HMP Bedford prisoner escapes on bicycle – but captured two hours later
An escapee from Bedford prison made it as far as Hertfordshire on a stolen bicycle before being picked up by police. The man is reported to have stolen the bike from…
“Failure” of sluice gates raises flood threat in Turvey
Up to its Full Meeting on Wednesday (January 11) Bedford Borough Council had published three local flood warnings on its Facebook page. Bedford mayor, Dave Hodgson…
Bedford Tigers begin Betfred Challenge Cup journey at Brentwood
Bedford Tigers learnt their opponents for the first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup on Thursday, a competition they have entered for the first time since 2020…
Sports equipment donation kicks off 2023 for Grange Academy
A special needs school in Kempston has kicked off the new year in style, with a generous donation of sports equipment from UK Plumbing Supplies Bedford branch, Plumb City…