Council votes to remove ‘open space’ charges from 2,700 properties in two wards
Homeowners in Great Denham and Kempston West can look forward to having an additional council charge removed within two years. This followed a Bedford Borough Council committee saying that it…
Council serves up refurbished tennis courts but free play is limited
Family passes, online booking and coaching programs are among the changes made to Bedford’s municipal tennis courts, which have been upgraded thanks to £370,000 funding…
Free ice cream for Bedford Independent readers this Friday
This Friday (17 May) an ice cream parlour in Bedford is inviting Bedford Independent readers to have an ice cream on the house to celebrate their 16th anniversary. The giveaway will be held from 12pm to 6pm…
East Midlands Railway invites bids for its £200,000 Community Fund
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has invited local groups to bid for funding as it launched its new £200,000 Community Fund. The fund aims to support communities and organisations along the routes…
Bedford Swim Squad win twenty medals at Eastern Region Championships
The hugely successful Bedford Swim Squad have been back in action throughout April and May at the Eastern Region Swimming Championships, winning seven gold medals alongside…
Low election turn out prompts PCC to ensure Bedfordians have better understanding of the role
More needs to be done to ensure Bedfordshire residents have a better understanding of the police and crime commissioner’s role in policing the county, the new PCC has said. The low turnout for last week’s…
‘Cuddle therapy’ ponies help bring joy to patients and staff at local hospice
The patients and staff of Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger were excited to be greeted by two very special guests recently, when Teddy and Mouse, a pair of ‘cuddle therapy ponies’ came for a visit…
Can you help reunite these family photos with their owners?
A chance purchase at a car boot sale has led a local vintage trader on a mission to find the owner of some family photos, perfectly preserved in an old clutch bag. Felicity Guy, who owns Curated Violet…