Northampton Saints edge Blues in Mobbs Memorial pre-season clash
Northampton Saints scored six tries to Bedford’s four as the European finalists claimed a 40-28 triumph in the 104th playing of the Mobbs Memorial match at Goldington Road on Friday night…
Bedford Ian writes…
5 September 2025: Irony defined, Blue news, Desperate Dorries?, Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Details of “confidential” Borough Council property deals shared with a Parish Council
Bedford Borough Council has spent months refusing to release details of three property deals – even though the information was quietly shared with a parish council just two weeks…
Bedford Borough Councillors argue after council tax scheme consultation scrapped
A war of words has broken out at Bedford Borough Council after plans to consult on changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTR) were abandoned. Liberal Democrat…
Closure of Blue and White Peris going ahead despite last-ditch attempt to save Bedford schools’ outdoor education centres
A last-ditch attempt to overturn Bedford Borough Council’s decision to close the Blue and White Peris Mountain Centre has failed, after scrutiny, councillors concluded they had “no concerns”…
Central Bedfordshire Council looks at new home-to-school transport policy to save £23million
A revised home-to-school transport policy for Central Bedfordshire could save £23m over ten years, a meeting heard. The number of school buses used is forecast to fall from 282…
Bedfordshire fire chiefs “surprised” by new rules allowing non-firefighters to apply for senior roles
Bedfordshire’s fire chiefs say they were caught by surprise when a major update to the rulebook covering the pay, conditions and employment of the country’s most senior fire officers…
Foster carer shortage costing Bedford Borough Council £21million a year
A shortage of foster carers means Bedford Borough Council is spending more than £21 million a year on 44 children placed in residential or unregistered care, according…