No sign of A421 in Bedford reopening ‘anytime soon’ as work continues to clear floodwater
National Highways (NH), who look after the A421, have said the stretch between the A6 at Bedford – M1 (junction 13), near Brogborough/Marston Moretaine, is not likely to reopen before the…
Real Bedford FC chairman charged by FA over gun photo says he wanted to “spark debate”
Real Bedford co-owner and chairman, Peter McCormack has ignited a new controversy as he publicly denied an FA charge of “bringing the game into disrepute” after an image of him holding an AR-15 assault rifle appeared…
NHS England say RSV vaccine programme is available to those eligible
A vaccine programme for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory illness for babies and older adults, started earlier this month. NHS England said while RSV infection can occur at any age…
Bedford Ath finally in the winners enclosure with tight Hertford victory
Bedford Athletic secured a long-awaited first victory of the season, beating Hertford 29-25 at Putnoe Woods on Saturday afternoon, outscoring their opponents by five tries to four…
Wixams council face bill of tens of thousands over councillor complaints
An investigation into Wixams Parish Council could cost £55,000 due to the volume of complaints made. A parish council spokesman said the majority of complaints have been “raised by or against one councillor”…
Breaking news: Simple Minds to headline Bedford Summer Sessions 2025
Simple Minds has been announced as the headline act for next year’s TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions on Thursday, 03 July 2025. Considered one of the UK’s most successful…