Southern League fixtures released as The Eagles aim for promotion
Bedford Town and Kempston Rovers both face tough away trips on the opening day of the Southern League season, as the Eagles pin their hopes on promotion…
New vegan soap and skincare business launches in Bedford’s Old Arcade
A businesswoman who worked on the procurement of the Covid vaccine has turned her back on the corporate world and opened a shop in Bedford’s Old Arcade, selling handmade, vegan soap…
New woman at the top for Bedford Borough Council
Laura Church will become the new chief executive of Bedford Borough Council after her position was approved at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday (14 July). Laura has worked in…
Bin better: Boozy Bedfordians and driver shortages put recycling drop-off points under pressure
A combination of lorry driver shortages, vastly increased alcohol consumption and closed charity shops are putting council waste collection services under growing pressure. Councillors were…
Local author’s new book celebrates the value of connection after a year of lockdowns
While the last 18 months have been hard for everyone, they have also helped put into sharp focus the things that we really value and hold close. Local author, Sam Binnie, finished writing her latest…
Found: Have you seen Marsha Penman?
Bedfordshire Police are asking for help finding a 15-year-old girl who has been missing from her Bedford home since Wednesday evening (14 July). Marsha Penman is…