Bedford Town Centre Comes to Standstill for Armistice Day Commemoration

A busy and bustling Bedford Town Centre on market day fell silent earlier today as tribute was paid to members of the armed forces who have lost their lives in service. The Royal British Legion's Armistice Day Commemmoration once again took place on 'Boots Corner' near the junction Midland Road and Harpur Suite, and hundreds of people gathered for a poignant service and an immaculately observed two minutes' silence.

Mayor Dave: Government Must Listen to 'Powerful' Opposition Case Against Harmful Court Closure Plans

Mayor Dave Hodgson has said that it is 'absolutely essential' that local access to justice in Bedford is maintained, after details of Bedford Borough Council's forceful response to the consultation on the Government's plan to close Bedford Magistrates' Court was revealed.

Mayor Dave Announces More Free Parking in Bedford Town Centre this Christmas!

Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced that in a further measure to support local shoppers and businesses during the important Christmas trading period, the first two hours' parking in Queen Street multi storey car park will be free every day throughout December.

Mayor Slams Government's Tax Credit Cuts as Children's Charity Reveals 12,600 Bedford Borough Children Will be Affected

Bedford’s Big Christmas Lights Switch-On - Tonight at 7pm!

Bedford's Big Christmas Lights Switch-On event is taking place tonight at 7pm, along The Embankment. This free Christmas event run by Bedford Borough Council will feature a spectacular firework display and the switching-on of the lights, to mark the start of a busy Christmas period in Bedford town centre.