Love Your Local: a Clanger celebration of Bedford’s pubs
This month’s Bedford Clanger cover story is a celebration of the Borough’s pubs, past and present. At the heart of many communities, pubs need our support now more than ever. As more…
Monthly column: Facing the facts and fixing the finances
I am often asked what it is like being a Mayor after spending my whole working life as a farmer. The reality is simple: on a farm, when a job needs doing, you get on with it. That is the approach…
Mayor’s leaked letter offers stark warning if budget isn’t approved
Bedford’s mayor has warned councillors that failure to approve the council’s new budget could mean unelected government officials running the council, according to a leaked letter…
Review: Esquires’ new music all-dayer is the place to find your new favourite band
It’s the end of a long month (nobody likes January) and it’s Independent Venue Week, so to celebrate, Esquires are hosting Ceremony 5.5 – a “mini” version of their new music all day event, Ceremony…
Third time lucky for mayor’s Special Area Charges decision
Bedford’s mayor has signed his third executive decision on Special Area Charges in less than a month. The latest decision, signed on Friday, 30 January, was made after a call-in hearing…
Council aims to attract more social workers to prevent families “losing faith in the service”
Some children in Bedford borough’s safeguarding system have had close to 10 different social workers over the past two years, a council report has revealed. The finding appears in a…
Bedford Ath draw a blank in key loss at Broadstreet
Bedford Athletic suffered a meek 41-0 defeat away to Broadstreet in Regional Two Midlands East on Saturday (31 January), in what was a key match against their fellow rivals for a play off place…
Convenience store argues stronger alcohol sales would make them “more inclusive”
A Bedford convenience store seeking permission to sell stronger alcohol told councillors the move would make the business “more inclusive”. PD Express Food and Wine, at 28 Commercial Road…
What are the leading alternatives to Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is considered the photo editing industry standard. However, more and more photographers are seeking cheaper, simpler Photoshop alternatives. Some only need clean retouching…