A421 in Bedford to remain closed “into tomorrow” after floods

A section of the A421 in Bedford between the junction for the A6 and M1 J13 at Brogborough will remain closed “into tomorrow” (Tuesday) after it flooded due to heavy rain. The nearby pumping…
Poor Ath start continues with away loss at Letchworth

Bedford Athletic were well beaten away to Letchworth 48-21 on Saturday afternoon, suffering their third loss in as many games of the new season in Regional One South East…
Schools and roads closed after weekend storms batter Bedford Borough

A number of roads and schools in Bedford Borough have been closed due to heavy rain after storms battered Bedford this weekend. As it still continues to rain today (Monday), flood alerts remained in place…
Mixed fortunes for Bedford Hockey Club on thunderous opening day

The weather on the opening day of the league season, somewhat mirrored the results across Bedford Hockey Club’s senior teams – bright sunshine, scattered showers, torrential rain, and thunder and lightning, all in equal measures…
Consultation on roof signs for Bedford’s private hire vehicles to take place

A consultation over the future of roof signs on Bedford’s private hire vehicles is set to take place after a meeting heard people don’t always understand the difference between them and hackney carriage-type taxis. The Bedford Action Group campaign group has said this can threaten a private hire vehicle driver’s safety when they lawfully refuse […]