“The innovators of today and leaders of tomorrow are here in Bedford” – FujiFilm opens new UK HQ
One of the world’s largest companies, FujiFilm, has opened a new, purpose-built, UK headquarters in Bedford. The doors of the new building on Cardington Road were officially opened with…
Mayor launches annual Christmas card design competition
With just 68 days – and counting – until Christmas, Mayor Dave Hodgson has launched a competition to design his official 2022 festive card. Mayor Dave has written to all…
Three arrests made in Kempston Hardwick and Cardington dawn raids
Two men and a woman have been arrested and items seized during dawn raids in Kempston Hardwick and Cardington. In the early hours of this morning (Tuesday), search…
Planning permission granted for new special educational needs school in Kempston
A new 200-place special educational needs school is to be built in Kempston after planning permission was granted this week. The school will be built on land at the town’s…
Bedford poet shares the therapeutic powers of creative writing in new youth workshop
A published poet is using her own experience of the therapeutic powers of creative writing to encourage other young people to find ways to express themselves…
Putting Bedford’s independent retailers on the map this Christmas
According to Gemma Crawley, owner of The Arc on Howard Street, it’s never too early to mention the C-word, so she’s kicking off Christmas… today. And she’s not the…
Apply now for 2023 secondary and upper school places
The deadline to apply for secondary or upper schools is fast approaching and parents need to apply by 31 October 2022 for the best chance of getting a place at your preferred…