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Bedford Ian writes…

30 October 2026: Horror hack, Slasher stare, and Dead man walking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Dementia support in Bedford highlighted after death of actor Sir Patrick Stewart

Following the death of Sir Patrick Stewart, health charities are highlighting the reality for over 1,400 Bedfordians living with dementia, urging greater awareness of dual diagnoses...

Double gold for Real Bedford Boxing Club talents at WBC event in Aylesbury

Two of Bedford's young boxing talents are looking ahead to a bright future in the ring after picking up gold medals at the WBC Counties Box Cup at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium in Aylesbury...

Bedford parents face urgent deadline for secondary school admissions this weekend

Bedford Borough parents and carers have until Saturday, 31 October 2026 to submit applications for secondary and upper school places, with council bosses warning that late submissions...

Harry Cobden double headlines Huntingdon ahead of annual Community Raceday

Former champion jockey, Harry Cobden claimed two more wins to take his season's tally to 24 in the first of two race cards this week at Bedford's nearest track at Huntingdon on Wednesday...

Outdated rural funding formula leaves Bedfordshire Police facing ‘postcode lottery’ warns chief constable

Bedfordshire Police receives the lowest funding per head in England and Wales, leaving chief constable Trevor Rodenhurst warning of a looming. Speaking to us in the first of a four-part special...

Bedford Borough Council speaker denies weapons and threats charges

The speaker of Bedford Borough Council, Tim Caswell, has denied charges of making threats to kill and possessing an offensive weapon at Luton Magistrates' Court and has been remanded into custody...

Borough Council defends toilet closures, saying spending a penny costs over £25 per flush

Teenage footballers and families visiting Kempston's largest park have been left without public toilet facilities after the council shut them down, citing an unsustainable cost of £25.30 per flush...

Letters: The staff at Bedford Hospital saved me

I have unfortunately needed to use the services of Bedford South Wing Hospital for my care after being diagnosed with cancer. Read Doug McMurdo's letter of thanks to all staff at Bedford Hospital...

Finding her voice: Grace Cope on Tourette’s, turning pain into power, and working with music royalty

Watch our interview with 20-year-old Bedford-based singer-songwriter Grace Cope chatting about how living with Tourette's syndrome ultimately unlocked her creative potential...