Axe pulled out during argument on Castle Road
Bedfordshire Police are investigating after a man pulled out an axe during an argument at an antique store on Castle Road, Bedford on Saturday (10 September). Witnesses say it started when two men started arguing…
Jail for Bedford man caught talking to ‘underage girls’ in police sting
A Bedford paedophile was sentenced to 46 months in jail today/Monday after being caught in a police sting. Aaron Dawe, 36, believed he was talking to two 12-year-old girls called ‘Kirsty’ and…
“Long live the King”: Bedford ceremony recognises the accession of King Charles III
HM Lord-Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire read the proclamation formally announcing King Charles III’s accession to the throne in Bedford, the county town of Bedfordshire…
Moliterno family opens up in BBC documentary about male suicide
In September 2021, Bedford barber Fabio Moliterno took his own life after years of struggling with his mental health. A year on, his family have opened up and collaborated with the…
“I wish mum was here for this one” – Bedford Starlight Walk to remember loved ones
A starry memorable night to take place as Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford as hundreds of people are expected to join a starlit walk to remember lost loved ones. The Sue Ryder charity…
New scheme proposes hundreds of new rental homes in Bedford’s town centre
Hundreds of new rental homes could be coming to Bedford’s town centre, if a proposed scheme goes ahead. Castlecap and its partners gave a presentation on its Build to Rent (BTR) scheme for the corner of…
New Local Plan likely to reassess developers in Bedford borough over affordable housing
Developers building in Bedford borough may have their viability appraisals reassessed to retrospectively provide funding for the affordable housing they said they couldn’t afford, if the new Local Plan is adopted…
Energy crisis: “We have gone through covid, but this feels much worse” say Bedford business owners
New prime minister, Liz Truss, has announced a £150b plan to relieve the stress from Britain’s soaring energy prices. However, businesses will get support with bills capped for six months…