Bedford Ian writes…
13 March 2026: Third job?, No flawyer zone, and The Battle of Bedford. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedford Choral Society: a musical legacy of nearly 160 years
Bedford has a thriving, diverse and lively music scene, including one group that has been singing together for almost 160 years. Bedford Choral Society was founded in 1867, and now has…
Police appeal after teenagers threatened with knife in Bedford attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of teenagers were threatened with a knife during an attempted robbery in All Hallows, Bedford. The incident occurred around 6:20pm on Sunday…
Bedford parent raises Manton Lane safety fears as council and schools dispute concerns
A Bedford parent has warned of safety risks on Manton Lane near a nursery, but the council and nearby schools dispute the scale of the traffic and crossing concerns. Siobhán Woolmer-Brennan…
Bedford Fire Station targeted by thieves who stole lifesaving rescue equipment
Bedford Fire Station has been targeted by thieves who stole specialist rescue tools used at serious crashes, with fire chiefs warning of added pressure on crews. The break-in happened last night…
Drugs, knives and cash seized in county lines crackdown across Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police arrested ten people, seized drugs, knives and cash, and carried out prevention work during a week of action against county lines crime. The work took place last week…
Court rejects claim over Wixams Town Council meeting notice but allows second issue to proceed
Wixams Town Council said it welcomed a court’s decision to refuse permission for a legal claim relating to its Annual Council Meeting last year. A councillor had sought permission…