NEWS
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...
BUSINESS
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...
Restoration and improvement works start on Bedford High Street
Works have begun on restoring and improving properties on Bedford’s High Street as part of the Borough Council’s...
COMMUNITY SERVICES
EDUCATION
New Headteacher appointed at Kempston’s Daubeney Academy
John Linehan has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Daubeney Academy, part of Chiltern Learning Trust.
John joins the team at Daubeney Academy with...
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...
University plays catch-up with ceremonies for pandemic graduates
Graduates from the University of Bedfordshire’s Class of 2020 and 2021 have been finally able to celebrate their achievements on campus after the disruption...
International expert joins college to implement new technology
The Bedford College Group is moving ahead with a strategic overhaul of the use of technology in improving processes and the user experience (staff...
Alice’s work selected from 21,000 entries in nationwide competition
The arts at The Bedford College Group continue to win national applause with the latest student to be exhibited at the Royal Academy of...
HOLIDAY RECIPES
Lord Lieutenant does the honours for Captain Tom on his 100th...
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, was delighted to present Captain Tom Moore with a 100th birthday card...