Independent candidate says he’s “ready to fight” for Mid Bedfordshire in next general election
A Flitwick councillor said he is “ready to fight” for Mid Bedfordshire at the next general election, whenever the government is ready to call it. Gareth Mackey, an Independent councillor…
Letters: An open letter to Bedford’s commercial landlords
Erica’s OpEd letter written to Mary Portas couldn’t have been timed better, and her reply was just the endorsement we need. Both she and Henry, Councillor Vann, have said…
Competition: Win a festive meal for four at Foxy Wings
Thanks to our friends at Foxy Wings, we’ve got a great Christmas competition to kick off the festive season. You can win a Christmas set meal for four people at Riverside…
Bedfordshire Tory MPs split over choice for new party leader
North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller, has today confirmed his support for Rishi Sunak as the next leader of the Conservative party. In contrast, Mid Bedfordshire MP…
Rise in inflation hits Adult Social Care as Council forced to increase fees
A legal duty to recover costs has meant that Bedford Borough Council has had to increase its fees and charges for Adult Social Care from January. A report presented to…
Letters: “Landlords should be required to actively fill empty units in our High Streets”
For as long as Bedford has people who love and support its independents, and for as long as Bedford has the creative and inspiring people who lead so much business in the…