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David Steadman, Chief Executive, The Harpur Trust

The Harpur Trust couldn’t be prouder to celebrate Bedford’s unsung heroes

As we head ever closer to finding out who our winners will be in the 2020 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards we caught up with David Steadman, Chief Executive of the awards...
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Fundraiser of the year 2020

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Fundraiser of the Year nominees

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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Covid Hero (organisation or business) nominees

Today, we're shining a spotlight on one of the categories added to recognise the incredible efforts made by Bedfordians during the pandemic. We’re looking at the organisations nominated as...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards – Independent Retailer of the Year nominees

Bedford has more independent shops than Cambridge, so it was about time we celebrated the brilliant and unique businesses at the heart of our town...
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Bedford Independent co-founder appointed to press regulator code committee

Paul Hutchinson, one of the founders of the Bedford Independent has been appointed to the Code Committee of independent press regulator IMPRESS. The appointment is part of the...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Raising the Profile of the Town nominees

Over the last couple of weeks, we've looked at all the categories for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, except one. Today, we’re taking...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Covid Hero (individual) nominees

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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Community Business nominees

In the run-up to the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, we’re taking a closer look at the nominees in each category. Today we’re taking a look at...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Young Achiever nominees

As we continue our build-up to the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, we’re taking a closer look at the nominees in each...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Apprentice of the Year nominees

Today we're shining a spotlight on Bedford Borough's apprentices and giving you a short insight into why they've been nominated. The winners will be announced on 25 March 2021 at 7:30 pm on...
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An entrance to Putnoe Woods in Mowsbury Park showing its Green Flag award Image Bedford Independent

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Close up of police car with lights on

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Members of the Armed Forces march at the Armistice Day remembrance march across the Embankment in November 2025

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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