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Young Carer 2024 Charlie Lloyd (r) with Heart Academies Trust's David Morris., Image: Bedford Independent.

“It’s just sort of living for me”: Young carer on being recognised as Bedford Independent Everyday Hero

With nominations now open for the 2025 ‘Everyday Hero Awards’, there’s no better time than now to look back on previous winners and celebrate all their achievements and hard work... 
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(l-r) Everyday Heroes Award winner Frankie Pickup and Arabella who are now raising money for Frankie's school. Image: The Pickup family

“She is a superhero”: 10-year-old from Bedford onto next mission after Everyday Heroes Award win

After winning the Everyday Hero Award last year in the individual fundraiser of the year category, Frankie Pickup, 10, from Bedford, is onto her next challenge. The ten-year-old won...
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Excellence in Education 2024 (l-r) Bedford School's Hugh Maltby with winner Michael Walker. Image: Bedford Independent

“It’s all about helping and supporting the students”: Everyday Hero winner continues to put young Bedfordians first

With preparations underway for the 2025 Everyday Hero Awards, the Bedford Independent is putting the spotlight on the previous award winners and sharing their stories of going the...
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(l-r) Lindsay Ephgrave with Urban Judge the Young Achiever of the Year (14-21). Image: Bedford Independent

“I’m just going to keep going and nothing is going to stop me,” Urban Judge talks about Everyday Heroes award win

Following winning the Young Achiever Award (Ages 14-21) in the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes awards, Urban Judge continues to stay dedicated to YouthTV and his...
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(l-r) David Steadman of the Harpur Trust and 2024 Volunteer of the Year Janet Dickinson.

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Volunteer of the Year: “I just do what I do because I love it”

Janet Dickinson from Putnoe, was amazed as she received the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award at last year's Everyday Hero Awards ceremony. The Bedford Independent Everyday Hero...
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(l-r) Brewpoint's Nick Wells with the 2024 Unsung Hero, Shapna Khanam. Image: Bedford Independent

“There were so many heroes in the room that day,” Unsung Hero reflects on winning an Everyday Heroes Award

Since 2020, the Bedford Independent Everyday Hero Awards have been held to celebrate individuals and organisations who go the extra mile to help those in our local community...
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Progress Publishing's Paul Hutchinson, standing in for White Hart Press, presents the award for Fundraiser of the Year (Team) 2024 to the Bedford Christmas Tree Festival committee. Image: Bedford Independent

“It still hasn’t sunk in”: Bedford’s Christmas Tree Festival returns following Everyday Heroes Award win

The Bedford Christmas Tree Festival returns for its 25th year, beginning this coming Wednesday (6 December), with a new theme of Christmas present, past and future to celebrate the milestone...
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Image: CODE Justice in Motion

“It’s a vital story to tell” – CODE to highlight issues of County Lines and youth knife crime in Bedford River Festival performance

CODE, created by the 'Justice in Motion' theatre company, are set to perform at the Bedford River Festival, on Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 July, between 12pm to 3pm, in Harpur Square...
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Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Bedfordshire Business Awards winners. Image: Events and PR

Bedford Borough businesses take home several wins at Bedfordshire Business Awards

Last week, the Bedfordshire Business Awards took place, celebrating Bedfordshire's top SME's (small and medium sized enterprises) at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce...
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Castle Newnham primary pupils celebrating success. Image: Castle Newnham

“We are thrilled” – Bedford’s Castle Newnham School soars in academic achievement at primary level

Castle Newnham School, Bedford is celebrating they say they achieved their best set of academic outcomes, in early years foundation stage, KS1 phonics, and KS2 SATs. Kat Edwards...
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Borough Hall. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council apologises and pays compensation after housing bidding blunder

Carers in Bedfordshire volunteer helping an older man with a jigsaw puzzle. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

Singer, actor, dancer and DJ Zoe Birkett is picuted sitting on the floor surrounded by DJ equipment ahead of her Diva Download show at MillFest

West End star Zoe Birkett talks MillFest, her 25-year career, and making a life in Bedfordshire

(l-) Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, known as Zandile, and daughters Nala and Natalie. Image: Supplied by Bedfordshire Police

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark MBE joins Bedford Modern School (BMS) September 2021

Former England rugby star signs up as local CIC ambassador

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