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Letters: The mayor is asking the electorate to judge him on his record - he might as well just resign
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (444+ words) Home News Letters to the editor Letters: The mayor is asking the electorate to judge him on his record " he might as well just resign In the Green Party, we were interested in the Mayor's comments about the next election,…...
Bedford Ian writes. ..
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (997+ words) Home News Bedford Independent Satire Bedford Ian writes" Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all" I gave blood today at King's House on Ampthill Road, and…...
Man in serious condition after "violent assault" at Bedford takeaway
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (232+ words) Home News Police & Crime Man in serious condition after "violent assault" at Bedford takeaway Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured following a violent altercation at a takeaway food shop in Bedford. Officers were called…...
Huntingdon Races to host 'Syndicate Night' encouraging locals into horseracing ownership
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (496+ words) Home News Sport Other Sports Huntingdon Races to host "Syndicate Night" encouraging locals into horseracing ownership Bedford"s nearest horse racing track at Huntingdon is hosting an RSA "Syndicate Night" on Tuesday, 19 May in an effort to boost horseracing ownership....
Monthly column: New volunteers hit the river
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (761+ words) Home News Environment Monthly column: New volunteers hit the river On a beautiful spring day, new volunteers enjoyed a morning of getting to know each other and their mentors during a Beds GOVET training day, held at Harrold Country Park…...
Bedfordshire's new High Sheriff wants to champion kindness, volunteers and young people
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (839+ words) Home News Community & Charity Bedfordshire's new High Sheriff wants to champion kindness, volunteers and young people Bedfordshire's new High Sheriff, Ismail Anilmis, says he wants to use his year in office to encourage kindness, recognise volunteers and support young people…...
Independent panel raises alarm over pace of Bedford council recovery plan
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (589+ words) Home News Politics Bedford Borough Council Independent panel raises alarm over pace of Bedford council recovery plan An independent panel overseeing Bedford Borough Council's recovery programme has warned there is an "optimism bias" in the authority's improvement plans and said…...
Watch: Demolition complete as Bedford prepares for new Queens Bridge
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (429+ words) Home News Environment Watch: Demolition complete as Bedford prepares for new Queens Bridge Design plans for a replacement Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston are being finalised following the completion of demolition work on the old structure, and here's a…...
What does the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire do? The ancient role explained
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (782+ words) Home News Community & Charity What does the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire do? The ancient role explained The role of High Sheriff is one of the oldest public offices in the United Kingdom, dating back more than 1, 000 years. Today, the High…...
Bedford Thameslink passengers warned over three-month St Pancras lift closure
4+ day ago (394+ words) Home News Transport Bedford Thameslink passengers warned over three-month St Pancras lift closure Bedford and Thameslink passengers are being warned that step-free access to the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras will be unavailable for around three months this summer…...