Cocktails and brunch on the menu as Foresters Arms reopens in time for summer
After being closed for six months, the Foresters Arms pub will reopen on Saturday 9 June with a new landlady behind the bar. Keshell Pamphille began her career with Wells & Co. as a…
29-year-old Bedford man charged with town centre sexual assault
A Bedford man has today (Wednesday) been charged with a sexual assault that took place on 31 May. Wright Tebeck, 29, of High Street, was charged with sexual assault in relation…
Bedford Borough patients to benefit from joined-up health and care services
Joined up health and care services is one of the benefits the new Integrated Care System for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will bring. That is according to a report…
Auction in memory of local artist aims to raise funds for St John’s Hospice
This month, a collection of watercolour paintings by the late John Freeman – an accomplished local artist – go under the hammer to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice…
Legal advice: What the update to the Trust Registration Service means to you
This month, Woodfines Solicitors look at the important update to the Trust Registration Service (TRS) and any action needed by Trustees to avoid a penalty Introduced as part of the…
A trip to the chocolate factory thanks to local charity Creating Memories
Six local children have discovered just what it takes to become an award-winning chocolatier thanks to local charity, Creating Memories. The charity teamed up with…
Councillor describes government funding bids as a “crazy” way to plan for public services
Having to bid for funding is a “crazy” way to plan – according to a frustrated Bedford borough councillor. And councillor Kay Burley (Labour, Kempston Central & East Ward) said that…