Elstow Scout hut “devestated” by fire and break in
The impact of a break in and fire at the Elstow Pilgrim’s Way Scout Hut on Wednesday evening has been described as “huge” and “devastating” by a committee member for the 78th Bedford Scouts…
Police and Crime Commissioner says truancy police won’t come knocking on doors
“But despite me putting this out there, you’ve still got some of these parents say ‘you’re going to start having the police come to knock on my door. So what more can I do to explain that actually…
Planning application submitted for Wymington Solar Farm
A planning application for a 10.6 Hectares 10.5 MW solar farm across two fields south and east of Goosey Lodge Farm, Wymington has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposals include…
Former PCC hits out at successor’s comments
Bedfordshire’s former police and crime commissioner has said “how quickly they forget” when responding to comments made by her successor. There has actually been progress which related specifically to my…
Bedfordshire PCC reflects on his first year in office
Speaking about his first year in office, Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, said: “I am really pleased, I’m quite proud of what has been achieved by the team…
Brewpoint Bedford wins CAMRA pub design award
Bedford’s newly opened Brewpoint pub has been named joint ‘new build’ winner in this year’s CAMRA pub design awards.The awards, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale, assess…