Mayor Dave Hodgson has described the news of further rail fare rises as 'another kick in the teeth' for Bedford rail users. Commuters' rail fares will rise by a further 2.8% in the new year - a rise that Mayor Dave has called 'totally unjustifiable'.
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed continued funding for The Jobs Hub, ensuring this service can continue to help people find a new job, or get started on the career ladder.
Exam celebrations for students and staff took place across Bedford Borough today with provisional figures showing that nearly 99% [98.9%] of our pupils achieved at least 1 A* to E grade and 83.8% of our students achieved 3 or more A* to E grades at A-level; an increase from 2018.
India Indepedence Day celebrations took place in Bedford today, with a flag-raising, speeches and entertainment in Harpur Square in the town centre. Mayor Dave Hodgson was among the speakers at the event, which took place bright and early at 7:30am.
The Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that Totnes MP Dr Sarah Wollaston has joined the party.
Today is Pakistan Independence Day, and the Pakistan flag was raised at Bedford's Old Town Hall today in a ceremony at lunchtime. The flag-raising was followed by a reception in The Harpur Suite, where Mayor Dave Hodgson was among the speakers.