Bedford Ian writes…
21 November 2025: Toned down taco, Consultation? What consultation?, and Water memory. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us…
Bedford Borough Council opens second phase of 2026/27 budget consultation
Bedford Borough Council has opened phase two of its 2026/27 budget consultation as it tackles a £32m shortfall. Residents, businesses and partners are urged to share their views by…
National Checkatrade award sparks joy for Bedfordian named electrician of the year
Bedford-based electrician Ashwin Ganger of A.G Electrical & Lighting has been named Electrician of the Year at the 2025 Checkatrade Awards at Wembley Stadium, recognising excellence, reliability…
Bedford Borough Council’s executive accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”
Bedford Borough Council’s administration has been accused of treating public consultations “with contempt”. The claim was made during Wednesday night’s Executive (19 November) following…
Police step up patrols after indecent exposures near school in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a series of indecent exposures around Wentworth Drive and Mark Rutherford School in Bedford, with officers stepping up patrols…
Bedford Borough Council confirms Christmas bin collection calendar
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed Christmas and New Year bin collection changes for December 2025 and early January 2026, including recycling advice and how to download your collection…
Review: Fuego is perfect for a lunch that’s fast, fresh and full of Spanish flavour
If you work in town, you’ll know the holy trinity of a good lunch: quick, good value and reliably on time. Fuego understands that perfectly, and their lunch menu hits all three without losing the magic…
Review: ‘Dial 1 for UK’ links dreams of success to the stark reality of migration for some
Visiting Bedford’s Place Theatre on a student visa is Uday Kumar – or UK for short – in a harrowing but charming one man play about one Indian man’s hopes and dreams of escaping…
Breaking news: Police ask people to avoid A6 Paula Radcliffe Way northbound after incident
Bedfordshire Police are advising people to avoid using the northbound carriageway of the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way in Bedford after an incident involving multiple vehicles. Fire crews are also currently on the scene.