Local news from Bedford and the surrounding area
Outstanding students from across Northamptonshire have been recognised for their achievements at The Bedford College Group's annual Northants Student Awards.
The Bedford College Group is celebrating the success of five outstanding colleagues who have been named finalists in the Milton Keynes Education Awards 2026.
Tresham College, part of The Bedford College Group, partnered with Jobcentre Plus and North Northamptonshire Council to host a successful Recruitment, Skills & Careers Event at the College’s Wellingbo
Saints players Archie Benson and Toby Thame scored for Bedford Blues as they booked their place in this weekend’s Elior Champ Rugby play-off final.
The Bedford College Group will play a prominent role at this year’s UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Royal Armouries Museum and New D
Great news for beer lovers in Bedford! The much-loved Old Speckled Hen is set to find a new home right here in our town. Production of this classic brew is moving to Bedford, promising exciting times for our local brewing scene.
The Bedford College Group, which has campuses across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, has welcomed Blade Flooring Ltd to its Employer Partnership Scheme, strengthening links between education and in
Students from Tresham College in Kettering, part of the Bedford College Group, are preparing to unveil a vibrant new exhibition at Wicksteed Park’s Community Gallery this month.
Business and Accounting students from Tresham College, part of The Bedford College Group, have been putting their entrepreneurial skills to the test as part of an enterprise competition delivered in p
Real Bedford manager Rob Sinclair revealed that he was drained at full time after seeing his side get past Kettering Town in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier play-off semi-final on Wednesday ni
Liam McDonald has praised play-off finalists Real Bedford and Spalding United - and admitted that Kettering Town still have a lot of work to do to match those teams and get where they want to be.
Students from Tresham College Corby, part of The Bedford College Group, are making a meaningful difference in their local community by providing free haircuts to people experiencing homelessness.
Journalism students Beth Owen and Sienna Mahoney were part of a ‘crack team of hacks' when the annual sports competition between University of Northampton and University of Bedfordshire came to Waters
There, they will face an intense three-hour cook-off, preparing and presenting two dishes, a starter and a dessert, for a panel of judges.
Great news for foodies in Bedford! It seems some of our local home cooks are bringing back forgotten traditional dishes, including the classic Bedfordshire clanger. It's wonderful to see these culinary pieces of our history being revived right here in our community.
The Bedford College Group, which has campuses across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, is pleased to announce that The Stellantis Performance Academy, one of the world’s leading automotive manufactur
Students from Tresham College, Kettering, part of The Bedford College Group, have celebrated success at the South East Midlands Inter College Competitions (SEMICC), Sports Coaching Competition, after
Liam McDonald was bursting with pride after seeing his Kettering Town team maintain their play-off charge with a 2-1 win over third-placed Real Bedford on Saturday.
Kettering Town showed that they are the real deal, continuing their impressive form with a 2-1 win over visitors Real Bedford in the Pitching-In Southern League Premier on Good Friday.
Liam McDonald knows his Kettering Town team have now become ‘the hunted’ ahead of their huge clash with fellow play-off hopefuls Real Bedford at Latimer Park on Good Friday (ko 3pm).
