Once again, Bedford Borough Council is preparing its annual giveaway of the tulip bulbs used in this year's spring display, and community groups are advised to apply early...
Divesting pension funds from fossil fuels could only ‘superficially improve’ council’s green credentials
Local Democracy Reporter
Bedford Borough Council has been told that divesting pension funds reduces the pressure on companies to accelerate their transition to net zero. In January, councillors voted...
Bedford Borough aiming to top county rivals in number of solar panel installations
Local Democracy Reporter
Competitive Bedford Borough Council is aiming to have more residents sign up to a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage than its Bedfordshire partners...
A species of moth caterpillars have set up home in around 100ft of trees and hedgerow in Elstow, creating a ghostly, but totally harmless, spectacle. The blanket of caterpillar webs is the work of ermine moth caterpillars...
A hydrogen-powered plane hailed as the world's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial-grade aircraft has crashed just outside of Cranfield airport. ZeroAvia’s R&D aircraft made an...
Elstow solar park caught up in forced labour concerns over Chinese manufacturer
Local Democracy Reporter
The manufacturer of the Elstow solar park project’s solar panels has been caught up in US government action against forced labour in China. Bedford Borough Council said that it was...
Illegal fly-tippers will be 'caught on camera' in a new initiative by Bedford Borough Council to help identify offenders. The portable CCTV cameras...
A property developer has agreed to foot the bill to reinstate a decorative feature in Great Denham after a miscommunication led to it being demolished.
David Wilson Homes (DWH) had the responsibility to present the roads...
Unenviable 4am starts and incredible patience have paid off for Bedford filmmaker Don Weerasirie, as he today unveils his beautiful new documentary, shining a spotlight on the wildlife of Bedfordshire…
The River Great Ouse in Bedford is looking lovely today. We took these quick pictures on a walk this morning (14 May) and though we'd share them with our readers. The river enters...
Incredible aerial photographs taken of the East of England over the past 100 years are now available for the public to search and explore. Today (Tuesday), Historic England...
Council’s encouraged to remove barriers to waste disposal to prevent fly-tipping
Local Democracy Reporter
Fly-tipping costs up to £392 million a year to clear up, according to the government. In a statement released yesterday, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs said local authorities dealt with 1.13 million...