Cardington · Cople · Cotton End
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Bedfordshire's 2026 Autumn Walks Festival featured over 60 walks and events attracting 820 participants, including international visitors, with deliberately fewer walks than previous years ensuring better attendance spread.
By Sandra
Volunteers conducted a riverfly survey on Elstow Brook, finding limited invertebrate populations including shrimp and leeches. They aim to monitor the brook's health regularly as trained river wardens.
By Community Network
A memorial service will be held at St Mary's Church in Cardington on October 4th to remember those who died in the R101 airship disaster.
By Trevor Monk
Councillor Leigh Coombs has criticised new government planning rules that remove residents' ability to call in applications for public debate at committee, limiting local democratic accountability.
By Leigh
A local dad shares his summer survival guide, offering practical tips for keeping children entertained during the school holidays, including free activities, rest days and quality family time.
By Richard Boyden
The Nomad Dads bring fathers and children together for monthly meet-ups around Bedford, with a Bring Your Dad to Sports Day planned for 11th July.
By Richard Boyden
Bedford Borough Council has agreed to review bus services to Shortstown and Cotton End after hearing petitions over cuts, though residents face further delay before any restoration.
By Leigh
A Goodyear-branded Zeppelin NT has arrived in the UK, likely for British GP coverage at Silverstone, operating from Damyns Hall Aerodrome near London.
By Trevor Monk
The River Great Ouse is the fourth most polluted in England, with frequent sewage spills, but volunteers from BedsGOVET are monitoring its health and campaigning for change.
By Community Network
The R101 airship, built at Cardington, remains the largest aircraft ever constructed in the UK at 777ft long — longer than Canary Wharf's tallest tower stands tall.
By Trevor Monk
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