St Patrick’s Day: a celebration of Irish community, culture and craic
Bedford town centre will once again come alive with Irish culture, music and community spirit, as Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO), in partnership with Bedford’s…
Polhill floodlit 3G pitch plans face renewed backlash from neighbours
A resident has launched a blistering attack on the University of Bedfordshire’s proposed 3G pitch at Polhill, accusing it of “arrogance” and branding its revised plans “insulting.”…
Monthly column: Time for a change in Bedford Borough Council’s democracy
Bedford Borough Labour Group has set up a petition to give local people a say on how their Council is run. We believe the time has come for a referendum on the system of Governance and…
Bedford Hockey Ladies secure National League return after Cambridge City thrashing
After a tough 2024-25 season saw relegation, Bedford’s women are returning to National League, having dominated the Premier Division in 2025-26. With three matches still to play…
Villagers object to Willington planning application
An outline application for up to 36 new homes in Willington has prompted objections from residents who say the scheme conflicts with the village’s neighbourhood plan…
eSIM and UK virtual number services: A tiered guide for smartphone users
In recent years, how we connect to mobile networks has shifted significantly. Gone are the days when every smartphone user had to switch physical SIM cards whenever they changed…