Black Lives Matter Protest to take place in Bedford Park
A peaceful, socially distanced public demonstration in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter protests taking across the world, has been organised for this Sunday (7 June) at 12:00 in…
Bedford welcomes customers with wider pavements, cycle lanes and Debenhams to re-open
New cycle lanes and wider pavements are on the horizon, plus Debenhams is to reopen, as Bedford town centre prepares to welcome shoppers as government…
Local radio presenter DJ Steveo sacked after racist social media post
In2Beats breakfast show presenter, DJ Steveo has been sacked after sharing what has been described as a “highly racist and inflammatory post on his personal social media…
Beds farmers joined by Jamie Oliver to protect post-Brexit food standards
Bedfordshire farmers are urging the public to sign a petition from the National Farmers Union (NFU) – and backed by Jaime Oliver – which has received over half a million signatures. The petition urges the government to ensure that post-Brexit food imports meet UK production standards, after amendments to new farming legislation were voted down […]
St Thomas More sixth former auctions Black Lives Matter painting for charity
A Year 13 student at St Thomas More (STM) School in Brickhill has been inspired by anti-racism protests to create a piece of art that she’s now…
Bedford School’s Kayde Sylvester selected for Saints Senior Academy
A Sixth Former from Bedford School has signed to move up to the Northampton Saints Senior Academy on a full-time contract ahead of the 2020/21 season…
Peaceful Black Lives Matter protest taking place in Bedford town centre
A peaceful protest has been organised in Bedford town centre to promote an anti-racism message and show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement…