Opposition parties accuse Conservatives of “misleading and divisive politics” over spending plans
A row between Bedford’s political parties has broken out over a vote on the Conservative mayor’s “ambitious vision”. The borough council’s ruling party claimed that a Lib Dem amendment has…
Tibbs Dementia carol singers spread Christmas cheer at Hatters and Claytons
Christmas came early to Hatters and Claytons when they welcomed the Tibbs Dementia Foundation carol singers into the store to entertain shoppers and raise vital funds for the charity…
Oakley planning objector says proposed site is “small and unsuitable” for new houses
An objector to plans for new homes in Oakley has said they don’t “understand the necessity to squeeze some extra dwellings into such a small and unsuitable site”. However, the applicants said the…
‘Post box to Heaven’ unveiled at Norse Road Crematorium
Bedford’s Norse Road Crematorium has unveiled a ‘Post box to Heaven’ for relatives and friends to ‘post’ letters to departed loved ones Inspired by the touching story of a grieving nine-year-old…