Bedford Ian writes…
Watered down, Simply great, Just say “no”, and Careful what you wish for. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedfordians urged to take care this summer as fire service warns of ‘very high risk’ of wildfires
As record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells continue, the urge to fire up the grill has never been stronger. However, as the temperature rises, so do the risks…
Fire service confirms high-pressure oxygen release caused Brunel Road incident
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a high-pressure oxygen release from 12 cylinders caused yesterday’s fatal industrial incident on Brunel Road in Bedford…
Bedford Ladies Tug of War team back on the medal hunt as major championships loom large
One of Bedford’s strengths in the world of sport remains the tug of war arena, and the Bedfordshire Tug of War team have been front and centre of regional and national medal tables…
From Putnoe paper round to First-Class Honours for Bedford Independent journalist
Former Putnoe paper girl Sophie has graduated with First-Class Honours and a Dean’s Award, returning home to Bedford Borough to champion real community stories…
Understanding cancer screening with care, context and calm
Cancer is not an easy subject to talk about. For many people, even reading the word can bring up memories of someone they love, a recent worry, or a fear they have been trying…