Richard reports that progress is being made with firearms licensing Friday, 24 April, 2026 Last week, Richard met with the head of Firearms Licensing for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire and was pleased to report that steady progress is being made. The signs are that the new processes and increased personnel are helping to reduce the backlog and speed up the process for new applications and renewals. Richard recorded this video giving an update on progress. Commenting... Local News
Shadow Treasury team asks the Financial Conduct Authority to rethink its decision not to investigate Budget leaks 12th December 2025 Following the Budget, the Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride MP, wrote to the head of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Nikhil Rathi, on behalf of His... Westminster News
New Train Timetable comes into effect this Sunday 14 December 12th December 2025 From Sunday, the East Coast Main Line will operate under a new timetable, bringing changes to passenger services across the route. The updated timetable will... Local News
Richard visits Bidfood Food Wholesale in Biggleswade 10th December 2025 Richard recently visited Bidfood Food Wholesale Suppliers in Biggleswade, one of the company's 24 depots across the country. Bidfood supply food to both the... Local News
Bedford Borough Water Partnership Update 9th December 2025 Richard met again with the Water Management Partnership, chaired by Professor Paul Leinster, at Bedford Borough Hall. Summarising the meeting, Richard recorded... Local News
Richard welcomes Step-Free Access at Biggleswade Railway Station 8th December 2025 From today, Monday 8 December, passengers at Biggleswade Railway Station will benefit from the long-awaited lifts and a footbridge, providing step-free access... Local News
Central Bedfordshire Council Active Travel consultation 7th December 2025 Central Bedfordshire Council is running a consultation on their 'Active Travel' approach and want to hear from local residents, businesses, and community groups... Local News
Richard marks Small Business Saturday: 6th December 6th December 2025 Today marks an important opportunity to celebrate and support our local businesses. From takeaway shops and local tradespeople to cafés, tattoo parlours, and... Local News
Jury trials should be maintained 5th December 2025 David Lammy has suggested that trial by jury could be heavily curtailed in order to clear the backlog in our courts. Richard recently appeared on Times Radio to... Westminster News
Weekend road closures - A1 northbound, A421 westbound and Bedford Road 5th December 2025 National Highways have written to Richard to advise that the following stretches of road around the Black Cat roundabout will be closed this weekend from 9pm... Local News
