New prison van escape room unlocked in Bedford
A new escape room is launching in Bedford next month, giving successful participants the chance to spring themselves from an ex-Serco prison van. Now celebrating their seventh year…
Opinion: It takes a village to bring world class music to Bedford Park
Bedford Park once again becomes the beating heart of Bedford, with music and a vibrant atmosphere, as weekend two of Bedford Summer Sessions begins tonight with The Human League coming…
Universal and East West Rail clash over perceived “significant technical flaws”
Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) said it raised objections to the latest East West Rail (EWR Co) proposals, warning there are a “number of significant technical flaws” with the submission…
Bedford’s oldest shop celebrates 120 years in service
Arcadia sweetshop in Bedford has celebrated its 120th anniversary, officially becoming the oldest shop in the town centre. The family-run sweet shop opened in the Old Arcade…
Bedford Blues face tough start to new Champ Rugby season
The fixture list for the new season of Champ Rugby – formerly the RFU Championship – has been released as Bedford Blues face their longest ever season with the competition…
Letters: In his latest column the mayor is both contradictory and inaccurate
I read with great interest the latest column from the Mayor of Bedford Borough. I find the comments the Mayor makes to be both a contradiction and inaccurate. I do not recall the Mayor ever suggesting…
Councillor refuses NHS maternity report over “woke” term
A Bedford borough councillor has refused to accept an NHS report over the use of the term “birthing people”. An update on improvements made in maternity services at Bedford Hospital…
Charity summer ball raises thousands for Bedford charities
A record £11,700 was raised at the bi-annual Towers Charity Summer Ball in aid of two vital local charities, the Bedford Blues Foundation and the Primrose Car Service. Held at the Bedford…
Bedfordshire Police to start use of live facial recognition technology
Bedfordshire Police could begin using live facial recognition (LFR) as part of its Safer Streets Summer Initiative as early as this month, a meeting has heard. Speaking at the Bedfordshire Police…