Monthly column: UK’s landmark trade agreements with India and US are a double win

Since the chaotic and disruptive Brexit process, which saw the UK leave the world’s largest trading bloc, Britain’s economy has struggled, and its trade ambitions have often been…
Biddenham CC bounce back from dire opening weekend to beat favourites Flitwick

Biddenham Cricket Club are off the mark in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League after beating perennial favourites, Flitwick by 76 runs on Sunday (11 May)…
Developer redesigns housing scheme to avoid stricter safety rules

A developer has submitted a revised design for part of a major Bedford housing scheme that would lower the height of one building and avoid triggering tougher fire safety regulations. Bells Viero Ltd, the developer behind the…
Beer Festival exempt from new health advertising rules

Bedford Borough Council has said that its promotion of the upcoming Bamberg Beer Festival does not breach its new advertising policy restricting the promotion of alcohol because the event was booked before the policy was adopted…