Four-day strike by junior doctors will cause “major disruption”, according to a local GP

A planned four-day strike by junior doctors across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and the rest of the country will cause “major disruption”, according to the GP who is the chief medical director…
New Greyfriars Ward Conservative candidate is standing to speak up for the community

The Conservative candidate for Bedford Borough’s new Greyfriars Ward is standing to continue to speak up for the community. Karen Boyes, who moved just off Midland Road nine…
Conservative candidate for Wixams and Wilstead says he’ll “get stuck in and make it happen”

A Conservative candidate for the new Wixams and Wilstead ward said the only way to change things is to “get stuck in and make it happen”. Marc Frost, who is a Wilstead resident…
Conservative Cllr John Wheeler seeks reelection to see local school changes completed

A councillor seeking reelection in the new Wootton and Kempston Rural ward said he wants to see the changes to the local schools completed. John Wheeler is running with Tristan Tyerman…
Lib Dem’s Cllr Charles Royden says he’s seeking re-election in May

A Lib Dem councillor seeking reelection in Brickhill in May’s local elections said the council has worked hard to keep community services open. Cllr Charles Royden, who was first elected…
Bedfordshire students ranked third-worst for GCSE knowledge gaps

New data from education software specialist Access Education has revealed that Bedfordshire has the third biggest knowledge gap in the UK for GCSE subjects. The 2023 Knowledge Gap…
Bedford Blues beat The Army in annual Mobbs Memorial match

The Blues ran in six tries on a fantastic occasion at Goldington Road, remembering the selfless actions of those in our Armed Forces…