Closure of Stewartby school approved
Plans for the phased closure of Stewartby’s Broadmead Lower School have been approved. Bedford Borough Council’s portfolio holder for families, education and children’s services, councillor…
800% rise in rough sleepers across Bedford Borough
The number of people sleeping rough has increased by 800% from two to 18, with Bedford Borough Lib Dems saying “political choices” had led to the rise. And Bedford Borough Lib Dems said they…
Bedford Giving confirmed as Bedfringe festival’s charity of the year
The annual performing arts festival, Bedfringe, has announced Bedford Giving as its partner charity of 2024. Bedford Giving is a new movement formed by eight founding partners of local businesses…
What’s on Bedford: 7 – 17 March 2024
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford…
The Complete Guide to Cancelled Flight Compensation with TAP Portugal
Dealing with cancelled flights can be very frustrating. The good news is you can usually get compensation for this. Read on as we explain each of these questions so you can get your tap flight cancellation…
Borough MPs react exactly as expected to yesterday’s Spring Budget
Yesterday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his Spring Budget, with two of Bedford Borough’s local MPs taking to social media to issue reactions both for and against what Mr Hunt says will…
Bedford Borough councillors not DBS checked even if they’re responsible for services for young and vulnerable
Bedford Borough Council does not currently require all councillors to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check, a meeting heard. A report presented to the General Purposes Committee…