Bedford Borough Council have been forced to close the foot/bridleway outside the mill in Odell for safety reasons. Following an inspection the bridge has been found to be unsafe for public use.
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.
When the team at local charity, SMART, launched their Cold Relief in Bedford (CRIB) appeal back in November, they had their hearts set on trying to raise £20,000 (50% of the CRIB target) before Christmas. Thanks to the incredible support from Bedfordians, they've nearly done it! That's over £18,000 raised in under six weeks - isn't that wonderful?
The Hapur Trust make grants totalling around £1,000,000 each year and their Bedford Giving grants are now open with a deadline of 6th January.
From 1 January (to 31 March) Stagecoach and Uno bus fares will be capped at £2 to provide affordable bus travel to residents.
Fusion Lifestyle and Bedford Borough Council have launched a series of initiatives to help care leavers, young carers and youngsters with disabilities or additional needs.
