Dan Veal

Bedford Ian writes…

9 May 2025: Emergency exit, Welsh wonder, Oliver shock, and Umbrella love. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...

VIP guest officially opens Brickhill Primary School’s new library

Brickhill Primary welcomed a VIP guest this week to open the school's brand-new library space. The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Russell Beard, was treated to a tour of the school by the Head Boy and...

Carlton pub takes CAMRA crown as North Bedfordshire pub of the year

The Fox at Carlton has been named the North Bedfordshire Pub of the Year, with judges saying the free house is "a fine establishment ". Dan Veal, North Bedfordshire CAMRA...

Devonshire Arms named North Bedfordshire Pub of the Year for second year

Bedford's Devonshire Arms on Dudley Street has been named the North Bedfordshire CAMRA Pub of the Year. Each year the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chooses...

Brickhill Primary pupils learn about their hometown history

Pupils in Year 3 at Brickhill Primary School have become hometown tourists as they celebrated local history in a new topic. Their class teacher, Dan Veal, created a topic called 'Beda's Ford'...

EXCLUSIVE: Wells & Co back brewing beer in Bedford from September

Bedford's oldest brewer, Wells & Co, will be back brewing in the town by September, with fresh beers being poured in their pubs shortly after.  Speaking exclusively in detail to the...

Letters: Cheeky CAMRA chair’s keg beer controversy

Congratulations to Dan Veal on turning his back on that horrible fizzy lager and being appointed chairman of the North Bedfordshire branch of Campaign For Real Ale...

North Bedfordshire CAMRA announce new chairman… and he’s only 26

North Bedfordshire's branch of CAMRA has announced that Dan Veal will be their new chairman, and he's not the bearded, sandal wearing old man you'd expect. 26-year-old Dan Veal has been...

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