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
Richard enjoys a fun afternoon at Harrold Pit Run 2nd May 2025 Last Saturday, Richard attended the annual Harrold Pit Run - a highlight in the North Bedfordshire calendar. The Pit Run has been running since 1983 with only... Local News
VE and VJ Day 2025 Commemorations 1st May 2025 May 8th is the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day) when the country will pay tribute to the Second World War generation from British, Commonwealth... Westminster News
Richard highlights to government that services in Bedfordshire have not kept up with housing growth 30th April 2025 Last week Richard took part in a Westminster Hall debate called by neighbouring MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Blake Stephenson, on Planning and Development in... Local News
Have your say in the Staploe Parish Neighbourhood Plan Consultation 29th April 2025 If you are a resident, have a business or are involved in a community organisation in the three hamlets of Staploe, Honeydon and Duloe, then the Parish Council... Local News
Richard attends UKCVFamily charity meeting who support the Covid 19 vaccine-injured and bereaved 28th April 2025 Richard recently attended a meeting in Parliament held by U KCVFamily, a support and advocacy charity for the Covid 19 vaccine-injured and bereaved. Richard... Westminster News
Richard asks the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, if more taxes are coming 26th April 2025 During Treasury Questions in the House of Commons this month, in his capacity as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Richard asked Rachel Reeves if we can... Local News
NAO says regulators have failed to deliver a trusted and resilient water sector 25th April 2025 On Friday, an important report was released on our water companies by the National Audit Office (NAO), the body tasked to review value for money and performance... Local News
Richard joins Rural Crime Action Team on a ride along in North Beds 24th April 2025 Over the Easter break from Parliament, Richard returned to the police station at Riseley for a visit and also joined the Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) on a... Local News
Upcoming National Highways works to the A421 Wootton to Marston Moretaine Noise Barrier 23rd April 2025 National Highways have contacted Richard regarding the final phase of work to replace A421 noise barriers. Work will begin on 28 April 2025 and will continue... Local News
