One person dies and dozens injured after passenger trains collide near Bedford
One person has died and 89 people have been injured after two East Midlands Railway trains collided south of Bedford. A major incident was declared and an investigation is under way…
Breaking news: Emergency services called to railway incident south of Bedford
Emergency services are at the scene of an incident on the railway line just south of Bedford. All lines through the area have been stopped while emergency services assess the situation…
Stewartby centenary event to celebrate brickwork history and highlight Universal UK Resort future
Stewartby turns 100 next month. The village is hosting a free community celebration at the Dave Law Sports Ground to mark its historic brickmaking roots while highlighting plans for the…
Fundraiser for Bedford man stuck in Greece after holiday accident
Friends of a Bedford man who was seriously injured while on holiday have started a fundraiser to bring him home to recover. 27-year-old Lewis was on holiday in Greece when the…
Opinion: Local news, supported by Bedfordians, not billionaires
This week, as part of Indie News Week, we’ve done something that doesn’t come naturally to us, and that’s why it’s taken me so long to find the right words to write this piece. We’re asking our…