Bedford Council Moves to Restructure Debt with £5m Loan
A local council has taken out a £5 million loan to help manage its finances. The loan, from the Public Works Loan Board, was secured on April 16 to re-profile short-term debt over five years and reduce interest rate risks. A council spokesperson said borrowing levels are regularly reviewed and reported. The PWLB, run by the UK Debt Management Office, provides loans to public bodies for capital projects.
Award winning BBC Veteran Joins Black Cat Radio
Black Cat Radio is thrilled to announce that Ronnie Barbour, a well-known voice across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire, is joining the station to present the Friday afternoon show.
St Neots MP Ian Sollom Urges Government to Rethink “Cruel” Welfare Cuts
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire MP Ian Sollom has called on the Government to reverse its proposed cuts to disability and carer benefits, warning they could push thousands into poverty.
24 Hours in Police Custody returns
The gripping documentary series returns this weekend with a hard-hitting double-bill to start the new series.
Police Release CCTV image in Ongoing Search for Missing Darren Willis
Police have released a CCTV image showing the last known sighting of a missing St Neots man as the search to find him enters a third week.
Bedfordshire Police Solving More Crimes, Says PCC John Tizard
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, says officers are solving more crimes than in previous years, with over 1,400 cases resolved so far in 2025.
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