Tara Hemmens, Author at Bedford Independent

Just 40% of Bedfordians have seen a dentist in the past two years, survey reveals

A survey has revealed that just 40% of patients in Bedford Borough have been seen by an NHS dentist in the past two years. This is higher than the national average of 37.4%...

New ‘pitch-black’ endurance TV show to be filmed at Cardington Sheds

A new six-part endurance series, which will test contestants' "primal fear of the dark" is going to be filmed at Cardington Sheds in Shortstown near Bedford. With a working title of 'Scared of the Dark'...

Bedfordians urged to exercise caution following the deaths of birds in the River Great Ouse

Over recent weeks, there has been growing concern over the increase of dead birds and waterfowl in and around the River Great Ouse. Bedford Borough Council is working...

MS Therapy Centre launches annual pop-up art exhibition and sale

This coming weekend (1st-2nd October), the MS Therapy Centre will launch a Pop-Up Art Exhibition & Sale, to highlight the work of local artists and to raise funds for the Beds...

Popular Bedford School librarian honoured at national awards ceremony

A school librarian, loved by staff and students alike, has been awarded a place on the prestigious School Librarian of the Year (Secondary) Honours List at the SLA awards 2022...

Council launches new internship programme for neurodivergent young people in Bedford Borough

The launch of a new internship programme has been announced for young people with learning difficulties and autism to help them move into work in Bedford Borough. The programme is set up by...

Bedfordshire charity awards £60,000 grant to local hospice

A local charity has awarded £60,000 to Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice to support its Palliative Care Hub for people living with life-limiting conditions across Bedfordshire. The donation from the...

Stolen Bedford bike found miles away returned to owner thanks to register scheme

A bike stolen in Bedford has been returned to its owners after being found over 60 miles away, thanks to the BikeRegister Scheme. After a Bedford Borough cyclist had their bike stolen someone...

Bedford Borough Council announce £1m warmth grant in aid of living cost crisis

Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced an immediate £1m grant to help keep homes warm this winter and to help with the living cost crisis. The Sustainable Warmth grant is a non-repayable scheme...

Liberal Democrats apologise ‘unreservedly’ over breach of protocol during mourning period

Bedford's Liberal Democrats have apologised unreservedly over an isolated incident which occurred last weekend during the ten days of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II...

Tara Hemmens

Just 40% of Bedfordians have seen a dentist in the past two years, survey reveals

New ‘pitch-black’ endurance TV show to be filmed at Cardington Sheds

Bedfordians urged to exercise caution following the deaths of birds in the River Great Ouse

MS Therapy Centre launches annual pop-up art exhibition and sale

Popular Bedford School librarian honoured at national awards ceremony

Council launches new internship programme for neurodivergent young people in Bedford Borough

Bedfordshire charity awards £60,000 grant to local hospice

Stolen Bedford bike found miles away returned to owner thanks to register scheme

Bedford Borough Council announce £1m warmth grant in aid of living cost crisis

Liberal Democrats apologise ‘unreservedly’ over breach of protocol during mourning period

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

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

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

Former England rugby star signs up as local CIC ambassador

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