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Community Column

Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association with St Thomas More students at a Culture and Diversity Day. Image: QPCO.

Monthly column: Bringing Bedford’s communities into the classroom

In today's increasingly connected world, education extends far beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. Schools play an important role in helping young people understand different cultures...
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(l-r) Anthea Barclay, Beverley Wright, Karina Mason, Sarah Ibrahim and Theresa Paul. Image QPCO

Monthly column: Why is it important that communities come together to celebrate National Windrush Day?

National Windrush Day commemorates the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948. It is a day to celebrate the courage, resilience and achievements of the...
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Bedford’s first-ever Timor-Leste Independence Day celebration Image Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO)

Monthly column: From Timor-Leste to Bedford: The community builder honoured by the King

When Azito Da Silva arrived in Bedford in 2016, he could never have imagined that less than a decade later, he would be attending a Royal Garden Party in recognition of his contribution...
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Singers in traditional Polish dress

Monthly column: Why is it so important to celebrate Heritage Days?

The Polish community has shaped Bedford for generations. Long before Poland joined the European Union, Polish families were helping build the town’s industries, communities and cultural identity...
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Welcoming Space at Bhagwan Valmik Community Centre collage image Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO)

Monthly column: Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford runs weekly welcoming space for all

We are proud to announce the ongoing success of its Welcoming Space, a free weekly initiative designed to support the local community through connection, comfort, and practical resources...
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Just some of Bedford's Irish dancers Image Stuart Irish Dance Bedford

Column: From Bedford to the world stage – Irish dance school building confidence and community

On any given week in Wixams, the sharp rhythm of hard shoes striking the floor carries through Lakeview Village Hall. At the centre of it all is Katie, founder of Stuart Irish Dance Bedford...
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Basil the cat with his owner Mike Jeavons. Image Mike Jeavons

Bedford YouTuber raises nearly £3,000 in memory of star cat Basil

Bedford Borough Council workers filling potholes on De Parys Avenue March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

How Bedford Borough Council repairs local roads and fixes potholes

Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police warn drivers of traffic delays during abnormal load escorts

What’s on Bedford: 9 – 20 September 2026

Bedford School rugby players sprint out on to the Goldington Road pitch in their red home kit.

Bedford School against Rugby School attracts 2,000 fans to Goldington Road

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