Former rough sleeper concerned at Council’s ‘sleeping pods’ plan
A former rough sleeper has told Bedford Borough Council she is concerned over plans for sleeping pods for rough sleepers at Wednesday’s Housing Committee Meeting earlier this week…
Thief jailed after assaulting security guard and police
A Bedford man who assaulted police and security staff, leaving one officer with physical and mental scars, while trying to evade arrest has been jailed. Ben…
Former head’s pride as work continues at new Kempston SEND school
The former head of Robert Bruce Middle School in Kempston has spoken of his pride at seeing his former school rising like a “phoenix from the ashes” as a new SEN school. Frank McMahon…
January 2024: the return of the Bedford Clanger
Due to popular demand, January 2024 could see the return of the Bedford Clanger. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring a print version of the arts and culture magazine back…
Borough Councillor welcomes scrutiny in council’s role of making things “easier for residents”
A Bedford Borough councillor has said she welcomes scrutiny in making sure the council sticks to its role of making things easier for the people it serves. Cllr Jane Walker (Conservative…
Monthly column: The Government has bet the whole house on red and lost
The Government’s flagship immigration policy lies in tatters as Suella Braverman’s “dream” to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was this week ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court…
“Urgent action needed” as inspectors find squalid conditions, spiralling self-harm and violence at Bedford Prison
HM Inspector of Prisons says that conditions at HMP Bedford have deteriorated so sharply that they’ve had to issue an urgent notification for improvement…