Bedford Liberal Democrats pay tribute to former mayor, Dave Hodgson
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have thanked their former Bedford mayor for serving the borough for over 13 years. “Dave Hodgson worked tirelessly for the borough in his role…
Bedford Borough Council and Mayoral Elections 2023 results in full
Bedfordians have chosen who they wish to represent their ward and who they want to be mayor for the next four years. The count went on well into the night, with the Bedford Independent the only Bedford…
Fire crews tackle car fire outside QD on Greyfriars
There were dramatic scenes in Bedford town this afternoon after a car caught fire outside QD on Greyfriars, and local man David Wright managed to capture the action. In a public post on…
Castle & Newnham Green candidate receives more votes than any other ward councillor
Two Bedford Borough Council wards will be represented by Green Party councillors following last week’s local election, with one candidate receiving more votes than any other borough ward councillor…
Midland Road closures announced for essential gas mains upgrade
Road users are being advised to avoid Midland Road until early September while essential work is undertaken to replace aging gas pipes. The first phase is due to begin on Monday, 15…
New foal crowned Champagne Charlie in honour of Coronation birthday
A local dressage riding school in Thurleigh had double cause for celebration on Coronation Day, with the birth of an American miniature horse foal, appropriately named after the new King…
St Paul’s Bedford hosts service of thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Sir Samuel Whitbread KCVO
On Wednesday, 26 April, around 500 people came together at St Paul’s Church in Bedford to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Sir Samuel Whitbread who passed away aged 85 on Tuesday 17 January 2023…