Council confirm that ‘magnet fishing’ is not permitted in Bedford’s rivers and lakes
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that magnet fishing is not permitted in any of the Borough’s rivers or lakes, after two unexploded devices have been dredged from the river since the…
Restaurateur’s herb growing bid gives planners food for thought
A Thai restaurant owner who wanted to grow his own herbs and vegetables gave council planners food for thought. But the planning committee decided that the application to build hydroponic greenhouses on land…
Great Denham lads and Dads kick off their football journey… Against Bedfordshire Police
A simple Facebook message two months ago has led to a new team – Great Denham Swans – turning out against the boys and girls of Bedfordshire Police…
Committee overrides massive village opposition to give permission to mother and baby unit
Councillors have overridden huge opposition in Sharnbrook to give the green light to a service for troubled new mums and their newborns. The planning committee was told that the occupiers of a converted…
Blues face trip to the Channel Islands as full rugby season returns to Goldington Road
With the exciting prospect of a full Championship campaign to come, Bedford Blues face some stern tests in the opening weekends of the new season…
Sign-writer error misunderstands the importance of being Milton Ernest
A signmaker with a liking for the works of Oscar Wilde was blamed for accidentally renaming a village in Bedfordshire. Milton Ernest was spelt as Milton Earnest – as in Wilde’s play ‘The Importance of…
“Dangerous” sex offender behind bars after travelling 51 miles to commit child sex offences in Bedford
A “dangerous” sex offender who travelled 51 miles from London to Bedford with two bags of sweets to commit child sex offences in Bedford has been jailed. Lee Millar, 53, of Locarno Road, Greenford…