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Bunyan Centre
Fusion Lifestyle, who operate the John Bunyan Sports and Leisure Centre in Bedford, have performed a dramatic U-turn, reinstating long-held bookings for two...
Toyah Saturday 15 September, Esquires The iconic TOYAH will be gracing the main stage at Esquires on Saturday 15 September. This is a full band, non-acoustic show looking back over her full back catalogue. Tickets are £20 advance,...
Fireworks 2019
As Bonfire Night approaches, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is working with local partners and emergency services to help keep the Borough's residents safe. They are reminding...
Bedfordshire Police has made its first arrests in a proactive operation aimed at tackling domestic abuse. On Monday (17 April), the force launched Op Cadbury, a campaign to target perpetrators of domestic...
The Original Culture Festival is planned for 13 August 2022 Image: Original Culture/Facebook
A phone line to report excessive noise will be manned throughout the duration of a planned music festival in Bedford Priory Park, says the council. Bedford Borough Council’s licensing...
(l-r) PCC, Kathryn Holloway and current DCC, Garry Forsyth.
Around £16m has been secured in special grants to help fund and support policing in Bedfordshire during the last five years, a meeting heard. Outgoing Police and Crime Commissioner Kathryn Holloway...
electric scooters on a town pavement
As the rise in popularity of electric or e-scooters continues, Bedfordshire Police is flagging up the laws regarding their use. During this month’s...
Mother and baby
A few weeks ago I visited the new cafe in Great Barford for its opening day. There was a lovely friendly village atmosphere and whilst there I got...
Bedford Giving Listening and Responding to our Community Needs research
Bedford Giving, the movement committed to increasing opportunities for young people in Bedford, has published new research which highlights mental health, online bullying and not enough...
Jake Sharp
Jake Sharp is coming back to Goldington Road until the end of the season. The fly half has signed on to help support the team while Harry Sheppard rests for several months with an ankle injury...
Dearne Walk Clapham
Following neighbours' complaints about drug use and anti-social behaviour, Bedford Community Policing team successfully secured two closure...
Twelve months after the first vaccine centre opened in Bedford, one of its volunteers reflects on the last year...