Captain Sir Tom Moore dies at Bedford Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19
The inspirational Bedfordian, Captain Sir Tom Moore has died at Bedford Hospital today, his family have confirmed. Sir Tom Moore raised over £38m for NHS charities during 2020, by completing laps of his garden…
Government announces £760m for first stage of East West Rail project
The Government has announced £760 million to support the new East West Rail line connecting communities between Oxford and Cambridge, with phase two of the project connecting Oxford to Bedford…
Letters: Teachers and education staff should be prioritised for Covid vaccine
As a mother of three children, NASUWT Local secretary and school teacher I wholeheartedly support the NASUWT #Vaccinate2Educate campaign for all teachers and education staff to be prioritised for the Covid-19 (coronavirus) vaccine…
Blues welcome 12 Northampton Saints players to training as season prep hots up
Twelve Northampton Saints players have joined up with the Bedford Blues squad as part of the two clubs’ “strategic partnership”, as the new season draws ever closer…
Local heating and plumbing company go the extra mile to deliver community food parcels
A Bedford-based plumbing and heating business has been supporting vulnerable families in their community delivering food parcels. The team at LCA Maintenance Services, based at Elms Farm Industrial Estate, were inspired by the media coverage…