94-hectare solar farm planned for site between Wymington and Podington
A 49.9MW solar farm has been proposed on land between Wymington and Podington, in the north of Bedford borough. As part of the proposal, the applicants have submitted a request to…
Tributes paid to “wonderful” Rita, retiring after 25 years service to Kempston schools
After 25 years of service, tributes have been paid to the “wonderful” Rita Di Carlo ahead of her retirement this July. Beginning her career in the school office at Robert Bruce School in 1998, Rita retires as office…
Reform UK announces “common sense” candidate for Mid Bedfordshire by-election
Dave Holland is standing as Reform UK’s Mid Bedfordshire candidate as the party’s message “is his message”.
“I felt politically homeless, I couldn’t find anybody that was aligned with my views that I wanted to vote…
Bedford Town revamp continues with more new signings
To say Bedford Town have had a busy couple of weeks is an understatement, with lots more new signings announced over the weekend to take the number of new faces at The Eyrie up to fourteen…
East West Rail would be “a great addition to the network” says Independent rail expert
Following the first in a series of drop-in events hosted by East West Rail Co (EWR), an independent rail expert has told the Bedford Independent that the project would be “a great addition to the railway network”…
High-profile Biddenham health hub facing “some challenges”
Two high-profile primary health projects in Bedford borough have “some challenges” to be met before they can be delivered, a meeting heard. A report presented to the BLMK Integrated Care Board…