Bedford Town knocked out of the FA Cup by Dagenham and Redbridge
Bedford Town are out of the FA Cup after a solo Trent Rendall goal saw Dagenham and Redbridge to a 1-0 second qualifying round replay victory against the Eagles in the capital on Tuesday…
Lurke Street battery storage installation approved despite fire safety concerns
Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans to install large battery storage units on the roof of the Lurke Street multi-storey car park, despite concerns…
QD Stores celebrate 40th anniversary with 90s Freddo price slash
To celebrate its 40th birthday, QD Stores is rolling back the cost of everyone’s favourite choco-treat to its original 90s cost. At 31 QD stores…
Pre-season pickings for Bedford Hockey Club ahead of new competitive season
Hockey is back in full swing at Bedford Hockey Club, in the run up to the start of the league season this coming weekend. The Men’s 1st XI kicked off the action, hosting a Friday night friendly…
Town centre Mosque and HMO plans return
Fresh plans have been submitted to turn part of a former gym site in Bedford into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) with a mosque and community space. The proposal for 5 Melbourne…
Interview: Ibibio Sound Machine – From Talking Heads to talking fish…
This October, Ibibio Sound Machine are bringing the party to Esquires Bedford with their mix of electro, jazz, Afrobeat, funk and Latin, melding into dynamic pop live. Our reporter, Lloyd Lugsden…