Free parking in Bedford is coming – but not yet
Free parking in Bedford’s town centre is coming – but not yet, the new mayor has said. Four hours free parking every day in all council-owned multi-storey car parks was one of Tom Wootton’s…
Bedford’s cricket women reach inaugural Finals Day with dramatic win
Bedford Cricket Club’s Women’s side have qualified for the Home Counties Finals Day on their first ever season in competitive cricket after a sensational final day victory…
WIN a money-can’t-buy Brewpoint gift for Father’s Day
Ditch the dull Dad gifts and WIN a money-can’t-buy Father’s Day prize from Brewpoint Brewery, Bedford.
Socks? No, did that for Christmas. Aftershave? Got him that last year. Dads have got to be the…
PCC must make tackling illegal fox hunting a priority, says animal charity
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner’s response on illegal hunting is “disappointing”, an animal welfare charity has said. Hunting with dogs has been illegal in England…
“Huge risk” if Local Plan 2040 is paused, says mayor
Pausing the Local Plan 2040’s progress at the moment would be a “huge risk” to Bedford borough residents, the mayor has said after seeking legal advice. During his campaign, mayor Tom Wootton…
Women’s rights charity says all-male police panel is “disappointing”
An absence of female councillors on the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel is “disappointing”, a charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights has said. The panel challenges, scrutinises…
Bromham athlete on the look out for funds after European water polo selection
17-year old, Eve Barnes from Bromham is seeking funding to help her reach the promised land of Manisa in Turkey for the European Water Polo Championships…
Future of Bedford Daycare Hospice secured following Keech Hospice Care merger
The future of a Bedford-based hospice providing day care to adults with life-limiting conditions has been secured following its merger with Keech Hospice Care. Bedford Daycare Hospice is an independent charity with a site on Linden Road and the two highly respected Bedfordshire charities have confined they are merging following a thorough due diligence process. […]