Government publish administrative arrangements for Universal Studios
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published the administrative arrangements designed to ensure a fair, open, and impartial decision-making process for Universal…
Bedford Ian writes…
27 June 2025: Flag flap, Magistrate moan, Nadine nonsense, and Mayoral result. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks…
Bedford man jailed for 12 years over fatal stabbing of Patrice Che
A Bedford man who fatally stabbed another man during an argument has today been sentenced to 12 years in prison for manslaughter. Tyreese Kamau, 25, of Rutland Road, was found…
Clapham Post Office to move to new High Street location with extended opening hours
Clapham Post Office is set to move to a new home on the village High Street, following confirmation that its current operator is stepping down. The Post Office has announced that…
Bridges Espresso Bar closes, leaving loyal customers and staff heartbroken
One of Bedford’s most popular independent businesses, Bridges Espresso Bar, has closed with immediate effect, after struggling to survive the combined impact of the pandemic…
Earn your ‘Story Garden’ medal with the Bedford Borough Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is back across Bedford’s libraries, as the council continue their ‘Year of Reading’ initiative with a reading challenge that young people can dive into across the summer…
Kempston power cut nearly resolved as just four homes await final safety checks
Power has now been restored to almost all homes affected by this week’s unplanned power cut in Kempston, with just four properties still without electricity as engineers wait…
Mayor of Bedford charity committee chooses four beneficiaries of annual fundraising efforts
Four local charities have been selected to benefit from Bedford Borough’s Mayor’s Charity fundraising during 2025/26. The charity was started in 2005 by the then mayor, Frank Branson…