Police appeal for help to identify women linked to designer watch theft
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for help in identifying two women following the theft of a designer watch in Bedford town centre. They have released CCTV images…
“It’s good to be able to help” says Conservative candidate in Clapham and Oakley ward
A Conservative candidate for the new Clapham & Oakley Ward said being a parish councillor has given her the taste for helping people. Phillipa Simms, who is standing…
Podcast shares memories of Nelson Mandela’s historic visit to Bedford
On 7 April, 2000 Nelson Mandela came to Bedford to rededicate the bust of his friend and mentor Trevor Huddleston who was born in Bedford in 1913. The visit…
Report says PCC’s school absenteeism pilot has helped over 100 young people
Over 100 young people have received specialist intervention as part of the police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) school absenteeism pilot, a report has said…
St Paul’s Square golden postbox given Spring-themed ‘glow up’
Bedford’s golden postbox has once again been given a seasonal glow-up thanks to the amazing talents of knitter, Steph Goldsmith. Steph’s first post-box topper…
Marathon efforts as ‘Team Goddo’ begin year of fundraising for Children with Cancer UK
A fundraiser who received a ‘highly commended’ award at last year’s Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes awards is taking on more challenges this year to celebrate…
SCOOTER announced to headline biggest rave in Bedford
Bedford is set to party with an unforgettable feast of dance, techno and rave goodness this summer when SCOOTER, one of the world’s biggest techno acts headlines…
Stars of stage and screen to headline this summer’s West End Proms in Bedford Park
The wait is over as Bedford Park Concerts has now revealed the sensational lineup for this year’s West End Proms show on… Sunday, 25 June. Joining Danny Mac…