28 August 2026

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Alcohol licence revoked on Aspley Road shop

A corner shop has had its alcohol licence revoked after 14,000 counterfeit cigarettes were found on the premises. Bedford Borough Council's Licensing Sub-Committee met yesterday...

Common sense prevails as four-day Bedford Park Concerts gets go ahead

Bedford Borough Council's sub-licensing committee has allowed common sense to prevail after they have given the go-ahead for Bedford Park Concerts 2021, despite objections from the...

Environmental health officials raise noise objections to Bedford Park Concerts

Environmental health officers have proposed noise limits to next summer’s Bedford Park Concerts that the organisers say could stop them happening. Bedford Borough Council’s licensing sub-committee...

Bedford club granted alcohol licence in heavily restricted zone

A new members only club, aimed at the over 40s, has been granted an alcohol licence, despite being in a heavily controlled area of Bedford town centre. The club and tea room...