Charity staff take on 81-mile ‘Pilgrim’s Reckoning’ fundraising challenge
Members of staff from a charity in Bedford are taking on a 24-hour ultra marathon to raise vital funds and inspire others to support people rebuilding their lives. Stuart McCaw and Luck Clements…
Bedford tennis star wins Men’s doubles title at Wimbledon
It was a week to remember for one of Riverside Tennis Club’s top players, who won the Men’s doubles title at SW19 as part of the ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ event. 18-year old, Alfie Hearn…
Dachshund owners to gather in Tempsford for summer sausage dog social
Scores of sausage dogs and their owners are set to gather in Tempsford this August for a community celebration featuring dog shows, expert advice, and a special reunion for rescue dachshunds…
Bedford fire crew tackles deliberate grass fire in Jubilee Park
A deliberate grass fire measuring 100m by 50m damaged Jubilee Park in Bedford on Sunday afternoon, prompting fresh warnings about protecting public green spaces during high-risk conditions…
Somal ton keeps Bedford Cricket Club in Premier Division title race
Vedant Somal’s swift unbeaten century helped Bedford Cricket Club to an eight-wicket victory against Southill Park on Sunday (9 August), helping his team remain on the coattails…
Bedford brewery becomes central production hub for London soft drinks brand
Bedford’s Damm Eagle Brewery is expanding its manufacturing operations and preparing for a new upgrade phase after becoming the production hub for craft maker Dalston’s Soda Co…
Monthly column: The Big Conversation – how we can finally fix adult social care
For decades, adult social care has been the issue that successive Prime Ministers have known they need to tackle — and then found a reason not to. There have been reviews, commissions…