Letters: Another independent shop gone from Bedford
It is with great sadness that we saw the closure this week of Gunns Bakery, the outlet is no longer profitable under current trading conditions, yet another independent shop gone from Bedford…
Liberal Democrat deputy leader says they’ve shown government how to help with cost of living crisis

The Liberal Democrat deputy leader said her party has “repeatedly” told the government where it could get money from to help those suffering from the cost of living crisis. During her visit to join up with…
Bedford MS Therapy Centre thanks music fans for donations at Bedford Park Concerts

The Beds and Northants MS Therapy Centre has given a “huge thank you” to music fans who attended this summer’s Bedford Park Concerts series after they received a total of £8750 in donations…
Planning application for new Cotton End homes resubmitted

Eight new homes could be built in a village near Bedford after plans were re-submitted to the borough council. The applicants said their new plans for three-bedroom homes on the site of the former 161 High Road…
Thousands raised for robot equipment at Bedford Hospital in memory of much-loved brothers

A cheque for an “unheard of” amount of money has been handed to Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends (BHC&F) to support a new cutting-edge da Vinci Xi surgery robot. £27,520 was raised…
No Bedford Borough schools included in concrete ‘scare’

No Bedford borough schools have been caught up in the new weak concrete scare, says the council. More than 100 schools in England outside of the borough have been told by the Department…
Bedfordshire beat Herts to win promotion to NCCA Division One

There were victories across the ages for Bedfordshire County Cricket Club, with one more final to come to complete an already successful cricket season…