Bedford Borough Council chief exec, Philip Simpkins announces retirement
Following a 30 year career at Bedford Borough Council, chief executive, Philip Simpkins, has announced that he will be stepping down from the role…
Tell your story as part of UK Disability History Month at the Higgins
The Higgins Bedford is asking residents to to share their experiences of living with a disability as part of UK Disability History Month (UKDHM). Launched on 18 November, UKDHM aims…
Bedford & Kempston MP says Universal Credit is not fit for purpose
In his monthly column, Mohammad Yasin MP aruges that Universal Credit is not fit for purpose, saying it has failed countless of his constituents…
Letters: Did you see Eric Clapton and Cream play in Bedford in the 60s?
I am researching a ‘people’s history’ of Cream and would love to hear from anyone who may have seen this show or any of their other UK performances, amongst their earliest shows was…
Kempston community church here to help tackle financial fears
Grace Community Church is urging people in Bedford and Kempston who have been impacted financially throughout the pandemic to seek help now and not…
Clapham village hotel loses planning battle to build four homes
A bid to build four homes on an historic hotel’s land has been rejected by a Government planning inspector. Bedford Council had rejected the planning…
Free parking bays created to support Bedford’s growing ‘click and collect’ economy
The introduction of 10 short-term parking bays designed to support Bedford’s growing ‘click and collect’ economy have been welcomed by the town’s retailers. The bays, at various locations…