Two HGV drivers who died in J13 M1 collision are named
The two HGV drivers who died in a road traffic collision on the M1 on the morning of Saturday 4 January have been named. Surjit Singh, 36, from…
Mark Rutherford STEM scholar lands a job at her former school
Back in August, Mark Rutherford sixth-former, Holly Perry collected her A-level results. A few weeks later she was back at the school in Putnoe, but this time as an employee. The 19-year-old returned to her alma mater as the new STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) assistant and events co-ordinator, following taking part in the […]
Get your nominations in for this year’s Bedford Independent Awards
The nominations for this year’s Bedford Independent Awards – in partnership with the Harpur Trust – are now open and we’re loving reading through the…
Letters: People’s Postcode Lottery raise £2.2m for Cat’s Protection
I would like to thank players of People’s Postcode Lottery, who have raised over £2.2 million for Cats Protection to-date.This has helped us find loving…
Bedford retirees step into Christmas with Brickhill Primary School choir
Just before Christmas, the choir from Brickhill Primary School entertained locals and residents at Oakhill Place Retirement Living Plus development on…
Witness appeal following Elstow Road convenience store robbery
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to a convenience store robbery in Elstow Road, Bedford. Three offenders entered the store at around 9.30pm…
Tavistock Street: emergency services confirm death of man last night
A man was pronounced dead at the scene on Tavistock Street last night (Tuesday) after police and ambulance services were called…
Bedford Borough’s Local Plan can now be adopted following inspectors report
The Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030 has been signed off by the Planning Inspectorate, meaning that it can be adopted as policy…