Willington development decision delayed by council planning committee
Don’t harm our village! That was the cry from Willington residents who turned out in force to object to a plan for new housing on farmland…
SMART CJS masked ball banks £10k for essential repairs, but more is needed
Over 100 people attended the SMART CJS annual dinner dance to raise funds for the SMART Prebend Centre, but an additional £10,000 is still needed for the…
Bedford’s political parties respond to Supreme Court ruling
After eleven Supreme Court judges unanimously ruled today that the Prime Minister’s progrogation of parliament was unlawful, we asked Bedford’s MP, MEP…
Empty Homes Week 2019: taking action on empty homes
As part of Empty Homes Week, Bedford Borough Council is shining a spot-light on long-term empty homes that have successfully been brought back into use.
Working Together for Our Town Centre
Town centres across the UK are in deep crisis. We only have to pick up a newspaper or flick on the TV news for the latest story of a national chain carrying…
How 260 Bedfordians raised £300k to reopen their local church
On Sunday 29th September, the Bishop of Bedford will reopen part of a church in Bletsoe which most people thought was closed for ever.
Spate of catalytic converter thefts hits Bedford
Bedfordshire Police have warned of a spate of catalytic converter thefts in the north of Bedfordshire. The vehicles targeted including Toyota – including…
Bedford Town’s weekend win gives a welcome boost for tonight’s Peterborough clash
Bedford Town made it six games without loss as they beat visiting Yaxley in the first twenty minutes of the game. The win followed a goalless draw against Aylesbury United last Tuesday…