Running a business is tough, but you’re not alone
The owner of a Bedford-born international software company has encouraged business owners not to suffer alone if they’re finding things tough. Bridget Harris, the CEO of YouCanBookMe has…
Taxi driver sacked after ‘hostage’ accusation
A Bedford taxi driver has been sacked and reported to the Council’s licensing department after he was accused of holding a female passenger and her baby ‘hostage’. On Saturday, 13 January, a…
Holocaust Memorial Day event to take place at Anne Frank tree in Russell Park
Holocaust Memorial Day will be commemorated in Bedford this month to honour those who lost their lives during Nazi persecution. Hosted by the Bedford Council of Faiths, a short ceremony will take place…
Police seek further suspects following Putnoe stabbing
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a man in his 20s was stabbed in Putnoe on Monday (15 January). Officers were called shortly after 7pm to Sudeley Walk following reports of four men fighting…
Council accused of “spoon feeding” property developer over Biddenham planning application
Bedford Borough Council is ignoring its own planning policies and statutory objections when dealing with a proposed new home development in Biddenham, a resident has claimed…
As temperatures drop, council gritters are ready for action
As temperatures drop, Bedford Borough’s winter maintenance schedule is in full swing, with over 3,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled for use by the council’s gritting crews. To make sure the gritters are…