Bedford and Kempston have been 'left in the sidings' once again, says local parliamentary campaigner
Rail operator Network Rail has launched plans for a £34bn high-speed rail link from London to the north of Britain.
29 Aug 2009
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Security marked!
During the Kingsbrook & Cauldwell "Fortnight of Action" I took the opportunity to get my scooter marked with "Smart Water". "Smart Water" uniquely identifies your property, it's described as water with its own DNA, and it can be used on jewellery and other valuables without damaging them.
19 Aug 2009
Frank Branston, First Mayor of Bedford
On Friday 14 August the death of Frank Branston, the first elected Mayor of Bedford Borough, was announced.
15 Aug 2009
Unemployment figures show we risk a lost generation says Steve Webb
"The Government needs to look urgently at the gaps in the safety net to make sure that people who are out of work are getting the support that they need to see them through this difficult period."
12 Aug 2009
Minimum wage must be a living wage - Vann
Henry Vann, Liberal Democrat local campaigner for Bedford and Kempston has backed Vince Cable's funded tax-break for those hardest hit by the recession.
11 Aug 2009
Reform the breaking political system - Vann
On July 22, Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat leader set out his vision for the UK including political reform to ensure that politicians are held to account by everyone.
9 Aug 2009