Housing plans for former Stagsden pub resubmitted after appeal defeat
Plans to convert the former Royal George pub in Stagsden into housing have been resubmitted, with residents continuing to object to the loss of the village pub. The application seeks permission…
Bedford and County boast athletics medals at South of England Championships
Bedford and County Athletics Club won five medals at the latest edition of the South of England Athletics Championships as part of the return of competitive action at Bedford International…
Virtual fracture clinic helps 10,000 Bedfordshire patients in a year
More than 10,000 patients were assessed by Bedfordshire Hospitals’ Virtual Fracture Clinic in the past year, with 65% avoiding a hospital appointment. The service is marking its fifth…
No Thameslink trains between Bedford and London on two weekends this month
No Thameslink trains will run between Bedford and London on 20-21 and 27-28 June as major engineering works take place on the Midland Main Line. There will be no Thameslink trains…
Bedford CC stun reigning champions as Queen’s Park beat Biddenham
Bedford Cricket Club’s Sunday 1st XI bounced back from a heavy defeat at Southill Park last weekend to thrash the Bedfordshire County Cricket League’s reigning champions, while Queen’s Park…
Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger redact stories to warn “no news is bad news”
The Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger are redacting parts of their stories today as part of Indie News Week, highlighting what Bedford could lose without independent local journalism…
Fears grow for future of Riseley Community First Responders
Riseley Parish Council has raised concerns about the future viability of its Community First Responder group amid fears that changes to emergency communications could affect volunteers…
Everything you need to know as Bedford River Festival returns next month
Bedford River Festival returns on 18 and 19 July with dragon boats, raft races, live music, classic cars, watersports and family entertainment. Thousands of people are expected to descend on…
Borough Council faces questions over school holiday food support
A dispute has emerged at Bedford Borough Council over support for families during school holidays, with opposition councillors calling for the return of free school meal vouchers…