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Marathon cycle challenge headlines another summer of fundraising at Bedford Cricket Club

Four members of Bedford Cricket Club will be embarking on a marathon 160-mile charity cycle ride this Summer in aid of a charity close to the club's heart, the Ruth Strauss Foundation...

From Bedford to the Miss Universe final: Shanice Sandhu’s mission to support women and girls

Former Bedford resident Shanice Sandhu has reached the Miss Universe Great Britain finals and is using the platform to raise awareness of honour-based abuse, gender inequality and support...

Bedford farmer celebrates Britain’s Got Talent victory as Hawkstone Farmers Choir’s message reaches millions

A retired Bedfordshire farmer who helped lead the Hawkstone Farmers Choir to victory in Saturday's final of Britain's Got Talent says the emotional win has given farmers across the country...

Bedford farmer makes it to the final of Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday

A choir, featuring a retired farmer from Bedford, will be competing in the grand final of Britain's Got Talent this Saturday (30 May). 69-year-old Tim Durrant performed Pompeii by...

“I’m so glad to be alive”: Bedford man praises NHS after surviving two heart attacks and open heart surgery

A Bedford shop-owner has praised the “incredible” care he received from the NHS after surviving two heart attacks and undergoing major open heart surgery earlier this month...

Bedfordian to take on sport through the night as part of “24 in 24” charity challenge

From touch rugby to rowing and from cycling to pilates, a Bedfordian is attempting a daunting challenge in aid of charity, MOVE Against Cancer. To play 24 sports in 24 hours...

Volunteer Pippa celebrates two decades of supporting Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice

A Bedford woman who was inspired to lend her support to a local hospice after they cared for her mum is celebrating 20 years of volunteering. Pippa Hawker, 75, began volunteering at the...

Bedford community comes together for Gio Caruso memorial fundraiser

A memorial fundraiser held at The Higgins Pantry in Bedford has raised more than £4,300 for Headway Bedford in memory of Giovanni “Gio” Caruso. Gio sadly died last September...

Natalie Cassidy visits Bedford MS Therapy Centre for new BBC caring series

Natalie Cassidy visited the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire MS Therapy Centre for a new BBC documentary series exploring caring, Multiple Sclerosis and family support...

Bedfordshire ‘Calendar Girls’ near £100k milestone with charity golf challenge

A Bedfordshire fundraising group inspired by Calendar Girls is nearing £100,000 raised for breast cancer charities and plans a 27-hole golf challenge in decorated MoonWalk bras...

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