Bedford’s Tom and Martin Grennan join the Celebrity Gogglebox family
Bedford-born superstar singer-songwriter, Tom Grennan, is adding a new string to his bow this evening (Friday) when he’s joined by his dad, Martin, in the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox…
Nadine Dorries announces PCC Festus Akinbusoye is to stand as Tory candidate in Mid Beds by-election
The current MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Nadine Dorries, has named the current Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner as the Tory candidate in the impending by-election…
Exclusive: Esquires to host the legendary Reginald D Hunter
On Thursday 29 June, Esquires will be hosting another exciting ‘underplay’ from one of the finest comedians on the circuit, when Reginald D Hunter comes to town. A comedian that needs no…
Obituary: Gareth Woodfine (1933-2023)
Gareth Woodfine, the well-known solicitor, businessman, sportsman and philanthropist has passed away at the age of 89. A proud Welshman, Gareth started his eponymous law firm Woodfine and Co in 1971…
46 new Gypgsy and Traveller pitches outlined in Local Plan 2040
Bedford Borough Council’s Local Plan 2040 sets out a need for 46 new pitches for Gypsy and Travellers, a meeting heard. As well as setting out how the council plans to meet housing and employment…
Final Yarl’s Wood escapee arrested by Bedfordshire Police
After 13 men broke through the perimeter fence at an immigration removal centre near Milton Ernest in early May, an eighth man has been arrested. The man in his 20s was arrested by Bedfordshire Police…