Monthly Archives: June 2023
Borough Council analysing East West Rail’s latest route proposals
Bedford Borough Council “owes it to the people of the borough” to carry out an assessment on East West Rail’s plans, a meeting heard.
Jon Shortland,...
Two arrested after huge cocaine seizure at M1 service station
Specialist police have arrested two men, after a lorry containing millions of pounds of cocaine was stopped at a Bedfordshire service station.
Shortly after 2.30pm...
The Summer of SEND is here… and it’s better than ever!
The Summer of SEND, Bedford Borough’s programme of exciting events and activities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is back...
Mayor in the firing line with criticism from LibDems over election promises
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have said Bedford’s new mayor’s failure to deliver on two election promises is “very disappointing” and “undermines residents’ trust in...
Bedfordshire officer named bravest police woman of the year at national awards
A police officer who saved the life of a mother and child whilst off duty has been handed a national bravery award for her...
Witnesses needed after motorcycle collision on A505
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a serious collision occurred on the A505 near Leighton Buzzard Sunday, June, 2023 .
Officers were called to...
Witnesses sought after a man attacked in Bedford
Bedfordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Bedford.
On Monday, June 5, 2023, at around midnight, a man was assaulted...
Biggleswade play area gets the thumbs-up from residents
The finishing touches need to be added to a renovated Biggleswade play area, but town councillors are delighted by the public response after its...
Borough Council’s accounts held up as audit continues
Bedford Borough Council has announced a delay to the public inspection of its accounts for the last financial year.
The council spends public money (from...
Stop using our towns as ‘rat runs’ demand residents
Neighbouring local authorities will be consulted over any potential scheme to ban lorries from taking short cuts through Sandy, Potton and Biggleswade, a meeting...
