Richard announces winners of his competition to find the best independent shop, best café/restaurant and best pub in North Bedfordshire Friday, 23 October, 2026 Richard has announced the winners of his competition, based on public votes: Best Pub: The Four Horsemen in Sandy. Best Independent Shop: Gilby's of Sandy Best Café/Restaurant: TPecoro in Sandy Commeting, Richard said: It was a close run thing but the worthy winner in my competition to find the best Independent Shop in North Bedfordshire goes to Gilby's of Sandy. Gilby's drew votes from across the... Local News
Another Labour tax grab has been announced 26th June 2026 From April 2027, anyone holding cash within a Stocks & Shares ISA will face a new 22% tax on the interest earned. This comes on top of Labour’s Budget... Westminster News
A1 North and Southbound closed this weekend 26th June 2026 The A1 north and southbound at Black Cat will be closed between Wyboston and Tempsford from 9pm on Friday 26th to 5am on Monday 29th June 2026 for drainage... Local News
Richard attends Help for Heroes Armed Forces Week event in Parliament 25th June 2026 With everything going on in the world right now, Armed Forces Week is reminder of the vital role our service personnel and veterans play in keeping us safe... Speeches in Parliament
Update on Anglian Water works on Hitchin Street Biggleswade 25th June 2026 Work being conducted by Anglian Water along Hitchin Street is currently paused following an incident onsite last week where a member of Anglian Water's site... Local News
Richard visits Playhouse Bedford at Twinwoods and discusses rising cost of business rates 24th June 2026 Richard recently visited Playhouse Bedford and Bedford Gym and Swim at Twinwoods Business Park and had a discussion with local entrepreneur, Joanne, and the... Local News
Good news for Community First Responders in Riseley 23rd June 2026 Last week, Richard was pleased to host a very productive meeting between East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST ) and Riseley Parish Council to help... Holyrood News
Richard enjoys Party in the Park in Clapham 22nd June 2026 It was just starting to heat up last weekend when Richard joined Clapham residents at their 'Party in the Park' on Sunday. Speaking afterwards, he said: Great... Local News
Secretary of State gives update on EMR train collision 22nd June 2026 On Monday, Heidi Alexander, Transport Secretary, updated the House on the East Midlands Railway (EMR) collision that took place on Friday 19 June, just south of... Local News
Train crash south of Bedford 20th June 2026 On Friday 19 June, there was a collision between two East Midlands Railway trains on the railway line just south of Bedford at around 5.15pm. Tragically, one of... Local News
