Bedford Ian writes…
8 May 2026: River ooze, Brilliant Bedfordians, Swing vote, and Rubbish parking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Monthly column: Two years gone and two years ahead
Two years ago, in 2024, I had the privilege of being elected as Bedfordshire’s fourth Police and Crime Commissioner. I now know that I will be the last Police and Crime Commissioner as the…
Bedford’s Everyday Heroes celebrated during emotional awards night
Volunteers, fundraisers, young carers and community champions were honoured at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards at the Quarry Theatre. Hundreds of guests gathered…
Families warned over fake Bedford SEND support website
Bedford Borough Council has warned families and carers not to use a bogus website claiming to represent Bedford SENDIASS and asking for personal details. Bedford Borough Council says…
Bedford Park upgrades finished after refurbishment of iconic bandstand
Refurbishment works at Bedford Park have now been completed, including upgrades to the historic bandstand, footpaths and flower beds. The works form part of a wider programme of improvements…
£100,000 councillor allowance saving dropped from Bedford council budget
A proposed £100,000 saving linked to councillors’ allowances was removed from Bedford Borough Council’s final 2026/27 budget after the original version was rejected…