Accusations of “betrayal” as Kempston misses out on levelling-up funding for second time
Town leaders have expressed their disappointment that a bid for levelling-up funding for Central Kempston has been rejected for a second time. After the first bid for cash to regenerate the area…
What’s on Bedford: 19 – 29 January 2023
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to…
Police investigating after death of Bedford woman
Bedfordshire Police say they’re investigating the death of a woman at her home on Kimbolton Road, Bedford yesterday morning. A spokesperson for the force said. “At approximately…
Bedfordshire’s first black policeman launches new books telling his life story
Bedfordshire’s first black policeman, Eric Edwin, is being helped to tell his life story by academics at the University of Bedfordshire this evening. The first chapters of Eric Edwin’s memoir…
Council tax set to rise for Band D properties but decision on others still to come
Bedford Borough Council has published a proposed council tax rise of nearly £49 for Band D households, but others will have to wait to be given a figure. Next week, the council’s Executive…
A “bit of a wait” but everyone working to prevent ‘bed blocking’ says adult services director
There is sometimes “a bit of a wait” to safely discharge medically fit people who need additional support from Bedford Hospital – despite there being enough capacity in the borough. Committee chair, Cllr Roger Rigby…
Murder in Wonderland: Five stars for this hilarious and heartwarming whodunnit
It’s hard to put down in words what a joyful, heartwarming and hilarious time was had at the University of Bedfordshire Theatre on Tuesday (17 January), at Living It Up Performing Arts’ production…
Two charged following Kempston drug warrants and £70,000 cannabis seizure
Two men from Bedford have been charged with drug dealing offences following separate warrants led by local community officers. In the early hours of yesterday…