Bedford Borough Council predicting £7million overspend due to demand and rising costs of services
An increase in demand for borough council services and rising costs has led to a predicted £7 million overspend in the current financial year, a meeting heard. The portfolio holder for finance, councillor…
Rail strike reminder: No EMR services at all but Thameslink services ok
With industrial action planned by train drivers’ union ASLEF across the UK tomorrow (26 November), some rail services out of Bedford will be affected, with EMR saying they won’t be running…
Cheers to Christmas as Brewpoint highlights its ‘beery’ best gifts
Christmas is coming to Bedford and it’s time to start thinking about presents. Have you got someone in the family impossible to buy for, a beer connoisseur, or perhaps you’re after a family experience…
Drug dealer who killed armed robber from Bedford jailed for 10 years
A drug dealer who ran over and killed an armed robber after he ran off with his cocaine and cash was jailed for 10 years and four months today (Friday). Karan Soni, 27, drove a Vauxhall Insignia into Tola Piper…
Three times a charm as third Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards is launched
Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and we couldn’t be more excited to be celebrating the people who make our borough brilliant. Entries for the Bedford Independent…
Over 4,000 knives taken off the streets of Bedfordshire this year
Bedfordshire Police say over 4,000 knives and blades have been taken off the streets of Bedfordshire after they were placed into 11 weapon bins around the county. Bins were emptied just before…
What’s on Bedford: 24 November – 3 December 2022
Here’s your weekly guide to the best of what’s on in Bedford over the next 10 days. From live music to theatre, film to comedy, family-friendly events to culture – there’s something for everyone…