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Late Moore winner condemns Bedford Town to late defeat at Chester

Bedford Town were downed by a late winner at Chester, losing 1-0 as National League North action returned on Saturday. Kofi Moore's 89th-minute strike was enough for the play-off...

Review: Red Rum Club bring their triumphant ‘Mariachi Merseybeat’ to Bedford

Whenever you see a giant tour bus outside Bedford Esquires, you know a big band is performing, and tonight it’s Scouse Americana band Red Rum Club's turn. The band are here as a special...

Bedford Ian writes…

Blimey Blakey, Free flow, and Privileged parking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Police seek witnesses after motorcyclist seriously injured in Ampthill Road collision

Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage after a serious crash in Bedford under Operation Thurning, specifically seeking a driver travelling towards Morrisons who...

Monthly column: VAWG victims must be listened to, supported and respected

Reported violence against women and girls (VAWG) is increasing across the country. Nationally, last year, one in every eight women was a victim of domestic abuse, stalking...

Breaking news: Greyfriars closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with incident

Greyfriars in Bedford is currently closed as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue deal with an incident. Firefighters on scene say a line-painting vehicle overheated, and they hope to reopen...

Plea to save Bedfordshire roads as Central Bedfordshire Council asks for £30m

A passionate plea for £30m has been made to the government to prevent roads in Central Bedfordshire from crumbling further and “to catch up on years of highways underinvestment”...

Beds Urban Sketchers: Discovering Bedford, one sketch at a time

Whether you are a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a pencil/paintbrush since school, there is a seat - and a sketchpad - waiting for you at the next Beds Urban Sketchers event...

Road Victims Trust wins BQF Patron’s Award for regional bereavement support

The Road Victims Trust has won the Patron's Award at the BQF awards at Wembley Stadium. Presented by HRH The Princess Royal, the national award honours 32 years of supporting...

Central Bedfordshire children crossing the road “run the gauntlet” on the way to school

Children and their parents “run the gauntlet of traffic volumes and unpredictable motorists” when crossing Hitchin Road in Upper Caldecote to attend school, a meeting heard...