Breaking news: Funding secured for 200-place Kempston SEND school
A new SEND school on the site of the former Rober Bruce school in Kempston will be built after funding was approved by the Department of Education. The school, and the services…
Bedford School rated amongst best in the world for boarders
Bedford School has been rated amongst the best in the world for boarders with a five-star rating in Fortune’s ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ Guide. This places them not just in the top 250…
Rather than “moaning”, Lib Dem Castle Newnham candidate wants to make “positive changes”
Instead of “just moaning” a Lib Dem candidate for Bedford’s Castle & Newnham Ward wants to use his experience to “make a positive change”. Tom Pattinson, who was “born and bred in Bedford”…
Bedford-based Ukrainian artist exhibits work in Parliament to mark anniversary of invasion
A Ukranian artist living in Bedford has exhibited her work at the Houses of Parliament to mark the one-year anniversary since Russian forces invaded her home country…
Bedford’s Muay Thai world champion fighting his way back to the big time
Bedford’s Dan McGowan – a former world champion in Muay Thai – has faced three years out with injury but is now back to retain the belts he had to vacate…
What’s on Bedford: 16 – 26 March 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…
Letters: How do we solve the environmental impact of disposable vapes?
In January I was helping to plant a new Miyawaki forest just south of the river in Bedford. While digging through the compost supplied by the council I found a disposable vape unit. There we were…
County lines gang member jailed
A Bedford County Line drug gang member was jailed for 8 years and 8 months yesterday (Wednesday). Shamadul Islam, 22, of Ampthill Road, Bedford was one of six men operating the ‘Ginge Line’…
Free school bus pass fraud prevented following council investigation
An attempt by parents to save time on the school run could have cost Bedford borough taxpayers up to £10,000, a committee heard. On Tuesday (14 March), Bedford…