“Unprecedented” number of complaints about parish councils
One parish council in Bedford borough is being investigated following 19 complaints, a meeting heard. At a meeting last night (12 March), Bedford Borough Council’s Standards Committee…
Teenagers charged with knife possession following Bedford Park brawl
Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that the two people arrested following an affray in Bedford Park yesterday (Tuesday) are teenagers.Three knives were recovered from the scene and two teenagers have been…
Tesco shoppers in Bedford set for share of £500k gold rush
This Saturday (16 March), Tesco shoppers in Bedford have a ‘golden hour’ to win a share of half a million pounds for their local school or a community group that supports children…
Borough schools to secure own meals contracts after ‘bulk buy’ scheme dropped by Council
Bedford borough maintained schools will have to have their own school meals contracts in place by September – but free school meals won’t be impacted, a meeting heard.
Borough schools were…
Plans submitted for three homes on site of “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel
Plans to convert an “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel to new homes have been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application is to convert the Mill House Hotel to three homes, and includes the demolition…
Great Bedfordian: Sam Price
This month’s Great Bedfordian is someone who has spent many years working with people in some of Bedford’s most vulnerable communities. Recently appointed as CEO of Beyond Detention…
Review: Longholme Life is a Bedfordian treat you just have to experience
With spring approaching it’s a perfect time to talk about The Longholme, one of Bedford’s most popular spots to enjoy delicious food and drink, especially as it makes the most of its location between…