Witnesses sought following violent robbery on Bedford footbridge
A man needed hospital treatment after being violently robbed by three men on a footbridge near Midland Road. At around 11.15pm on Saturday (5 September)…
Gale Trust awards SMART CJS £5,000 donation to support Bedford’s homeless
A charity supporting Bedford’s homeless has been awarded a £5,000 grant to help with staff costs in the coming six months…
Kempston-based business in the spotlight for 2020’s Small Biz 100
Once again, Bedford Borough is represented in the annual Small Biz 100, with Kempston-based Proven-Salle earning their spell in the limelight…
Borough Council prepares for upsurge of kids in care following lockdown
More children could be brought into council care as a result of months of lockdown and school closures, a committee heard…
Could you help shape NHS support for Bedford’s armed forces veterans?
An appeal has been launched for veterans – or anyone passionate about care for the armed forces community – to join a steering group to shape NHS support for former service personnel. The group will include those who currently serve in the armed forces as reservists, anyone who has ever served, as well as their […]
‘Much-needed’ repairs to B530 near Kempston Hardwick to begin
Essential works to rebuild part of the B530 near Kempston Hardwick are scheduled next week (commencing 14 September), after part of the road began to…
Avoid large gatherings to prevent Bedford lockdown say Council and Police chiefs
With coronavirus cases in England reaching their highest levels since May, Bedford’s Council and police chiefs are urging everyone to continue to follow…