Summer trial for teenagers charged with Thomas Taylor murder
Four teenagers who have been charged with murder after 17-year-old Thomas Taylor have been told they will stand trial in the summer, with a judge also barring the two youngest defendants…
What’s on Bedford: 15 – 26 January 2025
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…
Letters: School places strain raises further Grace Church concerns
I am writing to provide an important update on the growing concerns among Kempston residents regarding Grace Community Church’s controversial proposal to develop land along…
Monthly column: Free speech is important, the truth even more so
Ahead of the second reading of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill last week, a campaign of misinformation and smears emerged—seemingly orchestrated by a hostile foreign billionaire…
Legal advice: The grounds for full custody of a child in the UK
Separating from or divorcing your ex-partner can be a very stressful and emotional time, particularly when the split is not amicable, or there is an ongoing custody battle for your…
Thousands of complaints about Bedford landlords made to Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council said 2,001 complaints were made against Borough landlords in the past five years, with the complaints varying in severity and many being resolved through informal…
Developers seek permission for Wixams expansion plans
Up to 375 new homes could be coming to Wixams, if plans for a development on “land at Bedford Road ” are approved. This follows a request for a screening opinion for the proposed site…
Survey finds Winter Wonderland had “no positive influence on Bedford Town Centre” as park left damaged again
A survey of Winter Wonderland visitors has revealed the event did not positively influence Bedford Town Centre, despite council officials saying the event should be permitted to go ahead in Bedford Park…