Fay Barrett, Author at Bedford Independent

A Bedford first as LGBTQ+ swimming programme launched

The East of England’s first LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) community ‘safe space’ swimming programme has been launched in Bedford...

Man charged with murder in connection with Palgrave Road death

A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man in Bedford on Saturday 20 August. Frederico Saurini, 51, of Palgrave Road, Bedford was arrested on Saturday...

Preparation work begins on long awaited Wixams station

Work is underway to clear vegetation and install ecological fencing at Wixams station prior to construction work beginning in late 2023. The delivery of Wixams station has been a contentious...

Bedford to help local Ukrainians celebrate independence day

Tomorrow (24 August) marks Ukrainian Independence Day and Bedford is helping local Ukrainians who have adopted Bedford as their home to celebrate. All Bedfordians are invited to celebrate...

University of Bedfordshire STEM Graduates inspire next generation of female scientists

Three female University of Bedfordshire graduates hope to inspire the next generation of female scientists as they start exciting careers in the male dominated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) sector...

Bedfordshire homebuilders and RSPB ‘branch out’ to build homes for birds

Bedfordshire homebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes have 'branched out' and joined forces with the RSPB to build homes for birds as well as people. The developer has partnered...

Bedford pensioners could be missing out on thousands

Bedford pensioners could be missing out on £2700 extra pension credit per year and are urged by the local Liberal Democrats to check their eligibility. Latest figures estimate that 123 Bedford Borough...

House builders launch 10K fund for Bedfordshire community organisations

Applications are now open for Redrow South Midland’s £10,000 community fund, aimed at supporting organisations and initiatives across Bedfordshire. House builders ‘Redrow South Midlands’ started the scheme in 2019...

Bedfordshire Police launch blog series to empower survivors of domestic abuse and male violence

Bedfordshire Police have launched a real-life blog series to empower survivors of domestic abuse, rape, and assault to speak out about male violence. The MVAWG (Male Violence Against Women and Girls) blogs...

Bedfordshire Police appeal For witnesses after Apsley Road assault

Bedfordshire Police continue to appeal for information one month after a man sustained life-threatening injuries following an assault in Apsley Road. The incident occurred between 9:30pm and 10:30pm...