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Sophie Stapley

Sophie Stapley is a freelance journalist who writes for Progress Publishing titles.

Graduating with First-Class Honours Media Communication Culture BA(Hons) degree from Leeds Beckett University, Sophie was also awarded the Dean’s Award for academic excellence after receiving the highest dissertation score across media-related courses.

HEART Academies Trust to offer free blazers and ties to battle cost of living crisis

The heartbreaking consequences of the cost of living crisis have inspired a multi-academy trust in Bedford to provide free uniforms to some…
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Fluffy Bramble and his brown and white bunny 'wife' and felllow rescue Primrose

Rescued rabbit inspires ‘Pimp My Ride’ fundraiser

Bedford local, Kelly Trense, has decided to decorate her car as a giant bunny to raise money for an animal charity close to her heart. Hula Animal Rescue Bedfordshire…
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Kempston man gears up for 100 mile cycling challenge in aid of hospice

26 year-old Cameron Johnson from Kempston is fine-tuning his training as he prepares to saddle up for the all-new RideLondon-Essex 100 challenge at the end of the month…
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Bedford Sixth Form is on the site of the former Bedford High School for Girls on Bromham Road. Image: Google Streetview October 2021

Bedford College to receive share of £30m eco improvements funding

Bedford College is among a number of public buildings across the East of England to benefit from nearly £30 million of government funding to cut fossil fuel use and save…
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Bedford Neighbourhood Watch celebrates 40th anniversary

Bedford communities are invited to ‘say hello’ and take part in a host of events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbourhood Watch Week (28 May - 5 June) will...
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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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