Free Tulip Bulbs Giveaway
Bedford Borough Council has given away thousands of tulip bulbs to nearly 30 local charities, schools and community groups, for free.
28 Jun 2019
News
Mayor's Rallying Cry in Support of Incinerator Challenge
Next week the Court of Appeal will hear the challenge against the decision to award an environmental permit for the Covanta Incinerator at Rookery South Pit near Stewartby. With the court date just days away on 2nd or 3rd July, the fundraising appeal by local campaign group Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator (BACI) is still over £12,000 short of its £38,000 target.
27 Jun 2019
Bedford International Writing Competition
The Bedford International Writing Competition is open until 31 October 2019 for poems (up to 40 lines) and short stories (up to 3,000 words). There is a first prize of £500 in each category and extra £100 prizes (sponsored by the Harpur Trust) for the best poem or short story written by a resident of Bedford Borough. This year there is also a new £100 for the best short story written by a writer aged between seventeen and thirty.
27 Jun 2019
Armed Forces Day Celebrations in Bedford Begin with Flag-Raising Ceremony
Armed Forces Day Celebrations got underway in Bedford on Monday with a flag-raising ceremony at Borough Hall.
25 Jun 2019
Bedford Council Mobile Library timetables change
New timetables for the Bedford Council Mobile Library will commence on Monday 1st July.
25 Jun 2019
Armed Forces Day Flag is flying at Borough Hall
This morning the Armed Forces Day Flag was raised to mark the start of Armed Forces Day celebrations in Bedford.
24 Jun 2019