Bedford Ian writes…
Mayes ‘school’ Yard, River rivalry, and Lieutenant pride. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedford’s Ethan Vernon helps Team England win Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow
The full set of velodrome gold medals is in sight for Bedford’s Ethan Vernon, who claimed Commonwealth Games gold yesterday (30 July) as part of an England quartet in the Team Pursuit…
Bedford families offered free bus travel to Luton Airport this August
Bedfordians jetting off this August can bypass parking charges and taxi fares as London Luton Airport funds free bus travel across key local routes, including the Stagecoach MK1 service…
MP launches second annual Mid Bedfordshire pub of the year competition
Local MP Blake Stephenson has launched his second annual Pub of the Year competition to find the best pub in Mid Bedfordshire in 2026. The contest will…
How real-time payment verification is changing retail checkout conversion
Checkout abandonment is one of the most persistent revenue drains in UK retail. Despite years of UX investment, the gap between intent and purchase completion remains stubbornly wide…