Woman assaulted in Kempston as thieves try to steal her dogs
A woman was assaulted in Kempston earlier this week (21 June) as two men attempted to steal her dogs. Between 12 pm and 1 pm on Tuesday, the woman was walking her chihuahua and…
Police ask for permission to install ‘green’ windows and doors at Kempston HQ
Bedfordshire Police has applied for planning permission to update the doors and windows at its HQ in Kempston to more energy-efficient ones. Some of the current windows date back…
Bedfordshire Pension Fund committee says ‘no’ to divesting away from fossil fuel
The quick answer to the question will the Bedfordshire Pension Fund divest away from fossil fuels is “no”. Retired Leighton Buzzard resident, Christine Sheppard, who was…
Letters: How will Bedford Borough Council limit negative environmental impact of East West Rail?
I watched the recent Borough Executive meeting and was disheartened by the new Rail Strategy. This failed to mention how the Borough Council is going to limit the negative environmental…
Bedford Corn Exchange given Grade II listed status by Historic England
Its role during WWII has been cited among the reasons that Bedford Corn Exchange has today (Thursday) been listed at Grade II by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport…
Pushing the boat out to celebrate the The Longholme cafe’s fifth birthday
The team at the Longholme cafe have really pushed the boat out for their fifth birthday celebrations, with a brand new fleet of dragon-style rowing boats which will officially launch on Saturday…
Gather your shipmates as Jubilee Park welcomes inclusive new sea-themed play area
As part of a £500,000 investment in play areas, Bedford Borough Council has announced that works are set to begin at a play area in Jubilee Park. With a sea-faring theme, the play area…