Bedford company named in legal challenge to ‘VIP lane’ Government contracts

A Bedford firm that was awarded six government PPE contracts totalling £160m has been added to the list of those being investigated by the Good Law Project as being in a ‘VIP lane’ for preferential…
Bedford student wins National Formula Ford races in action-packed Donington weekend

17-year old Alex Walker is well on his way to the National Formula Ford title after two more victories at Donington Park at the weekend, with Silverstone up next for the Bedford racer…
Letters: No-one should rest on the council’s laurels over commissioned East West Rail report
The report issued by the mayor was not issued by East West Rail, nor has it been agreed by them. It is written by a consultant that Bedford Borough Council (BBC) employed called SLC…
“No need to demolish Poets’ homes” says rail consultant’s report into East West Rail

Bedford’s Mayor, councillors and campaigners have welcomed a report that has shown that the East West Rail service could run effectively using just the existing four lines, and avoid the need to…