Bedfordshire’s ‘top cop’ announces retirement
Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Garry Forsyth has announced he is stepping down from his role after five years with the force. With 28 years’ service with policing across a…
Council committee reassured consultations are transparent and carefully targeted
Bedford Borough Council consultations are carefully targeted and the outcomes are “transparent”, a meeting has heard. Each council consultation has a different target audience…
Three jailed for kidnap and rape of woman on night out in town centre
Three men who raped a drunken young woman after one had kidnapped her outside a nightclub were today sentenced to a total of 57 years. The 23-year-old victim became separated…
Redwood Grove appeal reaches halfway mark in just three days
An appeal to raise money for Bedfordians affected by the Redwood Grove explosion has reached the halfway mark in just three days. Hearing how around 30 families were left with “absolutely nothing”…
Fundraising begins to build indoor skate park in Bedford
The team from RollBack World in Bedford have launched their campaign to bring a state-of-the-art indoor skatepark, roller rink and creative space to our town. The ambitious project aims…
Bedford Borough Council open up accounts for public inspection
Bedford Borough Council’s unaudited accounts are still open for public inspection, as required by law, so local people can see how it spends public money. This means any resident…
Could you beat TV’s Eggheads?
TV’s Eggheads is looking for Bedford’s best quiz teams, family fact-fans and trivia-mad workmates to take part in the next series. The popular Channel 5 show is hosted by Jeremy Vine…
What’s on Bedford: 7 – 17 July 2022
It’s here… the only one-stop what’s on guide with the best of everything that’s happening over the next 10 days. From live music to walking tours, markets to comedy, dance music…
People start returning home to Redwood Grove after explosion
Some of the people evacuated from Redwood Grove have begun returning home after their homes were given the all-clear. People were evacuated from a number of homes…
Body recovered from Redwood Grove as police gain access after explosion
The body of a person known to have been killed in the Redwood Grove explosion in Bedford on Monday (4 July) has been recovered after police gained access to the buildings. Structural engineers, Bedfordshire…