Kempston man gears up for 100 mile cycling challenge in aid of hospice
26 year-old Cameron Johnson from Kempston is fine-tuning his training as he prepares to saddle up for the all-new RideLondon-Essex 100 challenge at the end of the month…
Developer submits plans for 500 new Sharnbrook homes
A planning application for up to 500 new homes in Sharnbrook has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The development, located east of the village at Hill Farm, Mill Road, will…
Bedford College to receive share of £30m eco improvements funding

Bedford College is among a number of public buildings across the East of England to benefit from nearly £30 million of government funding to cut fossil fuel use and save…
“Robbed of a rite of passage” as school cancels last day of term for sixth formers

Parents of sixth formers at a Bedford Borough school have reacted angrily at they have said is a “shameful” decision to cancel the last day of school for sixth formers at the last minute. Melanie…