Bedford man charged after breach of sexual risk order
A Bedford man has been charged with breaching a sexual risk order and sending threatening messages. Majid Akhtar, 31, of Old Ford End Road…
Kempston Rovers bow out of the League Cup
Rovers had to suffer another late goal, this time to exit the Southern League Cup. A stoppage time Aaron Smith goal was enough to send the Saints through in this encounter. The visitors couldn’t…
Government says East West Rail Project is “nationally significant”
The East West Rail Project has been declared a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), meaning that once comprehensive public consultations into the project are complete…
Your Bedford Weekend starts here: 20 – 22 September 2019

Happy weekend everyone!Enjoy the last of the September sunshine with a guided walk, become acquainted with the art of Chap-Hop or take a look around the…
Youth climate strike to take place in Harpur Square today
Young people of Bedford are being urged by campaigners to join the Youth Strike 4 Climate outside Bedford Central Library today at 11am…
All 14 Bedford Hockey Club senior sides in action for friendlies
Last weekend saw all 14 of Bedford Hockey Club’s senior sides in action in friendly matches. Whilst wins are always good, and there were a number of those across the Club, including 6-0 victories…