Witness appeal after NHS workers’ tyres slashed at Gilbert Hitchcock House
While members of the public, police and ambulance service gathered for Clap for Carers last night (Thursday), three vehicles belonging to NHS staff at Gilbert Hitchcock House on…
Home care staff take on 280k steps challenge to raise funds during Mental Health Awareness Week
Home care staff at Brickhill’s Class Care are taking on the task of walking 280,000 steps during Mental Health Awareness Week to fundraise for their…
Bedfordshire rates highest in region as 84% of hate crimes result in conviction
Bedfordshire Police is urging victims of hate crime in the county to come forward and report incidents, as figures consistently show more than eight out…
Bedford Borough Council hosts first ‘virtual’ full council meeting
In order to comply with social distancing measures, Bedford Borough Council hosted its first full council meeting ‘remotely’ this week.The virtual…
Letters: Comedian Rhod Gilbert raises awareness of Stroke Association awards
I am writing to you on behalf of a charity that is close to my heart – The Stroke Association.These are incredibly testing times for all of us and…
Twinwood becomes latest of Bedford’s summer festivals to postpone until 2021
Twinwood Festival, the annual vintage weekend held near Clapham over the August bank holiday weekend, has become the latest large event to cancel its…