Bedford Times & Citizen

The Times & Citizen is a complimentary local newspaper that comes out every Thursday in Bedford, located in Bedfordshire, England. It serves readers throughout the Borough of Bedford and a large part of Mid Bedfordshire. The paper has a current circulation of approximately 80,000 copies.

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Universal Studios Bedford: First plans for theme park submitted to government

1 day ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

Universal Studios has revealed it has sent off its first plans to the government for huge theme park and resort in Bedford. The conglomerate submitted its application for a Special Development Order (SDO) to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) asking for planning permission for “an entertainment resort complex featuring a world-class theme park with several themed lands, visitor accommodation, as well as a range of retail, dining and entertainment uses”.
Man arrested in Ampthill after three drug raids

2 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Olivia Preston

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences after three raids in Ampthill. Officers searched three properties in the area yesterday (Wednesday) after getting intelligence from the community about illegal drug activity. Cannabis, cannabis edibles and other paraphernalia were seized during the operation. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis. The force said: “Your intelligence is our strength, and it leads to police activity.”
Bedfordshire site manager named as best in the country for quality

2 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Adam Jeffs

A site manager overseeing the construction of Barratt Homes’ Willow Grove development in Wixams has won a top national award for the quality of the homes being built onsite. Sam Harding (31) has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC), an award known as the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry.
Exciting signings for Bedford Town as quartet join the ambitious Eagles

3 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | John Lomas

Busy Bedford Town boss Lee Bircham has signed four more players this week ahead of the promoted Eagles' National League North season. Centre half Cole Kpekawa, versatile midfielder Lewis Coyle and strikers Shaun Jeffers and Tyrone Marsh have all put pen to paper. The 29-year-old Kpekawa joins from Oxford City. Cole was born in Blackpool and made his Premier League debut for Queens Park Rangers in 2015, and has since gone on to play for Colchester United, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient.
Bedford Blues add two more new faces, Ampthill keep duo

3 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | John Lomas

Head coach Mike Rayer further strengthened his Bedford Blues squad this week with the signings of Tom Price and Ilan Evans. Price, 25, spent the past season at Biella over in Italy, helping the side to win promotion into the Serie A division for the first time in club history – scoring two tries as part of their comeback win in the final against Parabiago.
Bedford's Tavistock Street and Broadway to get £490k for High Street-style revamp

4 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

Looks like the next areas of Bedford to be regenerated have been selected. Historic England has awarded a £490,000 grant for Bedford Borough Council to revitalise the Tavistock Street and Broadway areas of the town. And the council is encouraging property owners and businesses to get involved in this next phase of regeneration which it says will breathe new life into the area. There will be building repairs and shopfronts enhanced with historic features restored – just like the High Street.
Violent Bedford man jailed for subjecting two women to numerous assaults including strangulation

4 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Damien Lucas

A man from Bedford has been jailed for four years and hit with a restraining order for being violent and assaulting two women. Grant Camilleri, 41, pleaded guilty to a number of offences, including intentional strangulation and assault by beating. Camilleri, of Cosmic Avenue, Bedford, was sentenced on Friday 13 June to a total of four years in prison. He had to pay a victim surcharge of £228 and was issued with a five-year restraining order relating to both victims.
Queen Street Car Park to stay open overnight for Bedford Park concerts

4 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

Good news if you’re travelling in for any of the Bedford Summer Sessions next month and you’re worried about parking. Queen Street car park will remain open overnight on key dates during July.
In pictures: Crowds enjoy heatwave at Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival

5 days ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

Visitors flocked to Bedford this weekend for a plethora of fun on the river … and in the skies. Yes, it was Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival – and Sue Ryder Dragon Boat Race. And more importantly, the weather played ball as crowds basked in the heat. The free family festival – held across Russell Park, The Embankment, and Mill Meadows – featured professional kite flying displays, over 200 vehicles, Year of Reading, lots of yummy food as well as the aforementioned dragon boat racing.
Bedford home where comedian Ronnie Barker was born goes up for sale

1 week ago | bedfordtoday.co.uk | Clare Turner

If you want to snap up a slice of British comedy history, you can’t get better than this gaff. The birthplace of legend Ronnie Barker has just gone on the market – complete with plaque (more on that later). To those not in the know, the three-bed house is in Garfield Street – in the heart of Prime Ministers – and is on the the market with Belvoir, Bedford, for £250,000.