Legal advice: What to do if you believe you’ve been unfairly dismissed – your rights and next steps

Dismissal is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face in their professional life. When that dismissal feels unjust, the instinct is often to react emotionally…
Bedford’s “huge potential” inspires restaurant chain manager to move here

The owner of a nationwide chain of vegetarian Indian restaurants has said that, after opening a branch in Bedford, he’s been inspired to move here with his family. Mohan Malavath is the…
Bedford man marks 21st birthday and cancer remission milestone

A Bedford man has marked his 21st birthday and three years in remission from leukaemia by supporting new research into kinder treatments. Jake Salmon, who is now in his third year at…
Letters: Bus cuts leave Kempston residents feeling abandoned

In an open letter, a Kempston North councillor warns that plans to axe the 53 and 53A bus routes will leave residents, particularly older people, without access to vital services…
Court orders caravans removed from Riseley land after ‘flagrant’ planning breach

A High Court injunction has ordered the removal of caravans and mobile homes from a Riseley site after a judge found a “longstanding and flagrant breach of planning control”…
EWR objected to Bedford Hospital expansion plans

A planning objection by East West Rail to Bedford Hospital’s expansion has been resolved, but the NHS trust has warned that major concerns remain over access, parking and construction…
Real Bedford one game away from the National League after Kettering play-off win

Real Bedford are just one game away from the National League after outclassing Kettering Town to win 3-1 in Wednesday night’s Southern League Premier Central play-off semi-final…
Letters: I’m writing from Pothole Lane, Biddenham

Inspired by the recent homemade signage for ‘Potholesville’, otherwise known as Old Bridge Way, Shefford, I was sorely tempted to make some new signs myself for Gold Lane, Biddenham…