Bedford Borough Council sent wrong data to DfT which led to ‘red’ pothole ranking
Bedford Borough Council admits sending incorrect roads data to the DfT after being branded “red” for potholes, as the Mayor, MP and government trade blows over funding, figures and transparency…
Four from Bedford and Kempston charged with house sale fraud
Four people from Bedford and Kempston have been charged with conspiracy to defraud over the 2021 sale of two houses in Luton and Hampshire, and are due to appear at Luton Crown Court…
Wilstead teen becomes cuddly toy-owning world record holder
A teenager from Wilstead has become a Guinness World Record holder thanks to her cuddly toy collection. Hope Roberts, 19, officially has the largest collection of Jellycat toys in the…
170 under-18s referred to drug or alcohol services across Bedfordshire last year
More than 130 under-18s were referred to drug or alcohol services in Central Bedfordshire last year, with 87 young people entering structured treatment, according to figures released…
The Romans beneath Bedford: What new discoveries are revealing about our past
From new archaeological finds emerging during major development work to rediscovered luxury villas with heated flooring, Bedfordshire’s ancient past is once again coming into focus…
What Rachel Reeves’ November Budget means for Bedford residents
Chancellor Rachel Reeves released her second Budget on 26 November 2025 – but it wasn’t just the document’s content that grabbed headlines. The delivery was overshadowed when details…
From ads to reality: How casino review sites help spot unsafe online casinos
There are thousands of online casinos out there. A simple online search will show you that. And most of the service providers that’ll show up on your feed will use whatever means they can to get…