Bedford Ian writes…
24 October 2025: Positivity please, Homecoming King, Ticking boxes, Political pivot and Zero problem. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us…
Bedford Borough Council faces £58.6m medium-term gap as borrowing rises and savings tighten
Bedford Borough Council remains solvent but faces rising borrowing, falling reserves and overspends driven by children’s services, adult care and temporary accommodation…
New Greek café adds Mediterranean flavour to Bedford’s Castle Road
A new Greek café has opened on Castle Road, bringing authentic Cretan food, desserts, and coffee to Bedford. Cozy Greek Coffee Shop, Deli & Desserts is open seven days a week…
5 Akhis expands to Bedford with new halal burger restaurant on Castle Lane
Halal burger brand 5 Akhis has opened a new restaurant on Castle Lane, Bedford. Founded in Milton Keynes in 2020, the chain is known for its bold flavours and community focus…
Rotary brings polio story to Bedford schools and town centre with iron lung display
Rotary’s replica iron lung is touring Bedford to mark World Polio Day, with school visits, town centre displays and the Corn Exchange lit purple to raise awareness. The Rotary Club…
Bedford-based brewer celebrates latest success in the low-calorie beer revolution
A Bedford-based brewer is celebrating the latest stage of world domination for his award-winning low-calorie, gluten-free beers. Jimmy Walsh, who is originally from New Zealand but came…
Bedford’s Tom Grennan returns home for massive Summer Sessions headline gig
Bedford-born star Tom Grennan will headline TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions 2026 at Bedford Park on Saturday, 4 July, a huge homecoming for the chart-topping artist…
How to maintain your Dewalt power tools for long-lasting performance
When you invest in Dewalt power tools, you expect strength, precision, and long-lasting performance. These are tough working tools – designed to perform heavy work when you…