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Mayor's Congratulations as Borough Students Buck National A Level Trend

Mayor Dave Hodgson has offered his congratulations to students after yesterday's A Level results publication revealed an increase in the number of local young people achieving top grades. Based on returns from the 7 upper schools, provisional A Level results show 42% of pupils achieved one or more A* - A grades, an improvement on last year. This improvement stands in contrast to the national pitcture, with the proportion of students across the country achieving a top grade falling slightly.

Solar power success as sunny spells generate power in Bedford Borough

July's heatwave was good news for solar-panel owners in Bedford borough, as recent estimates show that power generation figures soared whilst the sun was shining!

Jobseeker Figures at 7-Year Low as Bedford Borough Jobs Growth Continues

Mayor Dave Calls for Inquiry into 'Scandalous Loss of Public Money' as NIRAH Saga Ends

Government's Court Closure Plans Could be 'Final Nail in the Coffin' for Access to Justice Locally

Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the Conservative Government's plans to close Bedford Magistrates' Court down altogether. The plans have been published this week as part of proposals for the closure of 97 courts across England. It follows the major downgrading of Bedford Magistrates' Court last year, when the majority of cases other than family court cases ceased in Bedford, including all criminal cases, which were moved to Luton Crown Court. The plans propose to move family court cases to Bedford Employment Tribunal, with other cases moved to Luton.