Dedicated volunteer teams help secure national awards for Bedford parks
Seven parks and nature reserves across Bedford Borough have retained their Green Flag status during Love Parks Week, highlighting the work of local volunteer teams and council officers…
Bedford’s Gay and Miller score vital ‘List A’ hundreds in One Day Cup
Emilio Gay prepared for a second test series with England with a welcome one-day hundred for Durham in the Metro Bank One Day Cup, while fellow Bedfordian, Gus Miller followed suit…
Increased operating costs and fly-tipping signal removal of textile recycling banks in Bedford
Bedford Borough Council has announced it will be removing five textile recycling banks in response to changes in the sector and challenges to keep sites clean and well-managed…
Bedford Borough Council hosts special ceremony to celebrate Supported Interns
Bedford Borough Council has hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the young people who have just completed their year-long Supported Internships programme. Celebrating their achievements…
Ethan Vernon adds cycling bronze to gold as Commonwealth Games comes to an end
Cyclist Ethan Vernon capped an excellent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as he picked up a bronze medal in the Men’s 10k Scratch race, adding it to a gold medal already won in the Team Pursuit…
Big Khan century tees up Queen’s Park Westfield for key win at Southill
Zahid Ali Khan continued his fine form in the Premier Division of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League with an unbeaten 138 as his Queen’s Park Westfield side continued their firm grip at the top…
Monthly column: Putting the heart back into Bedford town centre
When I stood to become mayor, I made a simple promise. That Bedford town centre would once again become somewhere people choose to visit. Somewhere to shop. Somewhere to…
Bedford wellbeing organisation added to NHS directory to support young people
A Bedford-based wellbeing organisation supporting young people has been added to the NHS MiDoS directory, allowing GPs and healthcare professionals to signpost patients to its services…
Appeal for witnesses after fatal three-vehicle crash near Stewartby
Officers investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision near Stewartby are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from drivers on the B530 Ampthill Road on Friday night…
What are the key criteria to judge a casino by?
The casino scene in the UK has never been bigger. Ever since the Gambling Act came into force back in 2007, the industry has steadily been climbing, rushing past its land-based counterpart…