Castle Road, Bedford closed after road traffic collision

Castle Road in Bedford has been closed between Pembroke Street and York Street after a road traffic collision outside Kidman’s Pharmacy. It’s believed an elderly lady has…
PCC calls for tougher penalties for those who assault police officers

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PPC), Kathryn Holloway, has called for tougher penalties for those who assault police officers in the line of duty. Commissioner Holloway…
Community rallies round to keep boating lake clear

For many years, the build up of weeds in the Longholme boating lake has been a blot on the Bedford landscape. A partnership between the Longholme, voluneers…
Cars and kites zooming into Bedford next month

The annual Bedford International Kite Festival returns to Russell Park next month and, for the first time ever, will feature a car show and a ‘Party in the Park’. As usual…
Making a splash to fight meningitis
Meningitis Now and the Swimming Teachers Association would like to invite parents and their children to take part in a new water-based challenge to help us fight deadly meningitis…
Try something new in Bedford Park this weekend with Have a go with Harpur
If you’ve ever wanted to try Zorbing or a terminator turmoil assault course, or maybe even just want to find out what on earth they are, then you’ve got your chance this weekend in Bedford…