27-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision near Bedford
A motorcyclist died this morning after being involved involved in a collision with a car on Thurleigh Road between Thurleigh and Ravensden. The 27-year-old motorcyclist…
Anti-social behaviour operation in Bedford wins Community Hub Award
An operation to combat anti-social behaviour, linked to street drinking, begging and homelessness in Bedford town centre, has been recognised at the…
St Paul’s Church celebrates recognition of its importance to Bedford
St Paul’s church in the centre of Bedford is celebrating its award as a Major Parish Church and being granted membership of the Major Churches Network, in…
‘The Bear is well and truly back’: Legendary Bedford pub to reopen under new management
Following a number of turbulent years, the Bear on Bedford High Street is set to reopen this Thursday (3 October) under new management, with an official launch party confirmed for 2 November. Operating company, Hawthorn Leisure has reached an agreement with Stuart Turtill to take over the pub, and managing director of operations, Mark McGinty assured […]
Bedford Athlete in bid to compete at Tokyo 2020
With a little under a year to go before the Olympic and Paralympic Games take place, a Bedford based athlete is attempting to raise support and money to be able to…
Longholme Cafe issue ‘missing duck’ amnesty
The owners of the Longholme have issued an urgent plea for their missing rubber ducks to be returned. And they promise that no questions will be asked…