Calls for more retail staff protection as man jailed for Bedford robberies
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) says violence on shop staff is on the rise with a 9% increase on violence or abuse on retail workers since last year. The news comes as a man who threatened…
‘Joyful reunion’ as 40-year-old photos are returned to their owner
Photographs, found on a 40-year-old camera in a charity shop, have now been returned to their delighted owner. Thanks to the detective work of photographer…
PM must apologise for care home comments says Bedford and Kempston MP
Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford and Kempston has asked the Prime Minister to apologise for laying the blame of 20,000 coronavirus deaths across the UK on care home workers and…
Have your say on Bedford’s future housing strategy
Bedfordians are being asked to make sure they put their views across on the Borough Council’s housing strategy up to 2026. The consultation, which is now open until 18 August…