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Why daily free spins matter in a changing online market

Britain’s online gambling data now tells a stronger story than growth alone. The latest Gambling Commission operator figures showed online gross gambling yield rising 7% to £1.55 billion...

Gyamfi goal gives Bedford Town third win in a week against struggling Radcliffe

Bedford Town made it three wins on the bounce on Saturday (5 September) as they beat struggling, Radcliffe 1-0 at The Eyrie. Junior Gyamfi's only goal after 37 minutes was enough...

Real Bedford coast into the next round of the FA Cup

Real Bedford are through to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 4-1 win over Southern League Central Division One side, Royston Town on Saturday (5 September)...

Bedford Ian writes…

04 September 2026: Femme forte, London's calling, and Pipe of despair. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Bedford cancer survivor and family prepare for charity skydive jump

A 67-year-old Bedford father is taking to the skies alongside his three children for a fundraising skydive, aiming to raise awareness for early cancer detection and vital NHS services...

Review: Cardinals bring festival season to an end in a masterclass of new Irish rock

September has come around again, marking the end of festival season. There will be no more dancing in a field with a cider in hand, but that’s OK as it’s time to return to the cosy indoors...

Late autism diagnosis inspires new Bedford podcast tackling neurodiversity myths

When Trevor Holland received an autism diagnosis at 42, he expected relief. Instead, it sparked an identity crisis. Now, his Bedford-based podcast Shouty Brain is tackling neurodiversity myths...

Anglian Water refuses to face questions over four-year Kempston leak losing 540 litres an hour

A Kempston resident fears his home is at risk of subsidence from a four-year water leak losing 540 litres an hour. Anglian Water has repeatedly failed to take action...

Bedford College tutor completes Great Wall trek for children’s charity

A computing tutor from Bedford College has raised almost £4,500 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity after taking on a five-day challenge along the Great Wall of China...

Three Bedford businesses ‘named and shamed’ for paying less than the National Minimum Wage

Three businesses operating in Bedford have been named in a list produced by the Government as paying their staff less than the National Minimum Wage. Aristo-Tots nursery in Bedford...