Breaking news: Bedford High Street closure tonight for urgent water leak works
Bedford High Street will close overnight from 10pm on Tuesday while Anglian Water carries out emergency repairs to a water leak. Anglian Water says the work is needed to fix an issue near…
Bedford’s Eagle Brewery to become new home of ‘iconic’ Old Speckled Hen
Old Speckled Hen beer will eventually be brewed at Bedford’s Eagle Brewery after Estrella Damm owner Damm UK agreed a deal to buy the iconic ale brand. The agreement includes Old Speckled Hen…
‘Monster’ treasure hunt hits town centre in collaboration with We Are Bedford
A weekly treasure hunt, with clues released on the We Are Bedford Facebook group, is launching this Saturday (23 May) to celebrate the release of a new children’s book…
Paws on patrol as four new police dogs join Bedfordshire policing team
PD Murphy, PD Madden, PD Dixon and PD Muzza have officially joined the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire police dog unit after completing intensive training…
Councillors approve coffee drive-thru despite Fairhill traffic concerns
Plans for a new drive-thru coffee shop near Bedford’s Fairhill roundabout were approved despite concerns about congestion at the busy junction. Councillors on Bedford…
Bedford Borough’s Local Plan still valid despite housing supply shortfall, councillors told
Bedford Borough Council’s inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply does not mean its Local Plan is “obsolete” – but it can weaken some housing policies used…
Pinchmill Primary School achieves top Platinum School Games Mark
Pinchmill Primary School in Felmersham are celebrating after achieving the rare feat of a Platinum School Games Mark. The school is the smallest in the county to ever receive the award…
Three arrests made after attempt to steal electric vehicle charging cables
Bedfordshire Police has arrested three people following the attempted theft of electric vehicle (EV) charging cables. The man in his 20s and another in his teens were charged with…
Giveaway: Win four tickets to the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Tales of Winnie the Pooh concert
This half term, the Philharmonia Orchestra is bringing one of the most beloved of all children’s books to life, with a family concert inspired by Winnie-the-Pooh. Enter the Hundred Acre Wood…
Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service rated ‘requires improvement’ after inspection
Bedfordshire Youth Justice Service has been rated ‘Requires improvement’ by inspectors, who praised victim support but raised concerns over safeguarding and risk management…