Bedford Borough Council defends claims there has been “no visible activity” to improve adult social care
There has been “no visible activity” four months after the Local Government Ombudsman required improvements from Bedford Borough Council’s adult social care, according to a…
Three-quarters of Bedfordshire women feel unsafe after dark poll reveals
A new poll shows big gaps in how safe Bedfordshire residents feel at night, especially women and older people, as police launch a Winter of Action in local town centres…
Bedford financial advisor analyses local impact of Autumn Budget as MPs clash over tax and welfare
Local financial experts and Bedfordshire MPs have given sharply different reactions to the Chancellor’s Budget. We look at what frozen tax thresholds, wage rises, benefit changes and a possible…
Stagsden florist brings back Bedford’s giant Silver Faces Christmas wreath
Independent florist Hay Lane Flowers in Stagsden has once again created Bedford’s giant Christmas wreath at the Silver Faces statue on Silver Street, with Costa Coffee sponsoring this year’s installation…