PM confirms lockdown easing delayed until 19 July but ‘huge relief’ as weddings can go ahead
Bedford wedding businesses have described the latest statement from the Prime Minister as ‘a huge relief’ after it was confirmed that nuptials with over 30 guests could go ahead from 21 June…
New Police and Crime Commissioner outlines his aims
The “staggering rate” at which officers are leaving Bedfordshire Police is a key concern of the county’s new Police and Crime Commissioner, a meeting heard. Festus Akinbusoye, who succeeded Kathryn Holloway…
Man arrested on suspicion of burglary after Black Tom break-in
Bedfordshire Police arrested a man in the Black Tom/Prime Ministers area of Bedford late last night (Sunday) after a resident witnessed him ‘casing’ houses. The man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of burglary…
Council in talks with big fashion retailer in preparation for town centre’s post-covid future
A council officer has revealed that efforts are ongoing to find space for big brands to move into Bedford as part of a massive effort to bring shoppers back to the town centre. A committee was told about a multitude…
Letters: Prevent food scraps going to landfill by signing up to ‘share’ app
We all need to do our bit to prevent so much organic waste from ending up in landfill. Bedford Borough Council does not currently have the facilities to recycle kitchen waste, so schemes such as ShareWaste…
Under 13 cricketers shine as 1st XI falter against table-topping Bugbrooke
While Bedford Cricket Club’s youth section enjoyed a bumper week of cricket, the Saturday 1st XI were brought back down to Earth with a heavy bump…
School staff take on world’s tallest abseil tower to raise money for new primary playground equipment
Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust (BILTT) staff are mentally and physically preparing themselves to take on the largest abseil tower in the world to raise money for new playground equipment…
Bedford athletes impress in new National Athletics League alongside household names
Bedford’s athletes were back in action at the beginning of June, with interest in the 10,000 metres alongside none other than Sir Mo Farah…
Clapham man jailed for his part in £1m car fraud money laundering
A businessman from Clapham, Bedford has been jailed for helping to launder cash from a £1 million car fraud. Atif Shariff acted as a henchman for master swindler Ravinder Randhawa as he made a fortune…