Monthly column: From a £1 bargain to a £50 lifeline – Madad’s Bedford homecoming
Madad began life in Bedford in 1981 as the Hira Islamic Centre. Local Muslims established the charity to create a place of worship. After its founder, Imam Irshad Ali, died in 2020…
Clapham man appears in court over Russian spying allegations
Counter-terrorism officers have charged a 24-year-old serving member of the Royal Navy from Clapham with offences under the National Security Act, following allegations of…
Jumps racing returns to Huntingdon with course specialist leading the way
The jump season is slowly returning to horse racing tracks across the country, with Bedford’s nearest course at Huntingdon welcoming its first meeting since May with a six-race card…
Review: Hometown hero Tom Grennan shines at Esquires homecoming
You can take the boy out of Bedford, but you won’t ever take Bedford out of the boy – this much is true for local legend Tom Grennan, who played two special shows at Bedford Esquires on…
New website will help child sexual abuse victims in Bedfordshire ask for closed cases to be reviewed
A new website, IAmReady.org.uk, has launched to help child sexual abuse survivors in Bedford Borough request reviews of previously closed police investigations and access…
Bedford Repair Cafe scoops BBC Make A Difference award after a decade of diverting landfill
A community initiative that was set up 10 years ago to repair items destined for landfill has won a BBC Three Counties accolade at their Make A Difference awards…
Royal Navy sailor from Bedfordshire charged with spying
Counter-terrorism officers have charged a 24-year-old serving member of the Royal Navy from Bedfordshire with offences under the National Security Act, following a Police investigation…
Government to wipe 90% of Central Bedfordshire’s £40m SEND deficit
Central Bedfordshire Council is set to have 90% of its £40m high needs deficit written off after the government approved its SEND reform plan, freeing up millions for frontline services…
Bletsoe family marks 10-year anniversary at Bedford Starlight Hike
Walking as Team Debbie’s Dumplings, family and friends of a Bletsoe mum who died 10 years ago joined 285 locals at Everard Meadow to raise £50,000 for Sue Ryder’s expert end-of-life care…