Monthly column: As England dreams again, Gareth Southgate’s legacy endures
As football fever grips the nation ahead of the World Cup kicking off on Thursday, former England manager Gareth Southgate has been on our TV screens in two very different programmes…
Charity grants available now as Wixams community run proves a hit
Runners of all ages were out in force through Wixams Town Park at the end of May, as the town celebrated its annual community fun run. And with the event raising money for local causes…
May was the busiest month ever for Bedfordshire air ambulance charity
The charity that provides the lifesaving Magpas Air Ambulance service in Bedfordshire says that last month was it’s busiest on record. Throughout May, the air amublance was…
Ofsted identifies “strengths” in Borough Council’s children’s services
Ofsted has identified strengths in Bedford Borough Council’s work helping children in care achieve stable, long-term homes while highlighting areas where further improvement is needed…
Retrospective planning bid for relocated Bedford town centre sculpture
Bedford Borough Council has submitted a retrospective planning application after relocating a town centre sculpture from Harpur Square to St Paul’s Square as part of regeneration works…
Review: “Ceremony 6 shows there is nothing like the power of music to make you feel alive”
Indie Christmas finally arrived last weekend as Ceremony 6, the annual new music event, returned to Bedford Esquires. To get to the event, I had to climb out of a window, into a bush, and over…
Bedfordshire pension fund exposed to assets affected by Middle East conflict
An investigation has found Bedfordshire Pension Fund has exposure to investment funds holding assets affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising questions about long-term risk…