Bedford Ian writes…

1 August 2025: Pedal power, graffiti manifestation and Here We Go. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Businessman’s privately funded town centre security pilot launches this weekend

A privately funded security initiative proposed by local businessman Peter McCormack launches in Bedford town centre tomorrow (Saturday). As part of the pilot project, 10…
Padel courts planned for Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex

Bedford’s mayor has approved a £300,000 investment to build new padel tennis courts at the Mowsbury Golf and Squash Complex, marking the first publicly available facility…
Mayor approves £2.5m Kempston Pool refurbishment

Bedford’s mayor has greenlit a £2.5 million refurbishment of Kempston Pool and Fitness Centre, with construction work scheduled to begin in April 2026. Mayor Tom Wootton approved…