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Former Bedford Town chairman, Mike John

Bedford Town pay tribute to former Chairman and lifelong volunteer Mike John

Bedford Town Football Club has paid tribute to former Chairman and lifelong volunteer, Mike John whose influence, commitment and character helped shape the modern identity of the Eagles...
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Clarinettist Paul Harris speaking ahead of the concert at St Paul's church. Image: Ann Collins

Review: A fabulous evening with Bedford Sinfonia at St Paul’s Church

Bedford Sinfonia, under the baton of Ian Smith, delivered a great performance on Saturday, 3 May, treating a record audience at St Paul’s Church to a beautiful programme of English orchestral music. The evening began with a...
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Guest writer: What do we truly want from our high streets?

Rosanna Heasman is the owner of an eco and refill shop, The Store on St Cuthbert's Street. As a fellow independent retailer announces its closure, Rosanna asks the question, 'What do we truly want from our high streets?'...
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Members of Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra perform at the Corn Exchange

Review: Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra leaves audience spellbound

The Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra (BSO) once again captivated audiences this season, performing to a near-capacity crowd at Bedford’s Corn Exchange on Saturday...
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One of the timpani section of Bedford Sinfonia shows some young music fans the kettle drums up close. Image: Anne Collins/BSO

Review: A festive start to the Bedford Sinfonia’s 2025 season

The Bedford Sinfonia (BOS) opened its 2025 concert calendar in grand style at the Corn Exchange this January. With a near-sell-out audience and a palpable buzz in the air, it was a night that reminded everyone of the magic of live...
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Edward Bawden & Me is on at the Higgins from 17 February. Image: The Higgins Bedford

Review: Unwrap the magic of the Higgins’ Edward Bawden and Me exhibition this Christmas

Unwrap the magic of a hidden gem this Christmas – just on our doorstep, a free exhibition teeming with quirky art for all ages is waiting to be explored. Running until 26 January, ‘Edward Bawden...
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Two of the female soloists from Bedford Choral Society receive applause at the end of the concert with Bedford Sinfonia at Bedford corn Exchange.

Review: Mendelssohn’s Elijah – an outstanding performance by Bedford Choral Society and Bedford Sinfonia

On Saturday, 23 November, Mendelssohn’s great oratorio was given an outstanding performance by the combined forces of guest soloists, the Bedford Choral Society and Bedford Sinfonia under the confident and inspirational guidance of...
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Soloist Michael Foyle. Image Bonnie Lane

Bedford Symphony Orchestra: one of the jewels in Bedford’s crown

Under the baton of John Beswick, Bedford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) gave their first performance of the season to an almost full house at Bedford Corn Exchange. Some were queuing to get those last tickets before the doors were even open and...
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Ian Smith conducts Bedford Orchestral Society at St Pauls to launch the 2024/25 season. Image: Bedford Orchestral Society

Review: Bedford Orchestral Society season launch

With hardly a spare seat in St Paul’s Church in Bedford, Ian Smith, Bedford Sinfonia’s guest conductor, opened the Bedfordshire Orchestral Society 2024/5 season on Saturday night (19 October). He brought an ambitious and joyous programme...
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Bedfordshire Ramblers celebrate success of this year’s Festival of Autumn Walks

The Bedfordshire Festival of Autumn Walks 2024 ran between 7 and 15 September this year, and it is fair to say that the festival was a huge success with 55 walks attracting 850 walkers over the nine days. One difference to this year's festival was...
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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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