Bedford Ian writes…
29 May 2026: Track record, Ealing eagerness, and Congestion Clark. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedford shop owners prosecuted for selling vapes to 14-year-olds
Two Bedford shop owners have been prosecuted after admitting selling vapes to 14-year-old girls during Trading Standards test purchase operations. The cases were heard at Luton…
Councillors unite against home demolitions in East West Rail plans
Bedford Borough councillors have unanimously approved a stronger response to East West Rail plans, raising concerns over home demolitions, construction disruption and impacts on communities…
Goldington Road sold out ahead of Bedford Blues’ Champ Rugby final against Worcester
Bedford Blues have a chance of lifting English rugby union’s second tier championship for the first time since 1998, as Goldington Road prepares for a sell out Champ Rugby final against Worcester…
Mayor responds after councillors question East West Rail interest
Mayor Tom Wootton has explained his declared East West Rail pecuniary interest after councillors questioned his involvement in the project during a Bedford Borough Council debate…
Third cabinet resignation sparks questions over mayor’s East West Rail interest
A third Bedford Borough cabinet resignation has intensified pressure on Mayor Tom Wootton, with Sarah Gallagher’s resignation letter raising concerns over East West Rail…