Jail for Bedford moped rider who left friend to die
Ryan Glanfield has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after he crashed a moped he was driving. He then ran off, leaving his friend…
Midland Road shop keeps alcohol licence despite selling to children
A shop in an area of Bedford, described as “rife with anti social behaviour and drunks fighting in the street” has been allowed to keep its alcohol licence despite being found selling…
‘Load of rubbish’ at the heart of Queens Park multi-cultural parade
The popular Queens Park multi-cultural parade takes place on Saturday 29 June, featuring a spectacular sea creature centrepiece made of discarded plastic to highlight the importance of recycling.
Flying Scotsman to pass through Bedford this weekend
The Flying Scotsman will be thundering down the Midland Mainline this weekend, giving fans of the iconic steam engine a chance to see it in action. But, Network Rail have asked…
Court hears about “unhealthy fascination” of arsonist behind Borough fires
A man with “an unhealthy fascination with fire” went on an arson spree putting lives at risk and causing more than one-and-a-half million pounds worth of damage in the process…
Putnoe Lane death not suspicious
Bedfordshire Police say they are not treating the death of a woman who died on Putnoe Lane last night (23 Jun) as suspicious. Emergency services were called to the area at…