True and Fair Party candidate says “It’s time to rejoin the EU”
The True and Fair Party is telling Mid Bedfordshire voters that they are the party that wants to rejoin the EU. During her visit to Flitwick and Ampthill on Thursday, 7 September party leader, Gina Miller…
Mid-Bedfordshire Tory candidate and PCC answers “lame duck” criticism
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner said that standing in next month’s parliamentary by-election has not made him a “lame duck” commissioner. By standing as a candidate in the Mid Bedfordshire…
Lib Dems and Tories lock horns in budget overspend row
Bedford borough Lib Dems have said the new Conservative administration has “lost control” of the council’s budget.
But the Conservatives say they had “inherited a financial mess”
The leader of the borough’s Lib Dems, Cllr Henry Vann (De Parys) issued a statement ahead of this week’s Executive Meeting (13 September).
Council cease funding of annual Totally Locally retail event
Bedford Borough Council has said it will not pay £160 towards this year’s Totally Locally independent retail event, despite the support it gives to local businesses. Fiver Fest is a national event run locally…
Late Cunningham goal sends Bedford Town through in FA Trophy
A 99th minute winner from Adam Cunnington sent the Eagles through in the FA Trophy where they will travel to Bowers and Pitsea in the next round…
Wilko deal collapses leaving fresh uncertainty for Bedford stores
Hopes that Bedford’s two Wilko stores could be saved thanks to a rescue package by the owner of HMV could be dashed as the latest deal has fallen through. Canadian billionaire, Doug Putman, had…
Letters: We want to make life better for all families in the Borough
I think James Valentine has missed the point in his letter about the new Family Hubs (dated 8 September).
Read: Letters: I don’t accept Mayor’s political spin over Family Hubs
The new Family Hub in Queens…