Added Christmas stress for separated families – but help is at hand
When the furniture adverts on TV start promising delivery before Christmas, you know it’s time to focus on other aspects of a festive season in which the unwanted gifts could include…
Uproar at ‘environmental’ plan to kick taxis out of Bedford bus lanes
A plan to kick some taxis and private hire cars out of three of Bedford’s bus lanes has been slammed by drivers and councillors alike. Bedford Borough Council is consulting…
Under the Same Sky exhibition at Higgins Bedford opens this weekend
The first new exhibition at the Higgins Bedford since lockdown will open this Saturday (3 October) exploring artists’ depictions of the sky and the local impact of the weather. Under the Same Sky…
Haçienda legend, Graeme Park, on the Bedford airwaves this Sunday
On Sunday morning (4 October), Bedfordians are in for a rare treat, as legendary Haçienda DJ, Graeme Park, will be gracing the In2Beats airwaves…
Anger as Mayor hands Fusion £632,000 without council agreement
Bedford’s Conservative Group Leader, Cllr Graeme Coombes has said he is “astonished” that Bedford Borough Council have agreed to give Fusion £632,000 to reopen the Borough’s leisure…
Original artwork for just £20 at MS Therapy Centre’s online sale
Cost-conscious art fans are in for a treat this Saturday (3 October), with nearly 200 postcard-sized original artworks being sold for just £20 each in…
Coronavirus cases rise in Bedford as Mayor urges caution
Bedford Mayor has once again warned of localised additional restrictions in the Borough after a rapid increased in positive coronavirus cases in the area. 72 people have tested positive in…
Olly Murs to kick off next summer’s Bedford Park Concerts
Bedford Park Concerts have announced this morning that Olly Murs will be kicking off a brand new four-day concert series in the town, as part of his UK summer tour on 29 July. Olly’s summer 2021…
Drivers told to prepare for four week A428 closure between Bromham and Turvey
Repairs to a water main on the A428 between Bromham and Turvey will mean the road will be closed for four weeks from Monday (5 October). A full diversion…