Mr Keech who “gave the community a remarkable gift” dies
Dennis Keech OBE, the largest benefactor of the children’s service at Bedfordshire’s Keech Hospice Care, has died. Dennis Keech, age 90, a well-known local businessman, and his…
Recruiting care staff “a struggle” and an ongoing concern in Bedford
Recruiting care staff is “a struggle” admitted a council chief – but the council is working on ways to attract and retain more people to the sector. The Adult Services Overview & Scrutiny…
Everyone welcome to Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting day in Wootton
On Saturday 22 January, a tree planting event will take place in Wootton as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative. Created…
Decision on Bedford Borough’s council tax increase expected next month
Bedford Borough councillors will consider a council tax increase of 3.99 per cent next month. Bedford Borough Council’s Constitution requires that Full Council considers the budget…
Tom Grennan features in landmark NHS mental health ‘Help’ campaign
Chart-topping Bedfordian, Tom Grennan, is among some of the biggest UK artists who feature in a new NHS mental health campaign using…
Bedford girl raises hearing loss awareness through pen pal project
A Bedford schoolgirl who took part in a pen pal project run by the National Deaf Children’s Society has told the Bedford Independent about the positive…