Parade and festivities planned this month for Armed Forces Day
Bikers will lead a parade down Bedford High Street on Sunday, 29 June, to begin the annual celebrations of Armed Forces Day in the town centre. 150 people will be taking part in…
Midland Road to fully reopen to traffic on 11 June
Motorists and pedestrians rejoice – Midland Road will fully reopen to traffic on Wednesday, 11 June, six months after it was closed as part of the Town Deal regeneration project. With newly widened…
Bedford Hospital to benefit from major repair fund as part of NHS upgrade
More than £10 million is being invested in Bedfordshire hospitals to improve ventilation, heating, electrical systems, and other essential infrastructure, as part of a wider £147 million…
Monthly column: Tackling crime and championing Bedford Borough
As Mayor, I don’t shy away from the hard truths, and this is one of them. Day after day, I hear the same concerns echoed by residents and business owners: shoplifting is rife, antisocial behaviour…
Biddenham condemn Flitwick to fifth straight loss as good Prem start continues
Biddenham Cricket Club are up to fourth in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League as their impressive start to life in the top tier continued with a 21-run victory over struggling Flitwick…
Bedford Giving offers free training to help parents support teenagers’ mental health
An organisation in Bedford is offering parents free online training to help them feel more confident in supporting their teenager’s mental health and wellbeing. The training, offered by Bedford…
Retired Bedfordshire Police officer used rank to pressure women on dating apps despite being blocked
A former Bedfordshire Police detective who pursued women online despite being repeatedly asked to stop would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not retired before his disciplinary hearing…