Project Vigilant launches in Bedford to enhance women’s nighttime safety
A new initiative, launched in Bedford on Friday (1 August), aims to help keep people safe in pubs, bars and nightclubs whilst on a night out. Project Vigilant is part of the Bedfordshire Police…
Developer seeks tweaks for Wootton housing site
Blakeney Estates Ltd has submitted a new application to Bedford Borough Council seeking approval to amend the layout of two homes within its 20-dwelling development south…
Letters: “We cannot pull together while hurling abuse at each other”
Along with my Green colleagues on the council, I am massively frustrated to see the war of words between the Conservatives and LibDems about council finances again…
Planning application to convert London Road family home into HMO
A planning application has been submitted to turn a detached house in Bedford into a shared home for up to four people. The proposal, submitted to Bedford Borough Council, seeks permission…
Narrate school projects without speaking with CapCut AI
Giving a school presentation can be scary, especially if you’re shy, feeling under the weather, or speaking in front of a crowd isn’t your thing. What if there were a way to present your work…
Popular Goldington Academy teacher dies during trip to Turkey for hair transplant
A popular former teacher at Goldington Academy has died following complications during a trip to Turkey for a hair transplant. Martyn Latchman, 38, the former assistant head teacher…
Letters: Fixing the financial firestorm – the facts
The Mayor must think residents have very short memories if he thinks the claims in his recent column will be accepted! Let’s put the record straight. Read: Fixing the financial firestorm…
Bedford CC reignite title challenge with Dunstable win
Bedford Cricket Club’s Sunday 1st XI injected life into their Bedfordshire County Cricket League Division One title battle with a comfortable five-wicket victory at Dunstable Town 2nd XI…
Bedford’s hockey youngsters step up to the plate at the National Sikh Games
Three talented juniors from Bedford Hockey Club were selected to represent the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Under 12 Team at the National Sikh Games 2025, held at Brunel University…
Monthly column: Fixing the financial firestorm: A Borough brought back from the brink
When the new Conservative administration took office in Bedford Borough in 2023, the scale of the financial crisis it inherited was both shocking and unacceptable. On day one, the incoming…