Bedford Academy opens doors to new future with eco-friendly community building
A brand-new carbon-zero community building has officially opened at Bedford Academy, marking a significant milestone for the school, its students, and the wider community…
No charge for Bedford rough sleepers to access night shelters council confirms
Night shelter beds in Bedford borough are free of charge for those referred to them, councillors were told this week. At yesterday’s Housing Committee (Wednesday, 24 September)…
Bedford women who mean business: from redundancy to recognition, a mother-daughter business journey
When Rachel Dunford was made redundant while pregnant with her first child, she could never have imagined the life it would lead her to. Fourteen years later, she runs a multi-award-winning…
Letters: Many of Bedford’s supported accommodation spaces are filled with people from outside Borough
In light of the public discussions around homelessness and purported links to anti-social behaviour in the town centre, I hope to clarify some of the nuances involved to inform further discussions…
Home advantage for Bedford’s Edwards in pursuit of British powerboat title
Green Lane in Stewartby will once again be the home of a major national final in the world of powerboat racing this weekend, as Bedford’s own Nigel Edwards aims to clinch the Double British Crown…
New lease of life for hospice mascot thanks to Bedford company and local volunteer
A much-loved mascot at Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice has been given a new lease of life thanks to the creativity and dedication of one of the charity’s long-standing volunteers…
New research suggests dementia cases across Bedford Borough “expected to rise significantly”
The number of people living with dementia in Bedford Borough is expected to rise significantly over the coming decades, according to a new council-commissioned health needs assessment…
Council survey aims to understand why more Bedfordians aren’t using the bus
Bedford Borough Council is inviting Bedfordians to take part in its Bus Survey 2025, which is now open and will run until 5:00pm on Friday, 19 December. The Council is seeking feedback…
Bought in Bedford is back for Christmas 2025 and we want you to be part of it
The countdown to Christmas is on (less than 100 days), which can only mean one thing – our 2025 Bought In Bedford magazine will soon hit the streets. After the success of last year’s…
Fun Palaces return for their 10th year in Bedford
This October, The Higgins Bedford will once again burst into life with the return of Fun Palaces, a vibrant community celebration filled with free, hands-on activities and events…