Bedford Borough aiming to top county rivals in number of solar panel installations
Competitive Bedford Borough Council is aiming to have more residents sign up to a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage than its Bedfordshire partners…
Top tips to grow your Bedford business post-COVID
Lockdown is over but the impact of COVID is still being felt across Bedford, so it’s vital you do all you can to get your business back on track. Of course, loyal customers will already be…
Archbishop of Canterbury to preach in Bedford to celebrate 350th John Bunyan anniversary
The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Dr Justin Welby will be preaching at Bunyan Meeting later this month to celebrate the 350th anniversary of John Bunyan…
Man wanted in connection with harassment, stalking and death threats
Bedfordshire Police has issued an appeal to locate a man wanted in connection with offences including harassment, stalking and threats to kill. Detectives are looking to speak with…
Legal advice: Additional bank holidays, employment law, and annual leave
In November 2021, the Government announced that the UK would enjoy an additional bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The additional bank holiday will take place on Friday 3 June 2022, and – as the late May bank holiday has been moved to Thursday 2 June 2022, many in the UK will enjoy […]
Divesting pension funds from fossil fuels could only ‘superficially improve’ council’s green credentials
Bedford Borough Council has been told that divesting pension funds reduces the pressure on companies to accelerate their transition to net zero. In January, councillors voted…
After six successful years, social enterprise bakery cites rising costs for closure
After six successful years, Companions Real Bread has announced that it has ceased trading, citing rising costs and operational issues. The social enterprise began life in…