Barley Mow Bedford is back in safe hands

The Barley Mow – the country’s longest-established and much-loved LGBT venue – is back in safe hands following the departure of its disgraced former…
Soupfest Bedford introduces ‘Sleep Well’ initiative to encourage more donations

SoupFest returns to Bedford town centre on Tuesday 3 December, but if you can’t take part on the day, there are other ways you can make a donation and…
Life sentence for serial burglar following Elstow break-in
A serial burglar has been jailed for life after committing offences in Bedfordshire and elsewhere around the country. Patrick Connors was sentenced to three…
Letters: How can I justify voting for an MP when I have doubts over their views?
I am a life long Labour voter and ex-Labour councillor. Putting a cross next to Mohammad Yasin’s name should be instinctive. However, on receiving my…
Your Bedford weekend starts here: 29 November – 1 December 2019

This weekend sees the beginning of Advent, so we can officially get our festive feels on.Get your Christmas shopping started (or finished) at the fabulous…
Interview: Local Beds band, Sara, launch their debut single today
Sara is the brainchild of 23 year old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Cosgrove, who launch their debut single, Little Nerves, today…