Bedford Borough rolls out electric vehicle charging to rural villages and suburbs
Electric vehicle charging points are coming to streets without off-street parking across Bedford, Kempston, and surrounding villages as part of a major new rollout for Bedford Borough…
Political row erupts over Mayes Yard site £1 transfer, but Mayor says developer will fund regeneration
Bedford Borough Council faces opposition after agreeing to transfer the former Debenhams site for £1, though Mayor Tom Wootton insists developer City Heart will fund the regeneration…
Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford partially blocked as tree branch falls onto car
Shaftesbury Avenue, running alongside Russell Park in Bedford, is partially blocked this afternoon after a large branch fell onto a parked car. No injuries have been reported…
Stephenson wins on boxing return after 19-month injury layoff
Michael Stephenson is now eyeing a Commonwealth title after a 19-month injury layoff, returning to action with a win in Northampton as he looks to reignite a promising career in the ring…
Summer in Bedford: making a splash at Box End Park
If you’re looking for a family-friendly summer holiday activity that combines fresh air, beautiful countryside and plenty of opportunities to get soaked, then Box End Park should…
Queen’s Park Westfield win local derby to stay in control of Beds League title race
Queen’s Park Westfield won the battle of the Bedford clubs on Sunday (26 July) as they beat Bedford CC by five wickets at The Bury to remain top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League…
Complaint against Bedford mayor’s East West Rail declarations dismissed
Bedford Borough’s monitoring officer has dismissed a formal complaint against Mayor Tom Wootton regarding his East West Rail declarations, concluding no failure occurred…
Painting the unseen: Local artist uses her scars and chronic pain to break the stigma of endometriosis
Bedford-based artist Clare Ellen Gregory has used her own personal experience of chronic pain and illness to inspire and empower others. While in her first year at Norwich University of the Arts…