New Kempston coffee shop on Branston Way chooses Kings Arms Project as charity partner
The Kings Arms Project, a Bedford-based charity tackling homelessness, displacement, and isolation in Bedford and beyond has been chosen as the charity partner of a new Starbucks…
Borough Conservatives accused of putting council at risk by “burning through” savings
Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative cabinet has defended spending council tax reserves after being accused of “burning through” council savings and putting the council…
Castle Newnham bids farewell to longstanding principal
Ruth Wilkes, Federation Principal, is retiring after a decade of dedicated leadership at Castle Newnham School and an impressive 35 years in education. Ruth’s career began as a…
Legal advice: Why make a will?
Making a Will is valuable regardless of your age. This is your opportunity to share and formalise your wishes. If you don’t have a Will on your death your belongings will pass by rules of…
Bedford Blues face Caldy first as new Championship fixture list released
The new fixture list for the 2024/25 season has been released with Mike Rayer’s side facing Caldy first on Saturday 21st September at Goldington Road as the Blues look ahead to the…
Second SEND data breach at Central Bedfordshire Council
A local authority is considering extra training options for staff, after a second special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) data breach in two months. The need for stringent checks…
Bedford drug dealer jailed after police raid his home and find drugs, cash, and ammunition
A Bedford drug dealer, who was discovered by police with drugs worth more than £50,000, has been jailed for more than four years. Bedfordshire Police officers raided Mazar Ali’s home…
Wixams Station agreement due to be signed this week
Bedford Borough Council is due to sign an agreement with Network Rail this week to build Wixams Station, a senior council officer has said. Jon Shortland, chief officer for environment and…