4,700 fines issued to people spitting, urinating, and dropping cigarette butts in Bedford town centre
More than 4,700 fines were issued for street littering in Bedford between 2022 and 2024 — with the majority for discarded cigarette butts, a council committee has heard. At a meeting of Bedford…
Bedford Ian writes…
21 March 2025: Is that you, Mr Wayne?, Cement over the problem, and Speed demons. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has what he thinks of it all…
Too soon for detailed Universal train station plans says senior Borough Council officer
Detailed plans for a Universal Studios version of Wixams Station do not exist, a senior council officer has told councillors. After an update on the new train station during last night’s Environment…
Opinion: Southgate is right, and it’s up to men to help our boys reject the Manosphere
On Wednesday, ex-England football manager Sir Gareth Southgate delivered the 47th Dimbleby Lecture, ‘The Beautiful Game: Building Belief and Resilience in a Younger Generation’ in which…
Putnoe Scouts raise nearly £4,500 for Sue Ryder in memory of former leader
Young people from Putnoe Scout Group in Bedford have raised just under £4,500 for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice after completing a series of heartfelt fundraising challenges in memory of…
Bedford dad who once struggled to tie his shoelaces to climb Everest
A Bedford dad who once struggled to tie his shoelaces due to his weight is now preparing to trek to Everest Base Camp to raise money for learning disability charity, Hft. Ian Earey, 36, started…
The Championship returns after five-week break as Blues travel to Hartpury
Bedford Blues are finally back in Championship action this weekend as Mike Rayer’s side travel to Gloucestershire for a tricky test against Hartpury, looking to keep hold of second place…
Real Bedford Women thrash Luton Town to win County Cup
Real Bedford Women are on track to complete another double, as they overcame the first hurdle in beating Luton Town Ladies 5-0 in the final of the Bedfordshire FA Women’s…