Scuba divers rescue wedding ring lost in River Great Ouse
Paddleboarder Ant Crocker was thrilled when scuba divers were able to reunite him with his lost wedding ring last week. On Friday, 25 July, Ant was paddleboarding near Cardington Lock…
Bedford Tigers thrash Bristol to secure Southern Conference play-off spot
Bedford Tigers won their their eighth league game of the season on Saturday (26 July), running in ten tries against Bristol All Golds to secure a Southern Conference League play-off spot…
Cauldwell councillors and residents slam Mowbray Road development
Plans for a major development in Bedford have come under fire from residents and councillors after complaints that the public exhibition was poorly advertised. Councillor Abu Sultan (Labour)…
Bedford Labour Group calls for “unity and responsibilty” following damning CIPFA report
Bedford Borough Labour Group has today (Monday, July 28) reaffirmed its “commitment to residents, frontline services and financial stability” in the wake of a damning report…
Bedford’s clubs enter last week of friendlies ahead of new non-league season
Bedford’s football clubs have been building their way up to the new non-league campaign with eventful and sometimes fiery pre-season friendlies throughout July as they prepare for 9 August…
Council say “high number of applications” has caused Town Centre Advisory Board delay
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that its new Town Centre Advisory Board has yet to be formed — more than six weeks after the deadline for applications closed and nearly…
Parents encouraged to claim £50 school uniform support from the Harpur Trust
Parents of children eligible for free school meals are being encouraged to access the Harpur Trust’s annual School Uniform Scheme. Parents in Bedford Borough whose children are…
Stewartby residents hold Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss Universal concerns
Stewartby residents say they are being sidelined in one of the UK’s most ambitious development projects – the proposed Universal Studios theme park. At an extraordinary meeting…
Biddenham Cricket Club thrash Lutonian to begin unlikely tilt at title challenge
An unbeaten century from Biddenham opening batter, Jack Bates helped his side to a resounding 113-run victory against Lutonian in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League…
Council ends 50 year lease on Blue and White Peris outdoor education centre
Outdoor education hub Blue and White Peris to shut by October 2025 amid budget pressures and falling local use. Bedford Borough Council has decided to terminate its lease on the Blue…