Norman Jay MBE brings the good times to Bedford Esquires this summer
This May bank holiday, Esquires is officially kicking off summer in Bedford with a DJ set from the legendary Norman Jay MBE, with support from our very own Mark Russell…
£20,000 grant awarded to upgrade vital Villager minibus
A community minibus service has been awarded £20,000 to replace its old vehicle with a new, more accessible bus, enabling them to continue to serve villagers…
Lord-Lieutenant to attend event in honour of Road Victims Trust charity
The Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire will be among the guests at an event celebrating the work of a local charity which supports those affected by fatal road traffic collisions.
Plans submitted to convert Poets area care home into 13 affordable homes
Thirteen affordable homes could become available in Bedford’s Poets if plans to convert a care home for older people are approved… An application to change the use of…
Woman killed after setting light to noisy neighbour’s flat in Redwood Grove, inquest heard
A woman was killed when she blew up the block of flats where she lived, an inquest heard today (Tuesday). Reena James, 43, caused an… inferno after using a hammer…
Planning application for three-bed children’s home in Wootton
Plans to convert a house in Wootton to a children’s home have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The applicant – who does not currently own the property…
Kempston butchers to close its doors for the final time after 91 years
A family-run butcher in Kempston will close for the last time on Saturday (25 March) when its owner, Clive Ashpole retires. PJ Ashpole and Son has been trading…