Lennox Lewis celebrates his 60th birthday in style – with cake from La Rondine
Boxing royalty was in Bedford recently when the legendary Lennox Lewis celebrated his 60th birthday at Roca on Castle Lane. And the former undisputed world heavyweight…
Community catalysts project extended in Bedford Borough: Supporting small enterprises that make a big difference
A successful initiative that empowers Bedford residents to launch and grow small care-focused enterprises has been extended, bringing fresh opportunities for people to make a…
Mayor pauses four-hour free parking scheme amid Bedford Borough Council financial pressures
The four-hour free parking scheme at two of Bedford town centre’s main multi-storey car parks will be suspended next month as Bedford Borough Council responds to rising costs and reduced government…
Queens Park Westfield Cricket Club celebrate end of year awards after another successful Allen Park season
One of the county’s growing cricket clubs has celebrated their end of season awards after another successful campaign in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League. Queen’s Park Westfield Cricket Club…
Bedfordshire PCC’s Stop and Search Charter does little to tackle racial disproportionality say campaigners
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) new Stop and Search Charter has drawn criticism from campaigners who say it does little to address existing disproportionality…
Kerbside glass collections to expand across Bedford Borough from 1 December
Every household and business in Bedford Borough will soon be able to recycle glass from home as part of their regular bin collections. From Monday, 1 December, Bedford Borough Council…
Locals raise concerns over Biddenham development drainage
People in Biddenham, living next to a Cala Homes development on Bromham Road, say drainage plans linked to the development’s planning conditions were signed off despite evidence…
‘Seizing the Skies’ – a new play to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the R 101 airship
At dusk on 4 October 1930, His Majesty’s Airship R 101 slipped from its mooring at Cardington with 54 men on board, flew a circuit of Bedford and headed south en route to India…
Bedford’s Hockey Masters entertain England at Chester Road as league continues
Bedford Men’s Masters squad tasted victory on Sunday (5th October) when they welcomed the England LX Men’s team to Chester Road, providing the LX squad with a training fixture…