Former councillor awarded Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of 50 years service
Former Kemspton Mayor and Labour councillor, Kay Burley, has been made an Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of her 50 years of service to local authorities. And she thanked the people of Kempston for…
Environmental charities and councillors “appalled” at plans for disused quarry
Filling in a disused quarry is “ecological vandalism”, a Bedford borough councillor has said. Plans to build temporary facilities as part of the restoration of Elstow South Quarry were discussed…
Bedford Girls’ School celebrates success of sporting alumnae sisters
Two sisters who studied at Bedford Girls’ School (BGS) are continuing to make waves on the international sporting stage. Kate and Maddie Axford are achieving success in athletics and hockey…
Bedford’s Naughty Pizza revs up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
A restaurant in Bedford is revving up to serve its contemporary Neopolitan-inspired pizzas to guests at this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Naughty Pizza, which has branches in…
Family’s marathon fundraising efforts for Brain Tumour Research charity
Four runners from Bedford are hosting a virtual fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research as part of their £20,000 target ahead of their London Marathon attempt next April. There are cash prizes of £200…