Police thank family for their cooperation following funeral procession through Bedford
Bedfordshire Police has denied asking businesses in Bedford to close in anticipation of a funeral procession taking place through the town centre. Pubs in Bedford closed…
Petrol and diesel taxis banned from Ampthill Road bus lane
Banning petrol and diesel private hire vehicles from a bus lane won’t increase congestion or pollution, claims a Bedford council officer. The scheme to allow only ultra low emission…
Mayor of Bedford’s Charity announces donations to three local charities
Charities helping Bedford people in need are set to receive a cash boost from the Mayor of Bedford’s Charity. £500 each has been awarded to Bedford Open Door, Foodbank Bedford, and…
Bedford to host National Tug of War Championships with titles on the line
The National Tug of War Championships are coming to Bedford, with the Ladies team defending four titles as they go on the hunt for a place at the World event…
Free bus travel trial for Year 6 school children thanks to council partnership
To encourage Year 6 school children in parts of Bedford Borough to ‘Try a Bus’, a partnership between bus companies and the Borough Council is offering free bus travel. The aim is to encourage students in the Cygnet area of Bedford Borough to use the bus as part of their journey to secondary school. The […]
‘Bedford Green Wheel’ traffic-free cycle routes planned subject to government funding
Bedford Borough Council is investigating possible routes to improve the Bedford Green Wheel – subject to government funding. The Bedford Green Wheel is a network of traffic-free…
To attract more bees to your garden “plant more blue flowers” says local Tory councillor
If you want to encourage more bees and butterflies to your garden, then you should grow more blue flowers. This was a gardening tip from Bedford Borough councillor Graeme Coombes…