Summer must be coming, because the Bedford International Kite Festival has come around again. It's taking place this Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June in Russell Park, and this year in addition to the all of the usual attractions at this free event there's a lot more going on besides.
Mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson has given a warm welcome to Bedford to... the Mayor of Bedford! Bedford, Ohio in the United States, that is, whose mayor, Stan Koci, visited Bedford (Bedfordshire) with his wife last week during a European trip to celebrate 50 years of marriage.
The Liberal Democrats have secured the best ever European Election result in the party's history, expecting to return 16 MEPs...
Household bin collections will be continuing as normal on Bank Holiday Monday (27 May). If your black, orange or green bin is due for collection be sure to put it out as normal. You can check your collection day at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/bins
It's Foster Care Fortnight 2019 across the UK, and Mayor Dave Hodgson and Bedford Borough Council are issuing a call for more foster families in Bedford Borough.
25th May: Pride, Inspiration, Hope: Bedfordshire Brickworks Day and Invisible Folk Club Festival