Wilstead

Memorial tree in Wilstead raises over £2,000 for St John’s Hospice

A memorial tree in Wilstead Burial Ground has raised more than £2,200 for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger. It was created by Joanna Bampton, 54 and her...

Nine new homes planned to replace Wilstead bungalow

A planning application has been submitted to demolish a single-storey dwelling in Wilstead and replace it with nine new homes. If approved by Bedford Borough Council...

Bedford golfers swing into action to raise £4,000 for Sue Ryder hospice

Team Wilstead faced off against Team Houghton Conquest for the 14th edition of the Wilstead-Houghton Cup, which began in 2007 in aid of Sue Ryder Hospice...

Police appeal after Wilstead collision which left man with life-threatening injuries

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a road traffic collision in Wilstead which left a man seriously injured. On Sunday (4 July) at around 2.40pm...

Bedford Road, Wilstead closed after road traffic collision

Bedfordshire Police have closed Bedford Road, Wilstead from the A6 roundabout to the junction at Duck End Lane while emergency services deal with a road traffic collision. Road users are being…

Proposed new political map for Bedford: have your say

The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBC) is reviewing Bedford's council ward boundaries to make sure that councillors represent roughly the same number of electors. The LGBC wants...

Wilstead care home residents celebrate Captain Tom’s life and raise funds for local hospice

A care home in Wilstead is stepping up - and stepping out - to attempt a challenge to raise money for Keech Hospice Care. Residents and carers at Danecroft Residential Home...

Bedfordshire Police investigating coronavirus safety breach at village pub

Bedfordshire Police are investigating a reported breach of coronavirus guidelines and a subsequent verbal altercation that took place at a village pub. They have confirmed that their community policing...

New street named in honour of Wilstead community hero, Jane Wooding

A street sign has been unveiled at a new housing development in Wilstead to honour the memory of a much-loved local resident.The street – called Wooding...

Commuter relief as A6 past Wilstead to reopen in less than two weeks

The wait is almost over. Following major works, which have seen a delay of almost three months, the A6 past Wilstead is set to reopen on Monday 9 March...

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