Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Covid Hero (organisation or business) nominees
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the categories added to recognise the incredible efforts made by Bedfordians during the pandemic. We’re looking at the organisations nominated as…
Monthly column: Why I’m voting against the Police and Crime bill
The tragic death of Sarah Everard and the Met Police’s handling of a vigil for her has instigated a national demand for action to tackle violence against women and girls and sparked a renewed focus on…
Tom Grennan announces additional Esquires date after shows sell out in three minutes
Tom Grennan has today (Tuesday) announced an additional hometown date at Bedford Esquires after the first two intimate shows sold out in under three minutes…
Letters: Council must consider the environmental impact of EWR Route E
Bedford Council has affirmed its support for route E of the proposed Bedford – Cambridge railway, but why? This line, part of a longer East-West railway, has so far only been the subject…
Not just back to school, but back to the rainforest for Polam pupils
Students at Polam School were given an extra Amazonian surprise when they returned to the classroom last week. During lockdown, headteacher Darren O’Neil and Charlotte of Lola’s Garden…
The Brewpoint team are inviting guests to visit their new brewery – virtually
Despite lockdown preventing Wells & Co. from inviting visitors into their new home, Brewpoint, since building completed in July 2020, the team are using technology to bring the Brewpoint experience…
Bedfordshire’s Young Carers given a voice on National Action Day
A new podcast to give a voice to young carers in our county has launched today (Tuesday) for National Carers Action Day. Young Carers Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council have…