Public consultation on Wixams Station ahead of planning application
The reality of a new station at Wixams edges ever closer, as Bedford Borough Council launches its public consultation on the plans. The two drop-in events will be an opportunity…
Letters: East West Rail is taking time to review four vs six track options
It was good to see the opportunities that East West Rail (EWR) will bring to Bedford were covered at the Executive Meeting your articles reported on. Cllr Michael Headley is absolutely…
Wixams students hold fundraising fete to raise money and awareness of period poverty
Two inspirational students from Wixams Academy are holding a fundraising fete on Sunday (26 June) to raise funds and awareness of period poverty. Emma Chamberlain and Naima Khanom…
Bedford High Street closed due to large water leak
Bedford High Street will be closed today (22 June) until early evening due to a large water leak. Anglian Water is dealing with the leak which is at the junction of High Street and…
Bedford’s Beate Nicol joins umpiring team for 2022 Commonwealth Games
Beate Nicol, who lives in Bromham, joins 17 of her British compatriots and 18 international umpires at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham beginning on 28th July…
Bedford parkour group aims to raise £10,000 for purpose-built facility
A community interest company is aiming to create Bedford’s first purpose-built parkour facility through a crowdfunding campaign and generous match-funding. Parkour or free running is the use…