Lib Dem Hodgson is 400 votes ahead of the Conservative candidate on 1st preference votes in the Bedford Mayoral Election. The 1st round votes have been announced and have Dave Hodgson first on 9,428 votes to the Conservative's 9,105.
So, River Festival 2010 is upon us! This weekend, over a quarter of a million people will descend on the Embankment and Russell Park to enjoy what will be the biggest ever River Festival in the event's 32 year history.
This year, the High Street will be closed for the River Festival weekend as it plays host to the One Hundred Motoring Display.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked all the groups and individuals who organised or took part in any of the vast array of Remembrance events and activities across Bedford Borough over the weekend. He said a particular thanks to the Bedford and District branch of the Royal British Legion, who 'did themselves and service members past and present proud' on a 'truly remarkable' weekend.
Following announcements from the Government regarding new national restrictions to control the spread of coronavirus, The Higgins Bedford will temporarily close from Thursday 5 November until at least Wednesday 2 December 2020.
A fly-tipper has been fined this month for illegally dumping a mattress from their car at the glass recycling bank in Priory Country Park, Bedford.
