Gay sends message to England selectors with big unbeaten century in Durham win
Emilio Gay hit his second century of the County Championship season as he helped Durham to a conclusive eight-wicket victory over Lancashire on Monday, aiding his England selection hopes…
Review: Young musicians strike the right chord at Bedford’s Battle of the Bands
The Cellar bar in Bedford was booming at the start of April as five budding artists and bands took part in the Battle of the Bands finale, vying for the votes and support of the public…
Wootton housing plans questioned as objector asks ‘what is the point of local planning policies?’
An objector has questioned the purpose of local planning policies after an application for up to 27 homes on land south of Keeley Lane in Wootton was submitted to Bedford Borough Council…
5,000 homes will have “a crushing impact” on Forest of Marston Vale
Plans to create 4,500 jobs and provide up to 5,000 homes between Bedford and Milton Keynes – along with two other projects – will have “a crushing impact” on the Forest of Marston Vale…
Bedford student elected Deputy Member of Youth Parliament
A Bedford Sixth Form student has been elected Deputy Member of Youth Parliament after a borough-wide vote involving more than 4,000 young people. Iqra Qadeer, 16, who studies…
Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets finish charity exhibition season against Middlesex
Bedfordshire’s newest rugby venture powers on, as the Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets embarked on their latest charity mission in an exhibition match against their Middlesex counterparts…
Bedford bus company criticises planned service changes
Bedford bus operator Grant Palmer has criticised planned route changes, as councillors and residents raise concerns and the council remains silent. Grant Palmer, which operates…
Family threatened with knife during aggravated burglary in Bedford
Police are appealing for information after three men forced entry to a Bedford home and threatened a family with a knife before fleeing. The aggravated burglary happened at around 7pm on Wednesday…