Children’s book festival launches crowdfunder to cover “soaring” transport costs
In order to fulfil its commitment to providing free transport to schools attending this year’s BookTastic Children’s Book Festival, organisers have launched a crowdfunder after being faced with soaring travel…
Charity receives £25k grant to continue 40-year commitment to those living with Multiple Sclerosis
A local charity which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year has been given a birthday boost with a £25,000 grant from the Postcode Places Trust.
Set up in 1983 by a small group of volunteers, the Bedford MS…
Man in his 40s arrested and cannabis plants valued at £86.5k seized in police raid
A Bedford man in his 40s was among several people arrested during multiple warrants carried out by Bedfordshire Police last week. He was arrested on Wednesday (7 June) during a warrant at Boyde…
Local Plan public hearings begin with “certain modifications” expected
The planning inspector’s role is to assess if a local plan as document is sound and not to investigate recent claims and counter-claims, a meeting heard. The public hearings on Bedford Borough Council’s…
Group-buying solar scheme returns after nearly 900 installations
Bedford Borough Council’s community-led renewable energy project, Solar Together, is returning in 2023 after almost 900 residents signed up for the scheme last year.
And the council is hoping that…