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Unsung Hero winner Heidi Killman with Ed Robinson from Brewpoint

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate your ‘Unsung Hero’ today

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...
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Fundraiser Team winner Sue (and John) Pearson with Darren O'Neil from Polam School

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Which Bedford fundraising team deserves an award?

Last week we looked at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes award for individual fundraisers, now as we continue to through each category for this year's awards, in partnership...
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Everyday Heroes Awards 2021 Fundraiser Individual Highly Commended Brian Webb with Daniel O'Loughlin from White Hart Press

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate a fantastic Bedford fundraiser

As we go through each category for this year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, it's been really good to look at who has won the award...
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Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Announcing our new Young Carers Award

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year to recognise people who have made a difference...
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Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Today we launch an award dedicated to Bedford’s Adult Carers

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year. Today we're delighted to highlight an award for the Borough's many Adult Carers...
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Raising the Profile of the Town winner Gareth Barber with James Pharaoh from The Quarry Theatre at St Lukes

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate someone who helps raise the profile of the town

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...
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Young Achiever Individual winner Ammaar Shaikh with Lindsay Ephgrave from Bedford Heights

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate now for the Young Achiever award

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have... made a difference to our Borough...
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Lucy Bardner from the Harpur Trust

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: The Harpur Trust and Bedford Independent partner again to find our borough’s everyday heroes

The Harpur Trust has once again partnered with the Bedford Independent to celebrate the Borough's Everyday Heroes. For over 450 years The Harpur Trust has been inspiring and...
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Excellence in Education Winner Belinda Edgeworth with James Hodgson from Bedford School

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Who deserves Bedford’s Excellence in Education Award?

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough and who make Bedford brilliant...
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Christingle candles illuminating hymn books in a darkened church

Christmas 2022: Your guide to the church services in Bedford

Christmas will soon be upon us. December always seems to pass so very quickly and there hardly seems time to complete all the tasks that need to be done - writing cards...
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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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