Sarah Gallagher

Mayor Tom Wootton

East West Rail complaint against mayor dismissed with 'no further action'

Mayor Tom Wootton (Image: June Essex)

Mayor cuts council portfolio holders in reshuffle following resignations

Sarah Gallagher has resigned from Bedford Borough Council's executive cabinet, claiming it tolerates 'unethical and corrupt behaviour'

Bedford councillor resigns from cabinet as she can't tolerate its behaviour

A summer programme of free tennis sessions at Bedford Park will be on offer from this weekend. (May 23)

Anyone for tennis? Don’t miss out on free sessions at Bedford Park

The new restored bandstand in Bedford Park

Historic bandstand revamp completes work to improve Bedford Park

Oasis Beach Pool. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Decision over future of Oasis Beach Pool expected in January

Peter Brown (left) and Richard Richard Brown, and some of Peter's family

Museum finds living descendants of famed Bedford author John Bunyan

Oasis Beach Pool

Oasis pool shuts next month after £500k revamp as council "considers next steps"

Winners of the Bedford Junior Aquathlon held on Sunday, October 12

Bedford Junior Aquathlon attracts a record 204 young athletes

The council is looking for a partner to breathe some new life into Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool

Investor needed to breathe new life into Bedford's landmark Oasis Beach Pool

Wixams sign.

Wixams councillors dismiss claims of judicial reviews as unsubstantiated
Wixams councillors have dismissed talk of judicial review as unsubstantiated.
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Get involved in the free Fun Palaces. Image provided by Tabatha Ladbrook-Hutt.

Free hands-on Fun Palaces return to The Higgins in Bedford

The Blue Peris Outdoor Education Centre. Image Google Street View (C)2025 Google Image capture July 2024 Image: LDRS

Last-ditch attempt to save outdoor activity centre from closure fails

Entry is now pen for popular Bedford Junior Aquathlon.

Entries open for popular Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Volunteers at Harrold-Odell Country Park

Four Bedford parks keep their prestigious Green Flag Awards

Mayor Tom Wootton pictured with his new Cabinet

Cabinet reshuffle at Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Park Bandstand

Work to start this month on Bedford Park Bandstand revamp

Yoga in Bedford Park

Hundreds turn out for yoga and wellbeing event in Bedford Park

Oktoberfest comes to Wrea Green for the first time

Bedford beer festival is back - and raising a pint for its 10th anniversary

Bedford Corn Exchange

Major re-vamp for Bedford’s historic Corn Exchange thanks to £2.5m funding

Don't miss out on New Active Adults courses announced by Bedford Borough Council

Don’t miss out on new Active Adults courses in Bedford

The unique ceramic cats inspired by John Bunyan’s legacy Inbox will be on display at The Higgins Bedford

Unique ceramic cats are purr-fect new addition at The Higgins Bedford

From left, Jubilee Park and Castle Mound

Bedford parks given refurb boost as paths get makeover

A series of Easter fun activities are on offer at Oasis Beach Pool

Bedford’s Oasis Beach Pool promises Easter holiday fun despite closure plans

Although the workshops don't take place until April 8 to 17, The Higgins recommended you book your place as soon as possible

Celebrate Earth Day with a whole host of Easter activities at The Higgins

Aquathlon winners of 2024

Calling all young athletes for the return of Bedford Junior Aquathlon

A person signing 'help' in BSL. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford council introduces British Sign Language interpretation service

The Colour and Light exhibition opens on February 15

New Colour and Light exhibition to illuminate The Higgins Bedford
A new exhibition exploring the relationship between colour and light is being launched at The Higgins Bedford.
Olga Norford

Borough Hall Bedford

Top Bedford councillors face criticism for not attending scrutiny meetings

Holocaust Memorial Day is to be held at the Anne Frank Tree in Bedford Park

Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked at Anne Frank Tree in Bedford Park

The library of things is coming to Bedford Central Library in January

Borrow tools, games and more as library of things comes to Bedford

Oasis Pool and, inset, Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford and Kempston

Bedford MP demands answers over Oasis Beach Pool's likely closure

The winners at this year's Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Record-breaking number take part in this year's Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Bedford Park bandstand. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Iconic bandstand in Bedford Park set to get a spring clean and refurb

Bedford Borough Council has launched Beyond Limits, a new initiative designed to promote physical activity and wellbeing for people with special educational needs and disabilities

New programme aims to increase physical activity for people with SEND

Bedford athletes with their GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) certificates.

GLL awards for athletes in Bedford

Murder at the Museum is just one of a variety of activities on offer at The Higgins in Bedford to celebrate the free Fun Palaces event on October 5

Take part in a variety of exciting workshops aimed at all ages

Romanian Group members have their portrait taken

Portraits of Bedford’s community are showcased using photography from the past, ...

Every participant receives a medal, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each age group

Calling all young athletes: Bedford Junior Aquathlon to return

Bedford's Harpur Square will be the setting for a free two-day health and fitness extravaganza on August 21 and 22.

Get active with a free two-day event in Bedford's Harpur Square

Priory Country Park (pictured) along with Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park and Harrold-Odell Country Park have received the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2024

4 Bedford parks keep prestigious Green Flag awards

All Bedford libraries in the borough are hosting the Summer Reading Challenge from Saturday, July 13 through to Saturday, September 7

Bedford's libraries unveil their reading challenge

The Embankment at Bedford is always a blaze of colour in spring when the tulips are at the best. And every year when the blooms are over, the Council invites local community groups to have the bulbs for replanting in their area.

Grab some free tulip bulbs - courtesy of Bedford Council

Councillor Sarah Gallagher and Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool reopens after six months

Bedford Central Library has unveiled new facilities due to open on May 28

New parent and carer baby feeding area unveiled at Bedford Central Library
Improvements at Bedford Central Library, including a dedicated parent and carer baby feeding area, have been unveiled thanks to a grant from the Town Centre Priority Fund.
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Join annual Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park event, at Bedford Park on Sunday, June 9

Popular Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park event returns to Bedford Park next month

The Bedford War Memorial along the Embankment is situated between two lovely gardens and was unveiled on 20 July 1922. It is the work of sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger.

Join a guided walk through Bedford to see its hidden gems and amazing history

Do you think a leisure village is what the town needs?

Feasibility study to look into state-of-the-art leisure village in Bedford

Oasis Beach Pool seen from above. Picture: TheBusinessVisuals.co.uk

Temporary closure for Bedford leisure facilities as new provider takes over

On the Wings of a Wire bird by Sophie Gresswell will be at The Higgins Bedford from February 3 to June 9 (Picture: Sophie Gresswell)

On the Wings of a Wire Bird exhibition soars into The Higgins Bedford

Fitnisa members participating in an all female class

Ladies-only fitness class in Bedford celebrates its 10th anniversary

Plans include the replacement of the running track at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium. Picture: Google Maps

'High-profile and unique' leisure village plan for Bedford announced

Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford.

Fusion Lifestyle replaced as new contractor to manage leisure centres announced

The winners of last year's awards - Photo Two-D Photography

Celebrate Bedford’s unsung sporting heroes as nominations for awards open

The Cultural Roots Sound System Museum. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Iconic reggae and technological history exhibit arrives in Bedford

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