Missed your grades? Take a breath, keep calm, and look at your options
Didn’t get the A-level grades you were hoping for today? Take a breath. From UCAS Clearing and degree apprenticeships to retakes and gap years, here is what you need to know about your next steps…
Bedford Blues announce extension to strategic partnership with Northampton Saints
Bedford Blues have announced an extension to their strategic partnership with Prem champions, Northampton Saints. Headlines so far include the resumption of the Mobbs Memorial match…
Bedford’s best independent coffee shops worth seeking out
Bedford’s independent coffee scene is better than most people passing through would expect. The town has a collection of cafés that take their coffee seriously, each with a distinct character…
Bedfordshire Police warn of distraction thefts targeting the elderly
Police in Bedfordshire are warning local people to remain vigilant following a series of distraction thefts and robberies targeting elderly victims to steal high-value jewellery across the county…
A-levels live: The latest results and advice from across Bedford as they come in
It’s A-level results day 2026 and we’ll have the latest from across Bedford Borough as students collect their grades. Results day is always an emotional roller coaster. The envelope gets opened…
Bedford looks up: Hundreds join Astronomical Society to witness rare eclipse
Hundreds of residents turned out to watch the solar eclipse with the Bedford Astronomical Society, where local experts handed out 300 pairs of solar glasses and demystified stargazing for all ages…
New developments in commercial security camera technology
Rapid advances in camera systems are transforming commercial security. Businesses face increasing demands for safer workplaces and effective incident response…
Staying put: Why Bedford homeowners are renovating instead of moving
For sale boards are turning over more slowly than they used to. Skips are not. Across Bedford, a growing number of households are reaching the same conclusion…