Review: Bedford School delivers a perfect festive gift with classic Christmas tale
It’s a classic Christmas tale with much of its impact and cultural references a part of our collective DNA. So, a chance to see A Christmas Carol on stage is always something I am going…
From golf to groceries – new businesses investing in Bedford town centre
Several formerly empty shops in Bedford town centre are currently a hive of activity as new businesses open up in the coming days and weeks. And what they all have in common is that they…
Parish Council objects to new homes in Wootton
Wootton Parish Council has objected to plans to build up to five new homes as the proposed site was “rejected as part of the village’s Neighbourhood Development Plan”…
Brave victim speaks of nightmares and isolation as rapist is jailed
A rapist who attacked an 18-year-old woman in an alleyway in the early hours of the morning was today (Friday) jailed for seven and a half years. Philip Mundle, 31, was caught on CCTV…
Blues name squad for year-ending ‘Battle of the Joué’ at Goldington Road
Bedford Blues and Nottingham are two of the most exciting sides in English rugby’s second tier, with Saturday’s clash billed as the ‘Battle of the Joué’, and 86 tries scored between…
Letters: “We unequivocally support this vital project” – Chambers of Commerce along EWR Route
We were heartened to see the National Audit Office report, whilst acknowledging the inevitable issues around delivery, also recognise the substantial benefits East West Rail will…
Health boss says junior doctors strikes “most dangerous industrial action plans” NHS has ever seen
Junior doctors’ upcoming strikes are the “most dangerous industrial action plans” that the NHS has ever seen, a borough council meeting heard. Sarah Stanley, Bedford, Luton and…