Real Bedford face FA Cup replay but nine-man Kempston through
A replay awaits Real Bedford in the FA Cup as they snatched a late equaliser on the seaside while Kempston Rovers survived two red cards to progress on Saturday afternoon…
Environment Agency holds public consultation on capacity increase for Ravensden composting site
The Environment Agency has opened a public consultation as a composting site near Bedford is seeking to increase its capacity.
Growing Beds Recycling Services has submitted an Environmental…
Don’t miss the Teasing Out Contingencies exhibition at The Higgins Bedford
An exhibition described by the artist as ‘a form of social activism’ is open to the public at The Higgins Bedford until January 2024. Teasing Out Contingencies opened on 17 June and features eight new…
Carlton homelessness charity in finals for national award – and your vote counts
Bedfordshire homelessness charity Emmaus Village Carlton has made the final shortlist for a national award run by the Reuse Network. The Reuse Network is the UK’s only membership body dedicated to charitable…
New photography book shines a spotlight on 21st-century Bedford
A new book featuring the work of nine local photographers is shining a light on some of the off-the-beaten-track sights of Bedford to document our town in the 21st century. Documenting Bedford…
Proposed constituency boundary changes could affect Mid and North East Bedfordshire seats
Shefford residents, including two current Mid Bedfordshire by-election candidates, could have a Hitchin MP after the next general election, if proposed constituency boundaries are approved…
Bedford joins national Mental Health Mates’ Big Walk in September
This September, Bedford will join dozens of other towns and cities up and down the UK to take part in Bryony’s Big Walk, created by the founder of Mental Health Mates. The initiative is a UK-wide call…
Block of 12 flats proposed to replace Warwick Avenue “eyesore”
Plans for a new block of apartments in Bedford would not be viable if Bedford Borough Council’s affordable housing policies are applied, the developers have said. The proposal is for 12…