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Monthly column: To nationalise or not, that is the question…

Every day there seems to be a harrowing report in the national and regional papers about the awful state of our rivers and seas, so much so that you wonder why the Government...

Monthly column: Bandhan Bedford –bringing the community together to celebrate Indian Independence Day

Bandhan Bedford is a vibrant group of women of Indian origin that has grown into a strong, welcoming community over the past eight years, bringing people together to celebrate culture...

Monthly column: Fighting for Mid Beds as Shadow Home Office Minister

Britain's immigration system must work for British people and people right here in Mid Bedfordshire – that's what I’ve heard from you since I was elected. That's why I'm delighted...

Hockey season resumes with Bedford securing multiple wins

There was a fair degree of success across Bedford Hockey Club’s fourteen adult squads at the weekend, with just a few disappointments. The Men’s 1st XI built on last weekend’s victory with a 3-1..

The biggest Lottery-funded projects in the 21st century

Since the beginning of the 21st century, funding from the lottery, whether from in-store ticket purchases or online lotto formats, has helped transform thousands of projects across...

Bedford Town earn landmark victory to advance in the FA Cup

Bedford Town have reached the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time since the 09/10 season following Saturday's 2-1 home victory over King’s Lynn Town...

Real Bedford squeeze past step five Harleston to progress in FA Cup

Real Bedford were put to the test against step five opposition in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup on Saturday before eventually progressing after a 2-1 victory at Harleston Town...

Bedford Blues lose Champ Rugby opener at Worcester

Bedford Blues' Champ Rugby opener ended in defeat as they lost comfortably at the home of reigning champions, Worcester Warriors on Saturday (19 September). Worcester ran in...

Bedford Ian writes…

18 September 2026: Parking prats, Party rift?, and Madness madness. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Delivery drivers and a parent prosecuted in Bedford Blue Badge crackdown

Four drivers must pay a combined total of more than £3,400 after Bedford Borough Council investigators caught them illegally using disabled parking Blue Badges in the town centre...