Bedford’s athletes rewarded at first ever GLL sports foundation awards
Athletes from across Bedford’s sporting spectrum were the centre of attention last week as Bedford International Athletics Stadium hosted the town’s first ever GLL Sports Foundation Awards…
Letters: Here’s how BedfordBID can get everyone behind them
For months, leading up to the current ballot for a new term of BedfordBID (BID5), I’ve been speaking directly to the people behind the BedfordBID, the directors, drawn from businesses…
Monthly column: local policing matters
When I meet residents, community leaders and councillors in rural and urban areas across Bedfordshire one of the questions I am asked most often is along the lines of “when will have…
Five flood warnings for Bedford with fears of ‘more to come’ if planners approve floodplain developments
The Environment Agency has issued nine flood warnings for the Bedford Borough after rainwater runoff from storms at the weekend and further rainfall continues to swell the River Great Ouse and…
Nothing preventing people of faith joining organ donor register
There is “no holy book” that prevents people from joining the Organ Donation Register, a meeting was told – as Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust appeals for more people to sign up…
National Highways admits A421 will be closed for “several days” to clear 60 million litres of flood water
National Highways has admitted the A421 “is likely to remain closed for a prolonged period that could amount to several days” after heavy rain left the parts of the road submerged in flood water over…
Real Bedford Women return to league action with Cambridge stalemate
Real Bedford Women returned to league action on Wednesday as they were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw against Cambridge United on another wet Bedford night at the Ledger Stadium…
What’s on Bedford: 26 September – 6 October 2024
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford…