Parents urge Bedford Borough Council to protect independent support for young carers
Parents have written to local media voicing alarm that Bedford Borough Council could undermine a service they describe as “life-changing” for their children. A report to the Children’s Services Overview…
Thousands of low-income Bedford households could lose council tax support
More than 5,000 low-income households in Bedford borough could be asked to start paying council tax for the first time under proposals going before councillors next week…
Congratulations to our first #BoughtInBedford winner
Through our Bought in Bedford campaign, we are sharing the love for our Bedford Indies and giving away a £50 voucher every month this year to one of our readers to spend in their favourite…
Sharnbrook Academy welcomes new headteacher
Sharnbrook Academy has welcomed a new headteacher this September as Carly Waterman steps into the role, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a passion for high-quality education…
River Great Ouse fails E. coli safety checks at several popular bathing sites
Half the river sites tested along the Great Ouse through Bedfordshire are unsafe for bathing, according to new data from the Bedfordshire Great Ouse Valley Environmental Trust…
Alumni Concert celebrates 50 years of music at Wootton Upper School
Wootton Upper School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Saturday (27 September) with an Alumni Concert featuring over 75 former pupils and staff who are returning…
Letters: Public and ward councillors must be included in water management meetings
I noticed on Tom Wootton’s Facebook page that he recently attended a meeting of the Bedford Borough Water Management Partnership, which he described as a “wonderful gathering.”…
Nominations for the 2025 Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards are now open
The Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards are back and nominations are now open for the 30th edition of the awards ceremony which recognises sporting achievement…
Central Bedfordshire Council apologises after failing to reassess SEND child
A local authority has paid £700 and apologised to a Central Bedfordshire parent after failing to respond to her request for a re-assessment of her child’s special educational needs…
Leisure centre control sees Bedford Borough Council’s carbon footprint rise for first time in six years
Bedford Borough Council’s latest greenhouse gas report shows its official carbon footprint has risen for the first time in six years – not because of higher energy use, but because leisure centres…