Oasis Beach Pool to be turned into ‘Louvre of Bedford’
Oasis Beach Pool, once a beloved local attraction and more recently a “vision of a dystopian apocalyptic future”, is set for a radical transformation – into what some say could be the Louvre…
The evolution of journalism: From print to digital, facts to formats
Journalism has undergone a seismic shift over the past few decades. From the era of daily print deadlines to the always-on pace of digital publishing, the tools and platforms have…
Mayor signs order to write off “irrecoverable” debt owed to Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council is proposing to write off over £385k in “irrecoverable” debt. The debts are considered to be irrecoverable because the debtors are “insolvent and have no…
Hockey Men lay solid foundations despite losing to champions
The past weekend saw an end to the league season for most of Bedford Hockey Club’s senior squads in a season which has brought many highs across the club’s fourteen teams, ahead of…
Sharnbrook Academy rated outstanding or good across all areas in latest Ofsted inspection
Sharnbrook Academy is celebrating a significant achievement following its latest Ofsted inspection, which awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating to both Leadership and Management…
Real Bedford Women still unbeaten but made to wait for title
Real Bedford’s Women must wait until at least 13 April to claim the Women’s National League Division One South East title after being held to a 0-0 stalemate at AFC Sudbury on Sunday…
Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting investments in ‘unethical’ countries
“Our values must be more than just a Facebook post,” members were told, as Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting two overseas banks from its investment list…
Sump pumps that can handle high volumes of water – a complete guide
Sump pumps have great importance in managing water, as they prevent basements from flooding and getting damaged. If you are a contractor or a distributor, you must pick…
New flood defence funding to protect Bedfordshire homes, businesses and infrastructure
Four flood risk schemes in Bedfordshire are among dozens across the East of England set to benefit from a £68 million government funding package to protect communities from flooding…