Bedford Develop given devastating news that their learning centre must close
The charity, Bedford Develop, will close the doors of its Tavistock Street centre tomorrow (Thursday), despite a valiant campaign by staff and students to keep the education centre open…
Care home sector prepares for covid announcements ‘with bated breath’
Adult social care leaders in Bedford are waiting with ‘bated breath’ for announcements that will determine the future for care homes. The Government is next week due to set out its guidance for…
Kempston to benefit from £15m bid to Government’s ‘Levelling Up Fund’
Major improvements to Kempston town centre are on the cards if Bedford Borough Council is successful in its latest bid for the Government’s town centre regeneration money. A bid for £14.9m from the…
Tributes paid to Wellingborough man found in fields between Carlton and Turvey
Tributes have been paid to Kamil Leszczynki, whose body was found in Carlton last Thursday (1 July). His family have described the 33-year-old as ‘cheerful and affectionate’ and said he will be missed…
Football’s coming home! England fans (and a Dane) give their verdict on tonight’s match
England’s footballers are hoping to make history tonight when they face Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final. If they beat the Danes, it will be the first time England have played in a major men’s final since…
Wonderful winners of Bedfordshire Carers’ photography competition announced
The role of carers has been placed in the spotlight, thanks to a photography project run by local charity, Carers in Bedfordshire (CiB). They launched their ‘My Caring Role’ photographic competition…
Organisers await decision on holding music event at historic Tofte Manor
Organisers have denied that they are trying to override the conditions of their entertainment licence as they bid to hold a third music event at an historic venue. The licence for Tofte Manor, between Sharnbrook…
Emphasis on personal responsibility as PM relaxes Covid restrictions from 19 July
The Prime Minister has set out his plans for ‘living with Covid’, with the aim of lifting most of the current restrictions on 19 July. Boris Johnson has placed more emphasis on personal responsibility…