Jail for Wootton woman who collided with motorcyclist whilst driving on wrong side of road
A woman who collided with a motorcyclist whilst travelling on the wrong side of the A421 has been sentenced for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Bedford Town open step three campaign with hard-fought draw at Stratford
Will Summerfield’s late equaliser gave Bedford Town a hard fought point on the road with the Borough’s other sides in FA Cup action…
Eight fire engines tackle blaze at Elstow waste management site
A large fire broke out at a waste management site in Elstow on Saturday morning (6 August), requiring eight fire engines to put it out. Around 60 tonnes of household waste at the Veolia Waste Management Site in Elstow near Bedford caught fire in a 100x50metre building. In a statement, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service […]
Second-chance for Taco Bell’s Goldington Road planning application
A drive-thru Taco Bell could be coming to Bedford – if planning is approved at the second time of asking. A planning application has been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council to demolish the Frankie and Benny’s restaurant on Bedford’s Goldington Road and replace it with a Taco Bell and a KFC. Both fast food restaurants […]
Bedford Under 18s win their first ever East Beds Shield in final at Blunham
There was a last hurrah in junior cricket for Bedford Cricket Club’s Under 18s who earnt their first ever East Beds Shield victory at Blunham on Friday evening…
Acts of bravery and long-service celebrated at police ceremony
Officers who rescued a vulnerable woman from the River Great Ouse were among those commemorated at a ceremony at the Police Headquarters in Kempston last week. The event was…