Fears for isolated new mums as health visiting service struggles with demand
There’s been such a massive increase in the number of vulnerable babies and children receiving health visitor support that the rest of the service has been buckling under the strain, a meeting heard…
Man in his 20s arrested following report of rape near Castle Mound
The area around the grounds of the Higgins Bedford and Castle Mound remains cordoned off while Bedfordshire Police investigate a reported rape. At approximately 12.40am on Monday (12 July)…
£750k funding boost to Bedford College construction facility
Up to 100 students a year will benefit from Bedford College’s new construction facility which has received a three-quarters of a million-pound funding boost thanks to a charitable foundation…
Bedford man narrowly avoids prison sentence over possession of child pornography
A Bedford man who over six years amassed a sickening collection of child sex abuse images a well as extreme pornographic images has narrowly avoided being sent to prison. Instead, 45-year-old Gary Scott…
Bedford sex offender banned from having children’s clothing at home
A Bedford sex offender was today (Tuesday) banned from having children’s clothing in his home. Frank Breen, 60, was caught with five pairs of children’s underwear when the police…
Bedford Blues sign forward reinforcements as squad for new season takes shape
Mike Rayer’s Bedford Blues side have made significant strides in strengthening their forward line, following a string of retirements at the end of last season…
Thurleigh Playing Field awarded £5,000 grant to enhance facilities and accessibility
A £5,000 grant has been awarded to Thurleigh Playing Field through Bedford Borough Council’s Rural Grants Scheme to help improve the site’s facilities and accessibility…
Bedford students shine at the English Schools Athletics Championships
Bedford students from across a multitude of Bedford schools and academies took part in the English Schools Athletics Championships at the weekend, with many punching above their weight to achieve success…