Farewell to the much-admired Graham Mabbutt
Graham Mabbutt, best known in Bedford as the man who navigated the John Bunyan Boat project to become the most successful town centre tourism...
Real Bedford FC partner with Bedford Ladies and Girls FC
Real Bedford FC is pleased to announce that it has formalised a partnership with the largest female football community in the county, Bedford Ladies...
Slight increase in Borough’s empty homes total
The lack of available tradespeople and the rising cost of materials are delaying property owners trying to bring empty homes in the borough back...
College on course to save 350 tonnes of carbon annually
The Bedford College Group and Salix Finance have been shortlisted in the Association for Decentralised Energy’s Heat and Efficiency Award for Design and Innovation...
Final Local Plan 2040 Consultation begins
Bedford Borough Council has launched its Local Plan 2040 for the next and final stage of consultation.
The Local Plan 2040 sets out where new...
Tories highly critical of Mayor’s dithering over East West Rail’s plans
Bedford Borough Council have updated its Rail Strategy to take account of recent developments within the rail sector.
The strategy outlines Mayor Dave’s four priorities...
Final call for applications for ‘Solar Together Bedfordshire’
Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and Luton Councils has launched Solar Together Bedfordshire, a scheme to encourage residents to come together...
Bedford Borough’s Summer of SEND is back for 2022
Bedford Borough Council, Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum and BLMK CCG launch a Summer of Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) with...
Two Bedford School alumni to lead Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Two Bedford School alumni, Lt. Colonel James Shaw and Lt. Commander Tim Dunning, are playing leading roles in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations on...
Murder investigation launched after man found dead at home in Kempston
Bedfordshire Police has launched a murder investigation after a man in his 50s was found dead at his home in Kempston.
At approximately 8pm on...