Number of overturned planning decisions in Borough is well below government threshold
The quality of Bedford Borough Council’s planning decisions means that it is “well below” the government’s maximum limit for underperformance, a meeting heard…
Interview: Bedford Town FC manager Lee Bircham taking one game at a time
At the midway point of the season, fans of Bedford Town FC are in high spirits as their team sit second in the league with two games in hand to top-of-the-league, North Leigh…
Cauldwell Medical Centre team receives national award
The team at Cauldwell Medical Centre (CMC) in Bedford have received a national award in recognition of their work to increase cervical screening among vulnerable groups. They were named winners in the…
Campaigners warn that River Great Ouse carries “dangerous” levels of E.coli
A volunteer-led trust, set up to protect and enhance the River Great Ouse, has told the council that the ‘jewel in Bedford’s crown’ carries “dangerous” levels of E.coli, nitrates and phosphates…
Spiral Freerun find temporary home at former town centre Argos unit
A ‘homeless’ free running group, who were recently turned down for planning permission on their long-awaited site in Biggleswade, have found a temporary home at the Harpur Centre, right in…
Mayor keeping alternative southern East West Rail routes under wraps
Bedford Borough Council is assessing various East West Rail routes, but it is “not appropriate” to share the information at the moment, a meeting heard. During last week’s Environment and…