NHS to foot bill for new Bedford Hospital car park along EWR route, says councillor
East West Rail is to charge the NHS £35 million for a new Bedford Hospital car park, a senior borough councillor has said. But an EWR spokesperson says details have yet to be agreed…
Campaigners’ anger as motion to withdraw EWR route support derailed in council vote
A councillor’s proposal that Bedford Borough Council withdraw its support for the current East West Rail (EWR) route was derailed last night (Wednesday), leaving a local campaign group…
Fifth teenager charged in connection with Thomas Taylor murder
A fifth teenager has been charged in connection with the murder of Thomas Taylor in Bedford. The 17-year-old died after being stabbed in Greenhill Street, Bedford at around 5.50pm…
Monthly column: Back into the swing of things
As we enter 2025, I want to wish everybody a very happy new year and hope you all had a relaxing break with your family and friends. Parliament returned from Christmas recess…
Local buses offer a lifeline for at-risk women and girls
Stagecoach East drivers are stepping up to make a difference in the fight against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with their buses now places of refuge for anyone feeling unsafe…