Bedford Guild House to close after 60 years
Bedford Guild House has announced it will be closing this month after 60 years serving the Bedford community. In an announcement today on the Facebook page they said their last day…
50-year-old Belgian woman could be behind missing Mark Rutherford millions
A 50-year-old Belgian woman has been revealed as the director of a company used to receive the £1.1m regeneration money meant for Mark Rutherford school, which was stolen by…
Woman left with serious injuries after collision in Kempston
A woman was left with serious injuries after being involved in a collision at the roundabout linking Woburn Road and Wolseley Road in Kempston. The cyclist and a car were involved…
Legal Advice: Menopause in the workplace – understanding your rights
It is a condition that affects 50% of the world’s population and can result in severe physical symptoms and mental anguish that can last for many years. And yet, women going through…
Thieves behind Mark Rutherford theft also tried to steal millions from Bedford Borough Council
A sophisticated crime group responsible for stealing £1.1m destined for a school in Bedford attempted a similar fraud to acquire a £3.2m grant, which was foiled soon afterwards. The second offence…
LIVE: Bedford Borough schools announce their A-level results
Today is a big day for many students across Bedford Borough as they announce their A-level results. Nationally, the BBC is reporting that around 36.4% of pupils have achieved A* and A grades…