Letters: Queen’s Park isn’t the only place in Bedford with dangerous driving

The recent complaints of dangerous driving in Queens Park prompt me to write to voice the same concern within Bedford town centre. I regularly see high-performance vehicles…
Wixams Station ‘on track’ says senior officer at Bedford Borough Council

The Wixams Railway Station project is continuing to move forward and developers should start making their financial contributions by the end of July, a meeting heard….
Former RAF aircraft engineer to run as independent Bedford & Kempston candidate in general election

A former RAF aircraft engineer and crew chief with the Royal Squadron, has decided to run as an independent candidate for Bedford & Kempston in the forthcoming general election. Tarek Javed…
Bedford Blues announce departure of Irish winger Seán French

With signings and re-signings now hot on the Goldington Road agenda, the first big departure from Bedford Blues was announced today (7 June) as it was revealed winger, Seàn French will be leaving…
Bedford rapist found guilty of second rape after police reopen case and use new forensic techniques

A serial Bedford rapist has been sentenced to another 19 years in prison after being found guilty of raping a child thanks to evidence found using new forensic techniques.
Conservative candidate for Bedford & Kempston says she’s seen both sides of life and “knows what hardship is like”

The Conservative candidate for the Bedford constituency said she is someone who has seen both sides of life and “knows what hardship is like”. Pinder Chauhan said after her parents lost their business…
Reform Mid-Bedfordshire candidate says they’ll be “ahead of the Tories” with Farage standing

The Reform UK candidate for Mid Bedfordshire said the “seismic” by-election result means he has some “unfinished business” and that with Nigel Farage now standing they could end up “ahead…
Watch out for five months of travel disruption between Shortstown and Cotton End starting next week

Five months of work to replace gas pipes on the A600 High Road between Shortstown and Cotton End will begin on Monday (10 June) as engineers from Cadent begin…