“I thought it was a hoax” says Bedfringe founder on news of his MBE

The founder of Bedford’s annual fringe festival has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List – but thought he’d been pranked when he first received…
McDonald’s drive-thru approved again despite High Court challenge

A McDonald’s drive-thru has been approved for Bedford, for the second time. Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee granted permission for the McDonald’s drive-thru at…