Breaking news: July election confirmed by PM Rishi Sunak
Following months of speculation, the Prime Minister has formally confirmed the date for the next general election.
After stating that an election would be called in the “second half of the year”, Rishi Sunak held a…
Barnes Rose take on coast to coast challenge for new portable defibrillator
The team at Barnes Rose Personal Training are taking on their latest challenge at the beginning of June in order to raise money for a new portable defibrillator outside their premises in Stagsden…
14 year sentence for sex offender who arranged Bedford meeting to sexually abuse a child
A ‘dangerous’ sex offender has been sentenced to a total of 14 years after arranging a meeting so he could sexually abuse a child. Alec Parkin, 49, a registered sex offender from Nottinghamshire, bragged…
Fourth time lucky for Fox and Hounds planning application?
Plans to change the use of a Bedford pub have returned after three refusals and two dismissed appeals since 2021. Bedford Borough Council has received a fourth application…
Solar Can photographs capture the path of sun over Stewartby
An amateur astronomer from Stewartby has shared incredible photos of the path of the sun, taken over a year using a pin-hole camera mounted on the side of his house. Darren Jehan captured the…
Bring on the sunshine for St Cuthbert’s Street Festival
If you’re looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Sunday, then look no further than St Cuthbert’s Street, which is hosting a free all-day festival. For the first time, the road will be closed to traffic…
Wixams retirement village not asked to contribute to local NHS
Bedford Borough Council planners have not sought a financial contribution for the “existing Wixams Surgery Practice” from a retirement village’s expansion, a meeting heard. The Planning Committee…
Letters: “Even cyclists need to obey the law”
As a fellow newcomer to both cycling and Bedford, I do have a little sympathy for Karyn Pemberton being caught out illegally cycling in a pedestrianised area. After all, there is a strong laissez-faire…