Bedford Friends of Al Walaja hosts talk by Palestinian visitors
A group of visitors from the village of Al Walaja in the West Bank of Palestine will be visiting Bedford this week to share their experiences of life under occupation. The trip has been organised by Bedford Friends of Al Walaja, a village in the West…
Bedford Ath blow half time lead to lose Harpenden basement battle
Bedford Athletic blew a 17-3 half-time lead to lose their key relegation battle 31-29 at Harpenden on Saturday (15 February), falling further from safety in RFU Regional South East Division One…
‘Bat kiln’ planning application submitted for Stewartby brickworks development
A planning application has been submitted for the construction of a bat kiln at the former Stewartby Brickworks site near Bedford, as part of ecological mitigation efforts linked to the…
Cuts to mental health Crisis Café heavily criticised by councillor
A Bedford borough councillor criticised the lack of transparency around changes to mental health crisis services after the Crisis Café model was quietly replaced with the Bedfordshire and…
Charity Spinathon raises nearly £5,000 for local charities
Members of a Bedford health club took part in a five-hour indoor cycling marathon earlier this month to raise money for local charities The Bedford Blues Foundation and Primrose…