Bedfringe 2023: Over 140 events in Bedford over 11 days

This month, the Quarry Theatre will host the 16th International Bedford Festival Fringe, bringing over 140 events – old and new – to the town.
From Thursday 20 until Sunday 30 July a carefully selected…
Letters: ERTA opposes closure of ticket offices for rail users
Within our means, we are opposed to the closure of local ticket offices generally as a cut and closure of an amenity many people still find useful and which with creativity can double up as a local information point…
Diversions in place from 24 July during resurfacing of Paula Radcliffe Way

The first phase of the resurfacing of the Paula Radcliffe Way has been confirmed to begin on Monday, 24 July. The southbound carriageway, leading towards Bedford, will…
Delay to council accounts due to “broken system” says councillor

The publication of Bedford Borough Council’s draft Statement of Accounts has been delayed because the system is “broken”, a meeting heard.
The draft Statement of Accounts for 22/23 was due to be published…
Herd street art brightens up St Cuthbert’s

A drab wall on St Cuthbert’s Street has been given a new lease of life thanks to the owners of Herd and one of their creative customers.Artist Amy Yearley is a regular at the restaurant and bar and already works…