Bedford Ian writes…
19 September 2025: Fartus Akinbusoye, Don who?, and Face off. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Join Bedford School’s proven path to medical school
All nine boys who applied to study Medicine this year from Bedford School have secured places at top UK universities – a remarkable achievement that reflects not only their…
People advised to avoid Hall End Road, Wootton as firefighters tackle pub fire
People are being advised to avoid Hall End Road, Wootton, as firefighters tackle a blaze at The Chequers Pub in the village. A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has…
Bedfordshire Police demonstrates live facial recognition in Bedford town centre
Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology was demonstrated in Bedford Town Centre today (Friday, 19 September) to highlight Bedfordshire Police being chosen as one of seven…
Senior Central Bedfordshire Council officer apologises for home-to-school transport chaos
A senior Central Bedfordshire Council officer has apologised for the chaos around home-to-school transport at the start of the autumn term. The local authority is reassuring parents…
Complaints against Bedford councils dismissed
Bedford Borough Council’s Standards Committee heard that a wave of complaints against borough, town and parish councillors had been dismissed. The council’s monitoring…
Community leaders hit back at “recklessly dangerous” comments about Queen’s Park community
Community leaders across Bedford Borough have hit back at “recklessly dangerous” comments about Queen’s Park made on a podcast hosted by controversial local…
Locals ‘left out’ of Bromham Mill plans according to objection letter
A major redevelopment of Bromham Mill has sparked anger among residents, who say they have been excluded from decisions on the parish’s largest-ever financial project…