Local cartoonist wins top award for ‘surreal’ board game cartoon
Local cartoonist, James Mellor, has won the Gag Cartoon of the Year Award 2023 at the Ellwood Atfield Political Cartoon of the Year Awards. The Felmersham-based cartoonist was presented…
Petition presented after health bosses refuse to commit to GP surgery in Wixams
People in Wixams have been told it is not possible to commit to new healthcare premises in the town by 2025, but steps are being taken to “improve” capacity in the out-of-town surgeries the…
Letters: Mayor’s bluster is in danger of doing real harm
[Mayor] Tom Wootton’s bluster is in danger of doing real harm. The rejection of Conservative proposals for capital spending does not prevent any particular project from going ahead, but it does…
Help shape services for those affected by domestic abuse in vital consultation
In an aim to gather the voices of Bedfordians on the critical issue of domestic abuse, Bedford Borough Council has rolled out a comprehensive Domestic Abuse Strategy consultation…
Kempston hero honoured at National Police Bravery Awards
In a display of remarkable courage, David Darnell from Kempston has been lauded at the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) annual Police Public Bravery Awards for his heroic actions…
Domestic abuse in Bedfordshire: 4,612 cases in the last 12 months
In the first part of a three-part series on domestic abuse, Local Democracy Reporter, John Guinn looks at domestic abuse across Bedfordshire and the work being done to get support…
Bedford Romanians celebrate national day in town centre
A flurry of Romanians ignored the cold weather and joined a celebration of their national day in Bedford last week (1 December). For Romanians, the Day of the Unification of the…
La Rondine Christmas advert, just like Nonna used to make
An Italian bakery which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, has made a heartwarming Christmas advert this year capturing the love and magic of the festive season. A collaboration between La Rondine on…
Bedford Borough Council responds after report finds one in five councils could issue bankruptcy notice
Almost one in five council leaders and chief executives in England think it is “very or fairly likely” that a “bankruptcy” notice will be issued this year or next, research has found. But Bedford…