Bedford & Kempston MP challenges Prime Minister over return of inpatient mental health beds
For the third consecutive week, Mohammad Yasin, the MP for Bedford and Kempston, has addressed Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions…
Elstow Abbey makes £2,000 donation to SMART Prebend Street fundraiser
The congregation of Elstow Abbey has presented the the SMART Prebend Centre with a cheque for £2000 to contribute to their CRIB fundraiser…
Going Higher exhibition launches at Bromham Mill
Bromham Mill’s new art exhibition opened on Saturday, featuring work by people who identify as disabled through physical or mental health…
Toiletries, food and clothing donated for Bedford Homeless Partnership by Wixams residents
Over 60 residents and volunteers from the Wixams Community Group took part in a collection in partnership with Bedford Homeless Partnership…
Bedford school teacher takes on marathon to raise money for best friend
A teacher from Bedford is in training for her first London Marathon this April, raising vital funds for Sarcoma UK following her best friend’s…
Nominate the person or organisation who has raised the profile of Bedford
The nominations for this year’s Bedford Independent Awards – in partnership with the Harpur Trust – are flooding in, so don’t miss the chance to nominate your local everyday hero or why not put…
Community organisation seeks urgent funds to continue supporting Bedford’s homeless
A grassroots organisation supporting Bedford’s homeless community is urgently seeking funding to continue their work. Dine with Us on the Streets…
Publishers like Bedford Independent need ‘deeper, faster’ support says Public Interest News Foundation
Press regulator, IMPRESS and the Public Interest News Foundation have urged the Government to speed up its efforts to support independent news publishers, such as the Bedford Independent…