Everyday Heroes Awards: Who’s the Bedfordian who truly is an unsung hero?
The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough and who make Bedford brilliant. We’re taking a closer look at each category…
A new dawn for Bedford Borough leisure centres
It’s the news that many sports enthusiasts have been waiting for. From the beginning of February, all of Bedford’s leisure centres will reopen under new management, as charitable social enterprise…
Winter Wonderland organisers confirm they will pay for repairs to Bedford Park
Repairs to Bedford Park following the Winter Wonderland event will be paid for by the organisers, a meeting heard. During Thursday’s Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview…
Bullmastiff that killed Labradoodle puppy in Lower Dean escapes “destruction order”
A Bullmastiff that attacked and killed a puppy in a Bedfordshire village will not be put down. The dog, called Rebel, was being walked with two other dogs when it savaged the 10-month-old mini Labradoodle…
Overdue library book returned 38 years (or 13,762 days) after it was taken out
A library book which was 13,762 days overdue has been returned to Bedford Central Library nearly 38 years late. The biography of the actor, Clint Eastwood was part of the Young People’s Library…
Free town centre parking could impact rural bus services, says councillor
Bedford’s four-hour free parking trial could have taken people off the buses – but the £2 fare cap has seen an increase in passengers, a meeting heard. A report presented to Thursday’s Environment…
Have your say on local bus services as part of council’s public transport consultation
Following recent criticism of discontinued, infrequent, late or non-existent bus services in the Borough, now is the time for residents to make their feelings about public transport known…