“Significant” reduction in number of Bedford Hospital inpatients with Covid-19
A greater proportion of unvaccinated people will end up in hospital, but as there are so few unvaccinated in the community, they don’t make up the bulk of inpatients, a meeting has heard. Ian…
“Upset” over slow investigation into missing Mark Rutherford million
A finance committee chairman has criticised the length of time being taken by a local authority to investigate why more than £1m regeneration money disappeared in the Luton…
Four changes from Pirates loss as Blues host Nottingham
Mike Rayer will be looking for a response from his Bedford Blues side as he makes four changes ahead of Saturday’s visit of Nottingham…
Bedfordshire’s first Gin Festival promises to serve up something for everyone next summer
Summer 2022 in Bedford is already shaping up nicely and there’s a new addition to the festival calendar with the county’s first event dedicated to gin on 25 June. Bedfordshire…
Airship sculpture inspired by words and language of Shortstown Primary School
The pupils of Shortstown Primary School in Cardington worked with a local artist to create a unique sculpture to reflect their town’s historical association with airships…
Bedfordshire Police promise “relentless focus” to tackling male violence against women
Bedfordshire Police have shared their commitment to tackling male violence against women and girls on White Ribbon Day, a global movement of men and boys working to end…
Bedford’s male force in a female-dominated sport tasked with boosting Netball nationwide
Bedford’s Gary Burgess began netball umpiring at the University of Bedfordshire, and it has seen him fly all over the world on his way to becoming one of the sport’s most recognisable faces…
Bedford Borough villages approve Council’s neighbourhood plans with local referendum
Neighbourhood plans written by local people and said to not just be about planning and delivering new homes but also “explain what is special about each parish”, have now been…