Bedford Town battle to Kidderminster stalemate at The Eyrie
Bedford Town picked up an attritional if impressive point at home to Kidderminster Harriers on Tuesday night, as Lee Bircham’s side battled to a 0-0 draw against the play-off hopefuls…
Review: Bedford Sinfonia stuns with all-female programme
Superb. Resonant. Phenomenal. These were just some of the words used by audience members to describe the Bedford Sinfonia concert on Saturday, 24 January. And those in attendance…
East West Rail says final design for Bedford proposals to be made available in 2027
East West Rail said the final design for its Bedford proposals will be made available with its 2027 Development Consent Order submission. The company was responding to questions regarding technical…
Mayor accused of “gaslighting” Bedfordians over green waste collection charges
Bedford Borough’s elected Conservative mayor has been accused of gaslighting the electorate over proposed charges for green waste collection. When questioned on the policy, the mayor…
Cooper Beard reflects on 40 years of homes, charity and community in Bedford
From 1% fees in the Thatcher boom to selling an estimated 11,000 homes, Bedford estate agency Cooper Beard is celebrating 40 years in business and a long track record of community…
Labour councillor’s frustration at “political game-playing” over Open Space Management charges
The Labour councillor for Kempston West has told the Bedford Independent that his constituents are “horrified” that a decision to remove Open Space Management charges has been contested…
Balanced Bedford Borough Council budget only possible with Government emergency financial support
Bedford Borough Council’s Executive heard that the authority cannot set a legally balanced budget for next year unless the government approves emergency financial support…
Kempston man jailed after pleading guilty to 20 child sex offences
A 34-year-old man from Kempston has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of sexually manipulating two young girls in the West Midlands and Hertfordshire…
Table topping Ladies lead the way after successful Saturday for Bedford Hockey Club
It was a winning weekend for many of Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 adult squads, led by the Ladies’ 1st XI, who remain top of the table thanks to a 3-2 victory away at Broxbourne…
Plans resubmitted for former nightclub site in Souldrop
A developer has resubmitted plans to alter the design of a long-approved industrial development at a former nightclub in rural Bedford borough. Planning officers refused the last application…