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Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part one

Bedfordians have been sharing their experiences of the coronavirus 'lockdown'. Giving emotional but also heart-warming insights into their experiences as we face the coronavirus pandemic...

Let’s all celebrate Bedford’s unsung heroes

With our Everyday Heroes awards in April, we caught up with this year’s Host sponsor and Excellence in Education Award sponsor, Bedford School, to talk to them about why they wanted to support...

Nominate your Apprentice of the Year in the Bedford Independent Awards

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

Nominate your Unsung Hero in the Bedford Independent Awards

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...

Nominate a tireless campaigner who has made a difference to 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 yourself...

Nominate the community minded business in the Bedford Independent Awards

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...

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...

Nominate your favourite Independent Retailer in the Bedford Independent Awards

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...

Vote for your fundraising hero in the Bedford Independent Awards

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...

Vote for a Young Achiever in the Bedford Independent Awards

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...

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