Biddenham man handed 20-year animal ban for allowing puppies’ ears to be cropped
A Biddenham man has been banned from keeping animals for 20 years and handed a suspended prison sentence after allowing two puppies in his care to have their ears cropped..
Bedford railway apprentice to cycle 400 miles from Edinburgh to London for Cancer Research UK
A railway engineering apprentice from Bedford is set to pedal more than 400 miles in seven days to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Declan Kiely, who lives in Bedford, will team…
Police issue cannabis edibles warning after £50k drug bust following M1 crash near Bedford
Bedfordshire Police have issued an urgent warning to parents about the dangers of drug-infused “sweets” following a high-value drug bust triggered by a crash on the M1 near Bedford…
Strength in numbers: The Arc transforms cafe space into a hub for Bedford’s indie makers
Getting retail to work in the current climate is incredibly hard. Rent, business rates and staffing costs continue to rise, while online competition shows no sign of slowing. None of that is…
Monthly column: Police reform must improve performance
The government will publish its long-awaited Police Reform Bill next month when Parliament returns from the summer recess. This Bill represents the most radical reform of English and Welsh…
50 years in the making: Turvey retirement village celebrates its first resident wedding
A couple who first crossed paths as teenagers half a century ago have officially tied the knot, marking the very first wedding between residents at the Elderswell retirement…
Central Bedfordshire Council approves £2.2m plan for school SEND reform
A government funding boost for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform in schools and better access to professional expertise could improve pupil experience and ease…
Double-star success as Bedford egg producer honoured at Great Taste awards
Bedford-based egg producer, Bird Brothers, has been recognised at the Great Taste awards, with two double-star awards. The Great Taste awards are the world’s largest and most trusted…