
Help fight breast cancer by donating a bra
Bedford Railway station will be hosting a 'bra-bank' from Monday (16 August) to help raise money to fight breast cancer.
Bedford Railway station will be hosting a 'bra-bank' from Monday (16 August) to help raise money to fight breast cancer.
Independents' Day is a campaign that exists to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, but with an annual focus on July 4th: 'Independents' Day' itself, however as this falls on a Sunday this year it is being celebrated all weekend.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has described today's rail fare rises as 'another kick in the teeth' for Bedford rail users. Rail fares have risen by a further 2.7% - a rise that Mayor Dave has called 'totally unjustifiable'.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced a 'War on Weeds' to tackle the rapid weed growth which has taken place across the Borough on roads and pavements. Due to the amount of warm, wet weather this year, weeds have taken the opportunity for rapid growth. Over the next three weeks the whole of the Borough's highways will be sprayed with green-friendly weed killer spray. In addition, a Council Hit Squad will be sent out manually ripping weeds out of the ground.
Come to Bedford town centre this half term to celebrate Love Your Local Market week from Tuesday 31 May to Saturday 4 June 2016.
Bedford Borough Council is asking for local views on its libraries to help shape the future of the service.