Council should do more to help with bus timetables across Borough says councillor
A Bedford Borough cllr had said the council should get bus operators to “clock-face” bus schedules as residents are complaining about buses turning up within minutes of each other…
Mayor of Kempston to switch on town Christmas lights
The Mayor of Kempston is extending a warm invitation to all Bedfordians to join the community to switch on the town’s festive lights this weekend. Kempston’s Christmas light switch-on will take place outside the Saxon Centre on Sunday…
‘Bigger and better’ Bedford Christmas lights switch on this weekend
Bedford Borough Council has said they are ‘thrilled’ that the postponed Bedford Christmas lights switch on will happen this weekend and with a ‘bigger celebration than previously…
Is your son serious about sport?
At Bedford School, we believe in the power of sport to shape character, build teamwork and foster resilience. If your son is serious about sports, he will thrive in our dynamic and supportive…
SMART’s winter CRIB appeal launches with ‘a day in the life’ of caseworker Megan
As Christmas is traditionally the season of giving, many charities, big and small, are launching their seasonal fundraising drives. But what actually happens to your money?At SMART CJS, the local charity supporting homeless people, much of their…
Councillor questions whether town speed cameras are “enforced”
Letting people know which Bedford borough average speed cameras are not in use could see drivers “potentially speed up”. But a Lib Dem councillor said the cameras along Bedford’s Embankment are “not enforced”…
Wixams station on track to be completed in summer 2026
Wixams Station is “progressing on programme”, a senior Bedford Borough Councillor officer told a meeting. Jon Shortland, chief officer for planning, infrastructure and economic growth, gave a brief update on progress to last…