Passengers warned of reduced bus service as drivers vote to strike on dates throughout July and August
A reduced Stagecoach bus service will run in Bedfordhire on dates in July and August after bus drivers turned down a pay offer. The affected dates include the weekend of the Bedford River Festival…
Fears of post-election private school “collapse” in Bedford proved unfounded
Suggestions that Bedford’s private schools could “collapse” if an in-coming Labour government imposes 20% VAT on school fees have proved unfounded. Labour’s manifesto states it will raise £1.5billion from…
Cześć Bedford! Polish Heritage Day returns
Once again Bedford’s Harpur Square will ring out to the sights, sounds and smells of the Polish culture, cuisine and community at this years Polish Heritage Day.The event, run by PBIC will take place…
Job search strategies: Leveraging Jooble for UK’s international students
The UK has been one of the leaders in the world student rankings for many years. It is home to a lot of private and municipal educational institutions, which attract international students…
More Central Bedfordshire Council executive members have resigned
Two more Central Bedfordshire Council executive members have left their roles on the Independent ruling administration at the local authority.
Independent Sandy councillor Simon Ford and Independent…
“We couldn’t believe it”, retired couple from Bedford win the lottery once again
Only 10 months after the first win on Pick My Postcode of £665.53, Val and Jeff Hollingsworth, a retired couple from Putnoe in Bedfordshire, won £1,094.29. Pick My Postcode is an free online lottery…
University of Bedfordshire students’ success during Graduate Fashion Week
For the first time ever University of Bedfordshire’s fashion design students were selected to take part in the annual Graduate Fashion Week, showcasing their innovative designs.
Alphy Roy and Justyna Jagielnik…
The Bedfordshire Games return for 35th anniversary event at Athletics Stadium
An event aimed at inclusion in sport is returning this Summer with the Bedfordshire Games celebrating its 35th year with competitors from across the county converging on Bedford…
Plans for 179 new Bromham homes despite rejection of ‘similar’ plans in 2017
Plans for 179 new homes in Bromham have been submitted to the council – but one objector has said they are “not materially different” to an application turned down in 2017. And they added that the…