Esquires smashes crowdfunding target to secure the venue’s future
A crowdfunder organised by the owner Bedford Esquires to secure the future of the iconic music venue during the coronavirus lockdown, has more than…
Handbags stolen after break-in at residential care home
Handbags owned by two members of care staff at a residential home in Putnoe were stolen during an overnight break-in. The members of staff at the…
Four big names leave Goldington Road in Blues revamp
Bedford Blues have announced the departure of four big names from their squad this afternoon. Winger Ryan Hutler and hooker Robbie Smith are joining backs Sam Leeming and…
Covid misinformation warning as half of Britain says it has been exposed to ‘fake news’
A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has raised concerns about the risk of disinformation spread on social media amid the coronavirus outbreak, highlighting…
Play your part in Bedford’s stand against racism
As the US emerges from its eighth night of protests against the police killing of George Floyd, Stand Up To Racism Bedford (SUTRB) is urging…
New kit deal for Bedford Town signals new start at the Eyrie
Bedford Town Football Club have confirmed a new agreement with a kit supplier for the new season, and have revealed their new home shirt. The club have reached an agreement with…
Harpur Trust donates 110 laptops for pupils in need in Bedford Borough
Bedford charity, the Harpur Trust, has announced it will be providing laptops to vulnerable pupils in the Borough, to support them while schools are…
View from the villages: Shared space
Cycling and walking is having a ‘moment’ since lockdown with the decrease in traffic as many residents in the Borough, me and my family included…