Monthly column: What’s Happening to our Rivers?
You will no doubt have seen the shocking statistics in the news showing the state of our rivers following many years of ongoing pollution. This is why BedsGOVET, a citizen science…
Bedford Ian writes…
16 May 2025: Mayoral maybe, Political policing, Scrutiny scrapped?, and Star nonsense. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he…
Man found guilty of manslaughter after fatal stabbing in Bedford
A man who fatally stabbed another man during an argument at a Bedford property has been found guilty of manslaughter. Tyreese Kamau, 25, was convicted today (Friday) at…
Peter McCormack sets out bold vision for Bedford sparking 2027 mayoral questions
A new website launched by Bedford businessman Peter McCormack has sparked speculation about his political ambitions, after it laid out a vision for the town that reads more like a…
Bedford Borough Council accused of hiding debt rise as finance chief calls £5m loan ‘sound practice’
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have said calling a loan “reprofiling” is just a “smokescreen” – but the council’s finance chief has defended the move as sound practice…
Volunteer driver swaps four wheels for two in cycling challenge for Bedford cancer patients
A Bedford volunteer who usually helps transport cancer patients for life-saving treatment is gearing up for two major cycling challenges to raise funds for a lift service he drives for…
RFU announce revamped ‘Champ Rugby’ competition but promotion criteria remain
Bedford Blues will be one of 14 teams to compete in a revamped Championship for the 2025/26 season, renamed ‘Champ Rugby’ by the RFU, who have announced an overhaul of the league…
East West Rail update reveals Bedfordians concerns on home demolition, traffic issues and environment
East West Railway Company has published its latest update on public feedback gathered during its 2024 non-statutory consultation. The update reveals that Bedfordians’ concerns…