Cannabis driver convicted of death by careless driving was two times over legal limit
A van driver who said: “What am I going to say to his parents?” when he crashed and killed his teenage apprentice was today (Wednesday)…
Bedford council workers turn to food banks after Long Covid sick pay ends
The Unite union has said that two Bedford Borough Council care workers, suffering with Long Covid, are relying on food banks after their sick pay allowance ran out. The two members of…
Castle Newnham young photographer donates prize money to school art department
A prize-winning student at Castle Newnham School has donated her award money to the art department at her school. 14-year-old Bethany entered a competition…
Charles late show gives Kempston Rovers back-to-back wins in relegation scrap
Kempston Rovers had been leaking goals in the run up to Christmas, but a four game unbeaten run has opened up a cosy gap between the Walnuts and the relegation zone…
Anonymous leaflet opposes 200m relocation of Bedford Islāmic Centre
A planning application to move the Bedford Islāmic Centre less than 200 metres along Midland Road has led to an unsigned leaflet being sent to nearby…
Affected businesses urged to apply for new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant
Hospitality and leisure businesses that have been adversely affected by Omicron are being encouraged to apply for support funding. After the government announced…
‘Decade of deceit’ as charity cash funds lavish manor house lifestyle
After a decade of deceit, including living rent-free in a luxury manor house, the purchase of high-end cars and foreign properties, trustees of a charity were evicted from…