Three teenagers charged in connection with Harrowden Road machete incident
A 14-year-old and two 17-year-old boys have been charged in connection with an incident in Harrowden Road, Bedford, where a fourth teenager was threatened with machetes…
Police appeal for information following fatal A421 collision
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a single-vehicle collision on the A421 on Friday evening (3 October), which resulted in the death of a man in his 60s…
Queens Bridge remains closed as Bedford Borough Council considers options
Bedford Borough Council has said that Queens Bridge, which crosses the River Great Ouse between Queen’s Park and Kempston, will remain closed while it considers its options…
High Street off-licence applies to extend weekend alcohol sales to 4am
A Bedford town centre off-licence has applied to extend its alcohol sales hours to 4am at weekends to keep the business viable – despite objections from a local resident about potential…
Officer referred to monitoring officer following rebuttal in tennis court debate
A debate over Bedford borough’s revamped tennis courts took an unexpected turn when a councillor complained he had received a “rebuttal” from a council officer – and asked whether…
Monthly column: With unity and honesty, we can steer Bedford through these financial headwinds
Everyone is aware of the financial challenges faced by the current Government, and local authorities like Bedford Borough are no different. Our community is feeling…
Perfect Bedford Ath record continues with battling victory against Kettering
Bedford Athletic maintained a perfect start to their Regional Two Midlands East campaign with a 33-22 victory over Kettering on Saturday (4 October). The Ath continue to defy their injury list…