Police reassure residents about Redwood Grove ‘bomb’ rumours
Bedfordshire Police has explicitly addressed rumours and speculation circulating on social media around the cause of the fatal explosion at Redwood Grove on Monday 4 July. In a post on…
Eight fire engines tackle 40 hectare stubble fire in Renhold
Fire crews have attended a stubble fire in fields in Renhold, which began at around 2pm today (Tuesday). Two firefighters and a police officer were hospitalised suffering…
Watch: Roads into Renhold closed to traffic as fire crews battle blaze in fields
A fire has broken out in fields in Renhold and drivers are being advised to avoid the area as roads into the village have been closed. Allison Prior shared her video of the blaze…
Bedford’s serial Guinness World Record breaker adds to his collection
27-year old Alex Goulding set out to achieve a number of Guinness World Records after the pandemic and now has a grand total of seven to his name…
£24m Transporting Bedford scheme comes to an end with completion of Northern Gateway
Despite challenging unforeseen circumstances – including labour shortages, supply-chain issues and a global pandemic – the Northern Gateway road improvements have been…
Green light given to Muslim faith cemetery in Box End, Kempston
A cemetery for the Muslim faith is set to be built in Kempston after Bedford Borough Council gave the plans the green light. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of…
Monthly column: NHS waiting times
A record 6.6 million people are waiting for care, and they are waiting longer than ever before. Waiting times for ambulance and emergency department care are a symptom of the…
Bedford’s Ladies pull their weight in Tug of War World Games success
Bedford’s Tug of War Ladies played a key part in Great British success at the World Games in the United States, winning a gold medal in the newly formed mixed weight class…
Council praises dedication and loyalty of staff during HGV drivers’ shortage
The shortage of HGV drivers has led Bedford Borough Council to hire drivers that may have missed the cut at other times. But the council carries out a skills analysis to ensure…