Eight years for man who tried to blame young child for baby’s injuries
A man who caused a “catalogue of serious injuries” to a baby in Bedford was jailed today for eight years. Muhammad Usman, 32, who was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with…
International kebab chain to open new store in Bedford
Popular fast food chain, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced it will be opening a new store in Bedford following a consistent streak of successful openings across the UK. As one of the…
Borough councillors clash over war on drugs “disaster”
Bedford Borough councillors have clashed after one called the war on drugs a “disaster” and that the decriminalisation of drugs would remove “huge burdens” on the justice system. Cllr Paul Edmonds…
Bedford Labour Group holds fast on EWR position for now
Bedford Borough’s Labour Group won’t reconsider its position on East West Rail until after the next consultation, its leader has said. Councillor Carl Meader ( Kempston South) gave this…
Ladies Day returns to Goldington Road as Blues welcome Caldy
Bedford Blues are back in action at Goldington Road this Saturday alongside the famous Ladies Day, which aims to raise money for a selected charity, this year for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice…
Grassroots Bedford bands to share stage with Coldplay
Alfie Templeman, Low Girl and Coldplay all have two things in common – they are all on the Luton lineup for this summer’s Radio 1’s Big Weekend – and they all began their careers playing at Bedford…
Pregnant bats delay school demolition
The demolition of Kempston’s Robert Bruce School has been delayed due to pregnant bats, a meeting heard. During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (20 March) cllr (Labour, Kempston North)…
Letters: I’m getting dizzy with all EWR Co spin
Thank you for the article referencing the success of the ‘Borders Railway’ in Scotland likened to EastWest Rail, however, I would like to point out that there are massive differences between the two…
Lib Dems stick with Jas Parmar for PCC candidate
Bedfordshire’s Liberal Democrats have re-selected Jas Parmar as their candidate in the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner elections in the area. The former police officer was selected for…