Jenna Hutber

TRIBUTES have been paid to the 'Mamma of Bedford', credited with introducing authentic Italian cuisine to the town. Almost 50 years ago Francesco Sorrentino persuaded his brother Alfredo and mother Giosina to open Sorrentino's Restaurant in Ram Yard, Bedford. "At first there was some resistance," Francesco said.

ARTWORK inspired by Bedford's brickmaking heritage has been unveiled at the town's newest leisure complex. Bedford Riverside Regeneration Limited (BRRL) - a joint venture between Coplan Estates and Linkcity - and Bedford Creative Arts (BCA) revealed 'The Frog' this week the latest piece of at the newly developed Riverside Square. Bath-based artist William Rounce was chosen by BCA, the developers and Mayor Dave Hodgson.

A LEGAL executive has become the first woman to drive solo from Lands End to John O'Groats in one day. Luton mum-of-two Bharulata Kamble, 44, drove 874 miles between the two extremities of Great Britain in just 14 hours and 33 minutes last week to raise awareness of a campaign to end gender selective abortion.