Bedford’s Tom Grennan up against Mariah and Wham! for Christmas number one
Bedford-born singer/songwriter, Tom Grennan is in the running for this year’s coveted Christmas number one, but he needs some hometown help to see off two of the season’s most iconic songs. Tom’s festive single, ‘It Can’t Be Christmas’…
Real Bedford chairman fined by Bedfordshire FA for assault rifle photo
Peter McCormack, the co-owner and Chairman of Real Bedford FC, has been fined £30 by Bedfordshire FA in relation to an “improper conduct” charge after a photo of McCormack…
PCC says first six months in office is “setting the stage for long-term change”
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) John Tizard has described his first six months in office as a “foundation period” focused on building relationships, improving…
Great Bedfordian: Rosanna Heasman
As we continue our spotlight on Bedford’s indie retailers, our recent Great Bedfordian is someone who has revolutionised sustainable shopping in Bedford and is the owner of…
Councillors, volunteers and children plant hundreds of spring bulbs in Caldwell ward
Children from Cauldwell Primary School joined councillors and volunteers to plant hundreds of bulbs to brighten up their area come next Spring. The bulbs were funded through the ward…
Bedford Blues among Championship clubs to ask for vote of no confidence on RFU bosses
Bedford Blues are one of a number of clubs in English rugby’s second tier to call for a vote of no confidence in the RFU’s senior leadership after they released a collective statement on Monday…
Bedford Borough Libs Dems question cuts to school crossing patrols
Bedford borough Lib Dems have said school crossing patrols are “under threat” due to a proposed cut in funding. But the Conservative administration said the proposal is to cease crossing…
Designated ‘warm spaces’ open up for Bedford and Kempston residents
Two locations in Kempston are part of this winter’s Warm Spaces Initiative, offering a warm welcome, phone charging facilities and even a hot shower. Kempston Pool &…
Bedford Ath fall to Sudbury to remain bottom of the league
Bedford Athletic were defeated 31-10 at home to Sudbury on Saturday (7 December), condemning the Ath to their ninth defeat in eleven matches as the first half of the season…
PCC says “nothing underhand” about new chief exec’s pay rise
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said there was “nothing underhand” in his new chief executive’s pay rise. The new chief executive started his role on…