Liberal Democrats confirm Henry Vann as their 2027 Bedford Mayor hopeful
Bedford Borough councillor Henry Vann has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the 2027 Mayoral election, setting the stage for a political rematch just over…
Why journalists ask tough questions and why democracy depends on it
Journalism isn’t about going easy on those in charge – it’s about asking what matters. In a functioning democracy, power must be scrutinised. Journalists are one of the few professions…
Bedfordshire OPCC takes out £8.5m in loans to support infrastructure plans
Bedfordshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has borrowed £8.5 million since December, according to data published by the Public Works Loans Board (PWLB)…
Plans to scrap two Bedford Borough Council committees spark democracy concerns
A proposal to remove two Bedford Borough Council committees would result in a “loss of strong governance”, an opposition councillor has claimed. But Bedford’s mayor said he was…
Iconic Bedford church rings in £110k for clock and bells restoration
Bedford’s iconic St Paul’s Church has dramatically boosted its appeal to restore the town centre’s clock tower and bells, with over £110,000 raised in just one recent sponsorship event…
Monthly column: Your voices must be heard on Universal, so have your say now
In my last column I spoke about my excitement about the Universal Studios announcement but stressed the importance of delivering the right infrastructure alongside the…
Bedford’s football clubs learn non-league fate for next season
Non-league football calendars for the 2025/26 season are being finalised across the country, and both Bedford Town and Real Bedford have learnt of their destinations for the new campaign…
Long-serving Labour councillor takes up “honour” of Bedford Borough Council Speaker
Cllr Colleen Atkins MBE has been elected as the new Speaker of Bedford Borough Council following the Annual Full Council meeting on Wednesday evening (15 May). The long-serving Labour…
“Everything I’ve been through is in this album”: Bedford’s Tom Grennan on music, mistakes and growing up
Tom Grennan has had a whirlwind few years, from performing at major festivals and collaborating with chart-topping artists, to becoming a familiar face on TV and even the front of a crisp…
Locals urged to secure the future of Esquires through pioneering community ownership project
A legendary award-winning music venue in Bedford could secure its future as part of a groundbreaking community ownership project – and local people are at the heart of its success…