Bedford creatives take a stand against changes to AI copyright law

Award-winning author and illustrator, David Litchfield, is encouraging Bedfordians to write to their MP this week to oppose changes to copyright laws around artificial intelligence (AI) which could affect the creative community…
Event to inspire Bedford’s entrepreneurial community

An event is taking place this Thursday (27 February) to inspire members of Bedford’s thriving entrepreneurial community. Set up by Jodie Faitakis, entspired hosts events to unite entrepreneurs and provide a platform where they can connect, learn and…
Council ‘tight-lipped’ on response to government’s efforts to tackle housing crisis

Bedford Borough Council has failed to respond to inquiries about how it will apply the house building proposals set out by the deputy prime minister aimed at tackling the housing crisis. A letter sent by Angela Rayner to all local authorities on…
Bedford Emergency Call Centre given reprieve after campaign by union and local MP

Following a campaign by GMB Union and Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin (Labour), the Bedford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will remain open. The EEAST Board rejected the closure, citing the potential harm to patients…
Tell us which Everyday Heroes raise the profile of Bedford Borough

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2024, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, celebrating the people who make Bedford Borough a better place to live, work, and thrive…