Bedfordshire Police criticised after Facebook ‘banter’ misses the mark on anti-social behaviour
A Bedford councillor has questioned the appropriateness of a Facebook post by the Bedford Community Policing Team, describing it as “appalling” and “insensitive” to vulnerable individuals. During Wednesday night’s (25 June) extraordinary meeting of the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel, Bedford Borough councillor Tim Caswell (Lib Dem/Bedford Borough Council) read out a question on behalf […]
Universal’s Bedford theme park moves closer as planning request goes to government
Universal Destinations & Experiences has submitted a formal request to the UK government for permission to build its proposed theme park and resort in Bedford, requesting approval…
Power still out for dozens of Kempston homes as engineers carry out checks
Around 45 homes in Kempston remain without power this afternoon (Thursday, 26 June), 30 hours after an unplanned fault left over 200 properties without electricity. The outage, first…
Cllr says Bedford ‘drug-free’ stats defy reality as safety fears grow
A Bedford borough councillor has accused police of underplaying the town’s drug problem and said residents no longer feel safe. Bedford Borough cllr Marc Frost (Wilstead/Conservative)…
East Anglian Air Ambulance pilot’s incredible 40-year journey comes in to land
After more than 40 years in the skies, one of the East Anglian Air Ambulance’s most experienced pilots has completed his final shift flying Helicopter Emergency Medical Services…
Over 200 Kempston homes without power for 24 hours as unplanned power cut continues
More than 200 homes in Kempston have been left without electricity for over 24 hours following a power outage first reported just before 10am yesterday (25 June). As of this morning…
The Bedfordshire Games celebrating diversity and inclusion returns for 36th edition
The Bedfordshire Games returns to the Bedford International Athletics Stadium on 1 July, providing opportunity for people with learning disabilities to compete in competitive sport…