Silence from Nadine Dorries MP as Truss elected Tory leader
Mid Bedfordshire Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has stayed silent following Liz Truss’ election as the leader of the Conservative Party and the UK’s Prime Minister. 82% of eligible voters…
Bedfordia Farms raise thousands for local charities
An astonishing £6,781.96 was raised by Bedfordia Farms when they opened its gates to the public on 19 June for Open Farm Sunday. Bedfordia donated to three charities, Impakt Housing…
Biddenham snatch Premier Division play off spot on dramatic final day
Biddenham Cricket Club thrashed Potton to take the Premier League play off spot by a single point as Bedford faltered at the final hurdle at The Bury…
County welcomes new Lord-Lieutenant as much-loved Helen Nellis retires
A day of welcome takes place tomorrow (Tuesday) as HM The Queen appoints a new Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Bedfordshire.Susan Lousada…
Have your say on plans to create ‘Second High Street’ on Midland Road
A public drop-in session is being held for residents to have their say on the £5m regeneration of Midland Road, which has been described as much-needed and overdue…
Monthly column: Cost of Living Crisis – the Government needs to take action
We have recently seen the shocking news that almost one in four adults will not switch their heating on this winter. A survey of over 2,000 adults found 23% would do without…
2,300 jobs could be created if Wyboston business park given the green light
A new business park providing over 2,300 new jobs could be built in Wyboston – if plans get the go-ahead. An outline planning application for the development of a 23,400msq…
Baker Brothers’ community fund serves up end-of-year picnic for Hazeldene pupils
A community fund set up by a town centre jewellers served up some end-of-term treats for pupils at Hazeldene School. For the second year running, Baker Brothers…
A Bedford first as LGBTQ+ swimming programme launched
The East of England’s first LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) community ‘safe space’ swimming programme has been launched in Bedford…