Bedford Borough Council said it remains “committed” to doing all it can to help local residents and businesses “manage and mitigate” the risk of flooding. The council is marking this year’s...
Former Kemspton Mayor and Labour councillor, Kay Burley, has been made an Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of her 50 years of service to local authorities. And she thanked the people of Kempston for...
Environmental charities and councillors “appalled” at plans for disused quarry
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Filling in a disused quarry is “ecological vandalism”, a Bedford borough councillor has said. Plans to build temporary facilities as part of the restoration of Elstow South Quarry were discussed...
Two sisters who studied at Bedford Girls' School (BGS) are continuing to make waves on the international sporting stage. Kate and Maddie Axford are achieving success in athletics and hockey...
A restaurant in Bedford is revving up to serve its contemporary Neopolitan-inspired pizzas to guests at this weekend's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. Naughty Pizza, which has branches in...
Four runners from Bedford are hosting a virtual fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research as part of their £20,000 target ahead of their London Marathon attempt next April. There are cash prizes of £200...
Bedford Borough Council is reopening a temporary rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to meet “ongoing need”. Yesterday’s Planning Committee (November 20) voted unanimously to grant...
The festive season officially kicks off in Bedford and Kempston this weekend (25 and 26 November) when the new Christmas lights will be switched on in Harpur Square and at the Saxon Centre in Kempston...
Fire crews from Bedford rescued a man from his sinking boat on the River Great Ouse earlier this month, but the boat remains almost completely submerged. Following emails from concerned...
“I’m like a fat bloke in a sweet shop who wants everything now” says Bedford’s Mayor
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Bedford’s mayor said he is like a “fat bloke in a sweet shop” because he wants “everything now”. But at the moment he said he is “tied” to the previous administration’s budget. During his campaign for...
Bedfordshire is home to an all-new light trail set within the stunning grounds of Wrest Park, English Heritage's 18th-century stately home near Cople. From 1 December to 1 January, visitors...
A man from Oxford who preyed on a lone woman in Bedford before raping her has been convicted. He will be sentenced on 26 January. Daniel Williams, 36, was found guilty of rape in connection to the...