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Lib Dems accuse new Mayor of abandoning “major manifesto promise”

Bedford Borough LibDems have accused Mayor Tom Wootton of failing to meet a manifesto promise. The LibDems claimed the mayor “chose not to fulfil a major manifesto promise” to introduce a...

Bedford’s new borough council told, “we’re watching you”

Ahead of tonight's full Bedford Borough Council meeting, the first since the local elections on 4 May, opposition parties have said they've agreed on a united approach to scrutinising Mayor Tom...

Exclusive: Bedford’s new mayor talks about getting settled in and who will form his executive

Bedford's new mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) has spoken to the Bedford Independent exclusively about his new job and how he's hoping to make sure he delivers on his manifesto promises...

Bedford’s Kite and Motoring Festival returns this June

The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival will be returning for its biggest event this June, with activities taking place in Russell Park, the Embankment, Mill Meadows and on the River Great Ouse...

World Cup winners launch new Bedford Tigers wheelchair rugby side

Bedford Tigers - the town's premier rugby league side - are taking a step into disability sport as they launch their brand new wheelchair rugby team...

Opinion: A ‘mare’ for the mayor?

Bird Flu confirmed at Priory Country Park

It has been confirmed that bird flu has been found in 100 Black-headed Gulls that have been found dead in the last few weeks at Priory County Park, Bedford. The Department...

Cllr Henry Vann elected as group leader of Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats

Popular local councillor Henry Vann, who was re-elected as the councillor for De Parys ward last week, has been appointed group leader of Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats. He, along with his ward colleague...

New Mayor says he’s excited after “amazing” first day in the job

After his first official day as Bedford's elected Mayor, Tom Wootton has said he and his team are looking forward to making positive changes in the borough. The new mayor was...

Opinion: I’m glad Bedford Borough has a Tory mayor, but not for the reasons you might think

History was made on Friday after it was announced that Conservative Tom Wootton would be the next mayor of Bedford Borough. Naturally, his team were delighted, and judging by the comments on social...

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