Cranfield's Nissan Technical Centre Europe is one of the company’s key development sites... #Bedford #BedfordNews #NIssan #Fire #BreakingNews

Baby talk, Cleaning up, Scorchio speedio, and Backlash backfired. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all… #Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #Politics #Weather #Pubs

The Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill was introduced yesterday (Thursday), the same day Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited a family hub in Bedford... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Politics #Welfare #BenefitsCap #UniversalCredit

Letters: "I have no party allegiance – all I want is what works best for most people – and I want any government of this country to succeed, as failure hits us all. But, to put it mildly, Labour has not begun well..." #BedfordNews #Bedford #Letters #Politics #EmploymentRightsBill

Monthly column from PCC John Tizard. "[Trust in police] must be addressed, and this will be a core priority for me this year..." #Bedford #BedfordNews #Column #Policing #PCC

A council report said the Borough Council faces significant pressures from demand-led services, particularly children’s services, adult social care and temporary accommodation, as well as rising costs linked to the use of agency staff... #Bedford #BedfordNews #CouncilFinances #CIPFA

The landlord has confirmed that they have begun cleaning up the empty shop, which has become an eyesore in the town centre... #Bedford #BedfordTown #EmptyShops

Instead of crowded rooms and rushed introductions, numbers are intentionally kept low so conversations feel natural, relaxed and valuable... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Business #Networking

They were in Bedford to announce legislation to scrap the two-child benefit cap... #Bedford #BedfordNews #FamilyHubs #Welfare #BreakfastClubs #Education #PrimeMinister

Space at the meeting is limited, so anyone planning to attend is asked to register in advance... #Bedford #BedfordNews #EWR #Transport #Rail #PublicMeeting

Alex’s work towards his world records has been aided by a GLL Sport Foundation Award, with the latest round open to Bedford’s athletes now… #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport #GuinnessWorldRecords

This month's Great Bedfordian is Edward Clemente Ruggiero (AKA Eddie Adams, Big Gay Ed, Hole-in-the-head-Ed). Best known for his appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Ed is passionate about his hometown of Bedford and has even read The Pilgrim's Progress! #Bedford #BedfordNews #GreatBedfordian

"...the administration is obviously reluctant to admit that the council is bankrupt, and it has run out of money, and it needs this exceptional financial support from the government..." #Bedford #BedfordNews #Finances #Council #Bailout

Despite the decision being reissued, the report said nothing has changed in practice... #Bedford #BedfordNews #CouncilTax #Money

A proposal last autumn suggested reducing the number of gritting routes from nine to eight, with 141 roads listed for removal... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Gritting #Roads #Transport

There have been no objections from the police or other responsible authorities... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Supermarket #Alcohol

It's our first What's On Wednesday of 2026, and to kick off the new year, we've got the best of the Borough's live music, theatre, film, comedy, art, exhibitions and walking. With grateful thanks to Bedford Esquires for their support. #Bedford #BedfordNews #WhatsOnBedford

Happy 50th birthday to North Beds Ramblers! #Bedford #BedfordNews #Rambling #Walking

A third application was deferred due to concerns that it did not clearly meet the trust’s charitable objectives... #Bedford #BedordNews #Charity #HouseOfIndustry

The existing building is no longer considered fit for purpose... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Planning #Gurdwara

The Special Area Charges must still be approved by Full Council before they can be implemented from April 2026... #Bedford #BedfordNews #CouncilTax #GreenSpaces

The total is almost £8,000 more than last year... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Charity #ChristmasTree #Community

Warnings of ice and snow have been issued for large parts of the UK, including Bedford... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Weather #Winter #Snow #Gritting #Roads #Transport

Monthly column: Cllr Abu Sultan, leader of Bedford Borough Labour Group, argues that the passing of the Employment Rights Bill will be welcome news for working people across Bedford Borough... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Column #Politics #EmploymentRightsBill

A council officer said identifying who isn't claiming free school meals would help benefit working families who may not previously have qualified but are still struggling with rising living costs... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Education #SchoolMeals

The free, drop-in event is open to everyone and aims to help people understand local flood risks, what is being done to manage them and the practical steps they can take to protect their homes and neighbourhoods... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Flooding #Environment

Congratulations to the Roll Your Own Records team for a decade of dancing - and here's to ten more years of record-spinning fun... #Bedford #BedfordNews #DanceMusic

Obituary: Martyn Pearson 4.5.54 - 13.12.25 “Martyn was a true man of the community within which he lived and epitomised the role of a ‘super’ volunteer. "To say that he will be greatly missed doesn’t come close, but the legacy he has left is immense. #Bedford #BedfordNews #MartynPearson

Letters: "...at present I would ask those feeding the swans, ducks and geese to put food in the water, and not to feed directly by hand..." #Bedford #BedfordNews #Letters #Swans #BirdFlu #Waterfowl #Defra

If approved, the residential-led development would include new open space, walking and cycling routes, and areas proposed for woodland planting... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Kempston #Planning #NewHomed #Development

The proposed school could reduce spending from the council’s High Needs budget by £6.69 million over three years and would result in a “payback period of less than two years” for the capital investment... #Bedford #BedfordNews #SEMH #Schools

The historic shield will go under the hammer in Woburn on 17 January... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Bedfordshire

The town centre car park will be closed for two days this month to allow for essential maintenance to take place... #Bedford #BedfordNews

David Carter has described the COVID-19 pandemic as the most challenging and inspiring time of his 30-year career... #Bedford #BedfordNews #NHS

Monthly column: In his January column, Mayor Tom Wootton looks back on 2025 and at the challenges facing the council in 2026... #Bedford #BedfordNews #MayorTomWootton

The Eagles were hit with a dose of National League North quality, losing two-nil to title chasers AFC Fylde today... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordTownFC

She was one of ten “New Year’s Day babies” born across Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust… #Bedford #Bedfordshire #NewYearBaby #NYD2026 #BedfordHospital

Wine time, Fascist fantasy and No entry. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all… #Bedford #BedfordNews #Satire #IndependentShops #RoseTillClose #Rugby

Let's start the new year as we mean to go on - by supporting Bedford's businesses, making a difference and being part of the solution, not part of the problem. Join our 2026 New Year's Revolution... #Bedford #BedfordNews #NewYearsRevolution

It's our last What's on Wednesday of the year, and we've got something for everyone. Parties, gigs, Parkruns and walks - take your pick to see in the new year. Thank you to all our readers throughout the year and to our sponsors, Bedford Esquires. Happy New Year! #Bedford #WhatsOnBedford

Several of the reviews appear to have been made by people from all over the country, with some openly showing they’re as far away as Lincolnshire and Scarborough... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Business #Pub #FakeReviews

Jago Godden scored the equaliser in the second half, before a popular figure came off the bench to win it... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport

The Bedford recipients include one CBE, one OBE, one MBE and two BEMs. The full Bedfordshire list includes 12 honourees... #Bedford #BedfordNews #NewYearsHonours #CBE #MBE #OBE #BEM

Real Bedford lost their third home league game this season after an excellent rearguard performance from St Ives... #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport

On the penultimate Wednesday of the year, it's our Christmas What's On special, featuring live music, panto, parties, church services, art, culture and more. With kind thanks to Bedford Esquires for their support. #Bedford #BedfordNews #WhatsOn

Opinion: Does your family have a Christmas tradition? #Bedford #BedfordNews #Christmas #FamilyTraditions #Food

A 47-year-old man from Sharnbrook is among the six men charged with over 60 sexual offences against one woman between 2010 and 2023. They are due to appear in court in Swindon today... #Bedford #BedfordNews #PhilipYoung

The 19-year-old, from Kempston, was named a 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Hero, picking up the Young Achiever Award (Ages 14-21) for his work in "founding YouthTV at 13, empowering young people and promoting women’s voices..." #Bedford #BedfordNews #EverydayHero #YoungAchiever #Awards

The Ath fought back from a 22-12 half-time deficit to make it seven wins in a row… #Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordSport

The council says that during December, only two homeless families stayed in a hotel or B&B accommodation, each for just one night... #Bedford #BedfordNews #Homelessness #TemporaryAccomodation