Stagsden

Stagsden community unites to launch cheeky charity calendar for men’s health

Villagers in Stagsden aged 18 to 80 have stepped in front of the camera for a cheeky charity calendar raising funds for men's mental and physical health charities across the borough...

Housing plans for former Stagsden pub resubmitted after appeal defeat

Plans to convert the former Royal George pub in Stagsden into housing have been resubmitted, with residents continuing to object to the loss of the village pub. The application seeks permission...

Boost for Bedford’s specialist personal trainers moving on to bigger and better things

The first twelve months for Barnes Rose Personal Training has been stellar, with more people than ever looking for accessible opportunities for movement and fitness. What makes Barnes Rose...

Application made for massive solar energy farm on Bedford Borough border

A 185-acre (75 hectares) 45MW solar farm, powering 15,000 homes a year, could soon be built between Bedford and Milton Keynes under new plans. The proposals by Renewable...

Van driver sought as potential witness to A422 layby assault in Stagsden

Following an incident in which a man was assaulted in a layby on the A422, Bedfordshire Police is appealing for a van driver to come forward. The incident took place between...

Stagsden pub house plan blocked by government inspector

A village pub near Bedford cannot be turned into a house, a planning inspector has ruled. Even though the Royal George in High Street, Stagsden, was unviable from 2012 to 2015, inspector Rachel Walmsley...

Bedford business seeks crowdfunder support to bring Boyds back

2020 has been a unique year for businesses - to put it mildly - but one Bedford couple is facing the challenge head on. Tom and Jess Answer...

Letters: Unshielded solar farms are ugly and intrusive

If you wish to see how ugly and intrusive unshielded solar farms can be, visit Anglian Water land by Grafham Water, on the road between Perry and Buckden...

Plans to build massive solar power station at Stagsden gain momentum

A solar power station straddling the borders of Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes, could be on the cards after developers approached three councils for their opinions...

Boyds of Bedford expands into new shop and cafe space in Stagsden

Boyds of Bedford may have outgrown their shop in the town centre, but their new premises in the village of Stagsden looks set to become a must-visit...

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