Captain Ryan Blake leaves Bedford Town to join Berkhamsted, but Lobjoit returns
Bedford Town have announced that their captain, Ryan Blake has left the club “for an undisclosed fee” with the winger joining former title rivals, Berkhamsted. Blake, who joined in 2023…
Bedford Ian writes…
3 October 2025: Lovely lollipops, Grave matters, and Wave goodbye. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedford’s “Reform voters are not racist” – but some party policies are “xenophobic”
A health minister has insisted that the Bedfordians who choose to back Reform UK at the general election are “not racist” – but said some of the party’s policies are “deeply xenophobic” and…
New group will give Bedford survivors of domestic abuse a say in services
Survivors of domestic abuse are being invited to join a new group that will help shape how services are delivered in Bedford Borough. The Survivor Voice group will create a safe space for…
Lord-Lieutenant commissions new cadets to serve across Bedfordshire
Five young people from Bedfordshire have been honoured with appointments as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for 2025/26 — a prestigious role that recognises leadership, service and commitment…
Environment Agency and Borough Council to carry out essential Bedford Lock upgrades until Easter 2026
Essential refurbishment work will begin at Bedford Lock later this month, with the project expected to run until Easter 2026. The project, led by the Environment Agency in partnership with…
Former officer’s behaviour branded ‘predatory’ by Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable
A former Bedfordshire Police officer who pursued a vulnerable victim of domestic abuse and acted inappropriately towards an Uber passenger would have been dismissed for gross misconduct…
Champ Rugby season kicks off with tough test against Ealing at Goldington Road
After a pre-season lasting seven weeks and a build up to match, competitive rugby union is back at Goldington Road this weekend as Bedford Blues host reigning champions, Ealing Trailfinders…
£24m Community Diagnostic Centre opens at Bedford Hospital Health Village
A new £24 million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) has been opened at Bedford Hospital’s Gilbert Hitchcock House, marking a major step in transforming health services for local people…