Monthly column: Rural areas losing out on funding, and bus cuts affecting us all
Did you know that in April, it was discovered that Bedford Borough Council’s Conservative administration, according to its members, had to hand over £460,000 of last year’s rural grant funding…
Public questions rising costs and falling fire service staff amid tax increase concerns
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has defended a rise in council tax precept amid public concerns about falling staff numbers, but rising costs for residents. Questions from the public…
Ambulance trust confirms 103 Bedford jobs under threat in call centre shake-up
Plans to shut Bedford’s ambulance call centre could leave more than 100 local staff out of work, as East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) insisted its slimmed-down…
Verbal attacks on Bedford’s NHS staff now daily occurrence, says chief nurse
Verbal abuse and aggression towards NHS staff has become an everyday reality, a senior health leader has warned. Speaking at Bedford Borough Council’s Health Overview…
Local MP joins protest against “Gatwick-sized” solar farm
North Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller (Conservative), is joining a walk this weekend to protest against a proposed solar farm that, campaigners say, will be larger than Gatwick Airport…
What’s on Bedford: 4 – 15 June 2025
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford…
Co-working Club opens its doors to combat loneliness and boost town centre business
A new co-working club is launching next Tuesday (10 June) in Bedford in a bid to help home workers feel less isolated and to bring business to the town centre. Founded by entspired’s…
Wyboston amateur rider qualifies for Horse of the Year finals
The NEC in Birmingham awaits for one amateur horse rider from Wyboston after she qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year finals at a special qualifying event at the end of May…