Conservatives blame Lib Dems’ “tax freeze obsession” for inherited public finance situation
The Liberal Democrat Group on Bedford Borough Council has not responded to questions about a wave of redundancies under its previous administration – even as it accuses the…
Bedford Borough Council launches second free online ‘Climate Fresk Workshop’
Following the success of its first Climate Fresk community workshop held on Earth Day, Bedford Borough Council has announced a second free session. This time, it will be hosted online to…
Bedford’s youngest market traders to sell homegrown produce for charity
This week, some of Bedford’s youngest and most enterprising residents will swap school uniforms for market stalls as they sell fresh fruit and vegetables grown in their school gardens. On Wednesday…
Putnoe Scouts launches third troop thanks to growing demand
Young people in Bedford are gaining skills for life, making new friends, and experiencing real adventure, thanks to the thriving Putnoe Scouts. In response to overwhelming demand, the group…
Bedfordshire Police face criticisms head on with launch of Summer Policing Plan
As summer arrives, bringing longer days and bustling town centres, Bedfordshire Police has launched its Summer Policing Plan that will see a greater police presence in Bedford…
Firefighter takes on charity run for organisations that helped him back to fitness
A serving firefighter from Kempston Fire Station is staging a unique charity fundraiser in aid of the two organisations that helped him following surgery
Jack Goodwin, 31, is raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity and Bedford Hospital Charity after undergoing robot-assisted surgery. He will take on a solo 5K race while racing a relay team of 12 runners from multiple Bedfordshire fire service teams.
Real Bedford FC offer £25,000 to local schools as part of local youth football grant
Real Bedford FC have announced an injection of £75,000 into youth football, £25,000 of which will be available to schools located within Bedford Borough, in order to support educational…
Award-winning Clapham cocktail company looks to the future with crowdfunding campaign
The owners of a Bedford-based business that delivers cocktails by post have launched a crowdfunding campaign after it won gold at this year’s SME Bedfordshire awards. Letterbox Cocktails…
New St. James Club to offer family-friendly fun and games in the heart of Bedford
A brand-new leisure and nightlife venue will open its doors on Bedford High Street on Monday, 1 July, offering interactive darts, pool, and cutting-edge golf simulators under one stylish roof…
Young Bedfordshire entrepreneur flies high at business awards
A 22-year-old from Bedfordshire has been named Young Business Person of the Year at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2025. Harvey Greenwood runs Greenwood Drones which specialises…