New Bromham Mill plans approved despite concerns over heritage, parking and wildlife
New plans to redevelop Bromham Mill have been approved by Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee, despite objections from residents who warned of harm to heritage, parking…
Food review: Dadaji’s – South Asian cuisine in Castle Lane
We’ve watched the team behind Dadaji’s evolve their offering over the years, and it really feels like they’ve found their sweet spot with this one. Right in the heart of town, Dadaji’s isn’t…
Bedford celebrates sporting success at the 30th Sports and Physical Activity Awards
The 30th edition of the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards took place at the Corn Exchange on Monday night with 14 awards handed out to the great and the good of Bedford’s sporting scene…
Sargeant heroics keep Bedford Hockey Ladies top of the league at Christmas
Last minute heroics from Bedford Hockey Club Ladies’ 1st XI goalkeeper, Leanne Sargeant helped keep her side top of the league heading into the Christmas break following a dramatic 4-3 victory…
“Beggars belief”: councillors accept developer request to drop affordable homes at the former school site
Last night’s Planning Committee (Monday, 8 December) agreed to remove affordable housing from a previously approved housing scheme at the former Rushmoor School in Bedford…
Alcohol license granted for town centre cafe
Bedford Borough Council’s licensing sub-committee has approved a new premises licence for Maison Le Vôtre, a coffee shop and patisserie at 58A High Street. It can now sell alcohol…
Christmas church services in Bedford 2025
Christmas will soon be upon us, and many of us will want to celebrate at Bedford Borough’s church services. The month of December always seems to pass so very quickly, and there…
Uncertainty over Central Beds recycling collections following waste operator fire
A fire at a waste operator’s treatment facility has left a local authority facing uncertainty over its dry recycling collections across Central Bedfordshire in the run-up to the…