Former Bedfordshire PCC in bid to become Mayor of London
Bedfordshire’s former police and crime commissioner has launched his campaign to be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London in 2028. Festus Akinbusoye, currently a Conservative…
Obituary: Simon Richard Houfe (1942 – 2026)
Simon Richard Houfe of Ampthill, author, editor, historian, and lifelong chronicler of Bedfordshire’s people and places, has been remembered with deep affection following his death…
Breaking news: Bedford School to welcome girls from 2027
The Harpur Trust has announced today (Tuesday) that, from September 2027, Bedford School will become co-educational. The school, currently boys-only, will welcome…
Monthly column: August in Bedford – taking stock while continuing to deliver
August is traditionally a quieter month in the Borough Council calendar. While many people enjoy a well-earned summer break, it also provides an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve achieved…
Eight community projects secure share of £90k Youth Panel funding from Bedford Giving
A panel of young people from across The Bedford College Group has selected eight organisations to each benefit from a share of Bedford Giving’s £87,000 grant funding. The Bedford Giving…