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Mayor criticised over “flippant” river pollution comments on eve of festival

The Bedford River Festival has opened under a cloud of criticism following remarks by Mayor Tom Wootton regarding river pollution, sparking deep frustration from a local environmental group....

Locals challenge timing of Bedford traveller site planning consultation

Frustrations have been voiced over a public consultation period for a proposed gypsy and traveller site in Bedford coinciding with the peak summer holiday season. An application has been submitted...

Monthly column: Why Bedford Borough’s events showcase the best of our community

For almost 50 years, the River Festival has been an iconic attraction that has been woven into the very fabric of our community – attracting visitors borough-wide and beyond it is...

Six prime ministers in a decade: how Bedford views Britain’s political upheaval

The UK continues its period of political uncertainty following the resignation of prime minister Keir Starmer, marking the sixth prime ministerial departure in 10 years and causing Labour...

Mayor Tom Wootton loses council no-confidence vote

Bedford Borough councillors voted 28 to 12 in favour of a cross-party motion calling for the resignation of Mayor Tom Wootton, who insists he will remain in office until next year's elections...

Bedford Ian writes…

26 June 2026: Quiet heroes, Black marker, Mayor's mumblings, ベッドフォードはクソじゃない。and Bregret. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...

GLL grants reach 47 Bedford-based athletes as part of Sports Foundation Awards

A 15-year-old showjumper and a 52-year-old pole vaulter are among the latest cohort of the GLL Sports Foundation awards, as the Borough's leisure provider hands out its latest funds...

New images reveal extent of Bedford train collision as investigation continues

New images from the Bedford train collision show the extent of the damage after Friday’s fatal crash. One driver died, 28 people remain in hospital and investigators continue their work...

Bedford Ian writes…

12 June 2026: Citizen Smith, Transport transparency, Italian Enough? and Tree-mendous. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…

Government tightens road maintenance transparency rules after controversial Bedford red rating

Bedford Borough Council will have to publish more detailed information on potholes, road conditions and highways spending under new government transparency rules...

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