What’s on Bedford: 12 – 22 January 2023
Our indispensable guide to the best of what’s on in Bedford over the next 10 days. Featuring live music, theatre, film, comedy, exhibitions and family-friendly fun…
Regeneration plans for Midland Road unveiled
The first stage of the regeneration of one of the most-used pedestrian corridors into the town centre will begin shortly, as part of the £22.6m Bedford Town Deal secured in…
Local health bosses say it’s a “tragedy” they had to turn down trainee GPs
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes health bosses had to turn down the opportunity to train eight GPs due to a lack of space. But there isn’t enough funding to provide…
Fusion offers free gym membership and soft play for young people
Young people leaving the care system and those who care for family members are among those being offered free sessions at leisure centres in Bedford Borough.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service taking on board recommendations after death of firefighter
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is using a “disturbing” review of the London Fire Brigade to continue to improve, a meeting heard. Chief fire officer, Andrew Hopkinson…
Bedford Borough Council “much better” at safeguarding children
Bedford Borough Council and its safeguarding partners are “much better” at identifying when a child is at risk of being exploited, a senior council officer has said. Martin Purbrick, director…
Longholme Way to be site of Borough’s first volunteer-planted ‘mini forest’ project
Longholme Way will be the site of a new 3,200-tree urban forest in the heart of Bedford, and the borough’s first Miyawaki planting project. The Miyawaki method…