Mid Bedfordshire MP launches petition calling for rethink on winter fuel payments
Mid-Bedfordshire MP Blake Stephenson (Conservative) has called for local people to sign a petition urging the Government to U-turn on its decision to end winter fuel payments for what could…
Sue Ryder Starlight Hike returns for a magical evening under the stars in memory of loved ones
Bedfordshire residents are being called to join national palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder this October for their annual 5k or 10k hike beneath the stars to celebrate someone…
Maximizing your investment potential: Using life insurance as trading capital
Life insurance is traditionally viewed as a safety net for your loved ones, providing financial security in the event of your untimely demise. However, an innovative approach is gaining traction…
Bedford man jailed after admitting link to supply of drugs in town
A Bedford man has been jailed for a total of three years after admitting being involved in the supply of cocaine. In July, officers from Bedfordshire Police’s Boson guns and gangs unit, arrested…
Plans for tidy tip fees put in the bin after councillor and resident “outcry”
Fees to deposit some materials at household waste recycling centres in Central Bedfordshire have been shelved for now, in what a Conservative councillor dubbed “a U-turn”…
Mowsbury Golf Club crowns winners in 49th edition of club championships
Mowsbury Golf Club have crowned their latest club champions after a bumper weekend saw tournaments in both men’s and women’s golf across two days of competition on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September…
Council reassures parents all school meals will still be “delicious and nutritious” despite some seeking own contracts
As the new term starts, Bedford Borough schools that are part of a new meals contract will be “serving hot, delicious, nutritious meals”, a meeting heard. At the latest meeting of the…
Time running out for BedfordBID as Borough Council withdraws support
Bedford Borough Council have indicated they no longer have faith in Bedford’s Business Improvement District (BedfordBID) after announcing they intend to vote against their…
Sustainable and ‘slow fashion’ store opens in Bedford’s Edwardian Arcade
This Saturday (7 September), a unique creative space is opening in Bedford, launched by jewellery designer/maker, Lorna Henderson. Alongside Emma Talbot of Clemency Jude, Lorna will be opening the doors of Lavender Moss…