Bedford Borough Council could form new Foundation Strategic Authority with others in region
Bedford Borough Council could form a new Foundation Strategic Authority with Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire and Luton as part of the next stage of England’s devolution programme…
Bedfordshire cadet joins UK team on Swedish cold-weather leadership expedition
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety manager Daisy Byron is supporting Fire Cadets on a leadership expedition in northern Sweden, with Bedfordshire represented by cadet Maisie…
If you know a Bedford team raising funds for good causes… It’s time to nominate them for an Everyday Heroes Award
Nominations are open for the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, including Fundraiser of the Year (Team), celebrating Bedford groups who go the extra mile to raise money for local causes…
Report says jury found neglect in death of Edward Hands at HMP Bedford
A watchdog report into the death of inmate Edward Hands at HMP Bedford says follow-up care was missed after he was found “under the influence”, with an inquest jury later finding neglect…
BedsGOVET welcomes tougher Environment Agency action on water pollution
BedsGOVET has welcomed a major increase in Environment Agency enforcement teams in the Anglian region, as new figures show thousands of inspections and action…
Educational experiences company celebrates first birthday with chance for schools to win T-Rex encounter
A year after it gave Bedfordshire primary schools the chance to win an animatronic T-Rex experience, Giant Journeys is celebrating its first birthday with another giveaway…