popular Bedford ‘speakeasy’ bar has announced it is closing. In a statement on their Facebook page they confirmed a rumour that surfaced late yesterday afternoon saying…
Lurke Street fire latest: Lidl to reopen this afternoon
Beds Fire and Rescue have confirmed that the fire on Lurke Street is under control and that Lidl will reopen this afternoon.
Fire sweeps through nightclub on Lurke Street, Bedford
Bedfordshire Fire Service say the fire at Six’s nightclub on Lurke Street started in an air conditioning unit in the roof of the building. Four pumps were called to the scene…
Your Bedford bank holiday weekend starts here: 3 – 6 May 2019

Take your pick of the best of Bedford this bank holiday weekend. Live music, Elstow’s May Day Festival, Northern Soul, poetry and more…