Bedford Ian writes…

10 April 2026: Emergency parking, Motor madness, BBC blunder, and Sleep crime. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he…
Monthly column: A chance to look at the charities across Bedford Borough helping those in need

We’re pleased to launch a new monthly column that will focus on charities across Bedford Borough, raising awareness of the work they do and the people they help…
Monthly column: Let’s make Tempsford a healthy and safe new town

The government has indicated that Tempsford is a preferred site for a new town. The ambition is to create a new town of 40,000 homes on the A1 site, on the Oxford-Cambridge corridor…
Bedford record shop praised for support to sight-impaired customers

Thirsty Records and Coffee Shop in Bedford has received an ‘Above & Beyond Award’ from Sight Concern Bedfordshire for supporting a sight-impaired customer. Mr Buck praised…
Concerns over speculative planning applications as Local Plan 2050 is prepared

Concerns have been raised about speculative planning applications in Bedford borough while the council prepares a new Local Plan. The issue was discussed at a meeting…
Bedfordshire Police challenged over response to anti-social motorcyclists

Bedfordshire Police challenged over anti-social motorcyclists in Elstow, as Mohammad Yasin and the force respond to his concerns. Michael Targaryen says he has raised concerns…