Protect vulnerable people and pets as temperatures rise and health warning is issued
Bedford joins much of the rest of England today as a yellow heat health alert has been put in place, indicating weather conditions could pose a risk to those who are particularly vulnerable…
Children’s art competition exhibition runs all summer at The Higgins Bedford
More than 100 pieces of artwork created by pupils from 40 schools across Bedford Borough are on display at an exhibition at the Higgins Bedford this summer. On the theme Together for Bedford, students…
Letters: “Farage has been holding the map while recent PM’s have driven UK into a ditch”
In their letter published on 24 June, Mr. or Ms. J. Whiten is mistaken on several levels. There has only been one ‘scheduled’ general election in the UK: that of 7 May 2015 upon the expiration of the Tory-Lib Dem…
Letters: “Bafflingly underdeveloped” views of Nigel Farage
A recent letter said that Nigel Farage had shown “authentic leadership and vision” and I was somewhat confused by that. I note that the letter writer didn’t cite any examples of leadership that Mr Farage had shown…
Bedford and Kempston Lib Dem candidate highlights GP manifesto pledge
In their manifesto, the Liberal Democrats said everyone should get the care they need, when they need it, and where they need it. They pledge to give everyone the right to see a GP within seven days…
Annual Armed Forces Day parade returns to Bedford town centre
On Sunday 30 June, Bedford will honour serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military charities with its annual Armed Forces Day parade. The parade begins at De Parys Avenue at 10.20am and…