Podington man Paul Lockyer, 61, is taking on a 100-mile solo running challenge across Bedfordshire to raise funds for Embrace, a charity supporting local families living with...
Local rugby fans were in for a treat on Thursday night (9 July), as former England stars, Mike Tindall and James Haskell were joined by broadcaster, Alex Payne to help launch their new gin...
As we raise a glass to 150 years of Wells & Co's brewing history in Bedford, a new display at the Higgins Bedford tells the story of one of the town's most enduring family businesses...
We have created a new, easy-to-use BedsGOVET Data Portal on our website to help you find out how safe it is to use the river. We test the river every month to assess water quality at...
Local voices from business, culture and community groups explain why Bedford deserves its place on The Sunday Times list of the best places to live in the East of England...
Know someone who helps others without seeking recognition? Nominations are open for the Unsung Hero Award at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025...
This month, we've taken our love of Bedford's independent shops and businesses to its logical conclusion and rewritten The 12 Days of Christmas as an ode to them...
Since 2020, the Bedford Independent Everyday Hero Awards have been held to celebrate individuals and organisations who go the extra mile to help those in our local community...
Whether you’re looking for something to do with the kids, planning a big birthday bash, or a date night with a difference, you don’t have to leave Bedford to have a great time. From next-level mini golf to...
Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2024, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, celebrating the people who make Bedford Borough a better...
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