Prime Minister and Education Secretary praise Bedford’s “trailblazing” Family Hubs at Goldington visit
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited Bedford’s trailblazer Family Hubs in Goldington, highlighting £1.1m support to help local families with early…
Council invites Bedfordians to have their say on East West Rail plans
Bedford Borough Council is inviting residents to a community engagement session on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss updated East West Rail plans, including concerns over…
Bedford’s Alex Goulding begins new year with Guinness World Record rush
The new year equals new achievements for one of Bedford’s perennial Guinness World Record holders, with one record already claimed back from Eastern Europe and a second on the cards…
Great Bedfordian: Eddie Adams
This month’s Great Bedfordian is Eddie Adams: photographer, drag artist, brain tumour campaigner and provocateur. Known for his appearance on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and his failed…
Calls for greater transparency with public as Mayor admits request for £55m government bailout
A Bedford councillor says the council is “downplaying” a £55m request for exceptional government financial support, as fresh questions are raised over transparency at Borough Hall…
Council tax decision reissued two days later after error found in report
Bedford Borough Council has reissued an executive decision on council tax just two days after approving it, after an error was found in the report supporting it. The original decision (1845)…
Questions raised after Bedford roads missed despite rejection of gritting route cuts
Concerns have been raised after roads missed during gritting this week were previously listed for removal under a rejected plan to cut Bedford’s winter gritting routes. The council…