Bedford Ian writes…
2 May 2025: Big booboo, Aussie Oakley, Political compost, and Brilliant Bedford. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
A night to remember with Borough’s Everyday Heroes recognised as the “spirit of Bedford”
There’s something truly magical about a community coming together to celebrate its own, and that’s precisely what happened at the 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards…
Local MP calls for crackdown on “the scourge of shoplifting” as PCC encourages people to report crime
A Bedford Borough MP has called on the Government to crack down on “prolific” shoplifting offences, calling it a “scourge on local communities”, despite local police leaders calling on the public…
Goldington Road hosts Bedford Blues double header on Foundation Day
Bedford Blues are back in action after a well-earned week of rest, looking to cement second place in the Championship table as they welcome London Scottish to Goldington Road on Saturday…
Bedford Borough Council takes out £5m loan to “re-profile” short-term debt
Bedford Borough Council said a multi-million pound loan is to “re-profile” short-term debt. Data from the UK Debt Management Office (DMO) revealed that the borough council…
Bedford College band The Deities go from open mic night to releasing their debut EP
A Bedford band are performing at the Cellar Bar next week, celebrating that they have gone from performing at the venue’s Under 18’s Open Mic Night to launching their debut EP this month. The Deities are composed of four Bedford College…
Police and Crime Commissioner declines to address criticism on neighbourhood policing
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC), John Tizard, has declined to directly address renewed criticism of the county’s policing performance. His office instead…
Drain drama for 5ft snake rescued in Bedford village as RSPCA hunts for owner
The RSPCA is appealing for help in tracing the owner of a five-foot-long Mexican black kingsnake that was rescued from a rainwater drain in Thurleigh on Sunday (27 April)…