Is this your bike? We’d like to help reunite it with its owner
A nearly-new bike that appears to have been dumped on the banks of the River Great Ouse has been found and now a local man is trying to reunite it with its owner. Joel Grant-Jones…
Cyclist left with serious injuries after Kempston collision
A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Kempston on Ampthill Road. The incident happened when a white Mazda 2 was travelling east along Ampthill Road…
Bedford’s Swan Hotel planning two-storey extension
The Swan Hotel, Bedford is seeking permission to increase its capacity by an additional 25 rooms. The hotel, also known as The Bedford Swan, has submitted a planning application…
Monthly column: Be ambitious for our town
Bedford town centre has been through some tough times in recent years. The incessant rise of online shopping, resulting in the disappearance of many well-known high street brands…
Bedford Town drop into relegation zone as cup game abandoned
Bedford Town’s Bedfordshire Senior Cup game at Arlesey was abandoned due to fog whilst fellow relegation candidates picked up points in league action…
Plans submitted to convert Bedford house in conservation area into flats
Plans have been submitted to convert a three-storey house in Bedford’s conservation area into flats. It is proposed that 74 Clapham Road will be divided into one two-bedroom and four…
Judi Love to headline Esquires’ new monthly comedy nights
Straight-talking comedy powerhouse, Judi Love, is headlining the launch of Bedford’s newest comedy club at Esquires next month. The team at Esquires have partnered…