Sexism is damaging the mental health of young women across East of England
A new study reveals 87% of young women in the region face sexism, with one in three reporting direct harm to their mental health and over a third altering how they dress…
Champagne celebration on River Great Ouse as John Bunyan community boat welcomes its 70,000th passenger
The volunteer-run John Bunyan Community Boat has celebrated welcoming its 70,000th passenger on the River Great Ouse, marking a major landmark as the 2026…
Local plan consultation opens to give Bedfordians a voice on neighbourhood facilities
Bedford Borough Council has opened a major consultation on its draft 2050 local plan, inviting local people to shape future green spaces, neighbourhood facilities and community developments…
Bedford councillors vote to defend local voice over controversial planning applications
Bedford Borough councillors have backed a cross-party motion to safeguard local people’s say over controversial planning applications before new national…
England opener Emilio Gay eyes up the Ashes after earning ECB central contract
Bedford’s Emilio Gay has been awarded a central contract with the England cricket team following an opening summer of six test matches against New Zealand and Pakistan. The Durham opener…
Passionate Podington Padel players protest to protect popular place to play
Padel players plan to promote their popular sport by taking a bus to protest at a council meeting this evening, arguing for expanded facilities in a north Bedfordshire village…
13-year old who suffered life-changing stroke on the road to recovery with help of Robinson Pools
A 13-year old teenager from Bedfordshire is on the road to recovery with the help of Robinson Pools after he suffered a life-changing stroke during surgery to remove a brain tumour…
Bedford Ath edge past Stamford to maintain perfect league start
Bedford Athletic fought hard for a well earned 24-19 victory against a tenacious Stamford team to maintain their perfect league start in Regional Two Midlands East. The result was a reversal of the…
Appeal launched to find witnesses sitting near Bedford’s ‘two faces’ statue
Bedfordshire Police have issued an urgent witness appeal following a reported sexual assault in Bedford town centre near the two faces statue. A man in his 40s has been…
Former Bedfordshire Police control room worker jailed for seven years
A former Bedfordshire Police control room worker has been jailed for seven years for rape after attempting to use his position within the force to intimidate his victim into staying silent…