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All the latest community and charity news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

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Eighty dogs rescued from Bedfordshire property after owner becomes overwhelmed

The RSPCA has rescued 80 dogs from a Bedfordshire home after breeding spiralled out of control. Officers say the overwhelmed owner cooperated fully, and the animals are now in safe care...

Daredevil Bedfordians raise over £21,000 in Twickenham charity zip wire event

More than 40 fundraisers took on a 150-metre zip wire challenge at Twickenham Stadium, raising over £21,000 for charities, including Bedford Hospital Charity and Friends and the Blues Foundation...

Children’s shoes to be placed outside Bedford Borough Hall to highlight SEND delays and shortages

Families will lay out pairs of children’s shoes outside Bedford Borough Hall on Monday, 03 November (10:30am–1:00pm) as part of the national Every Pair Tells a Story SEND campaign...

Wootton Blue Cross to hold next fundraiser in aid of international football charity

An international charity are continuing their Bedford-based fundraising with another match in November, as Football Academy Noah FC face off against Hope & Faith at Wootton Blue Cross FC...

Bedford heroes recognised for courage after fatal stabbing and house fire

Four Bedfordians have been honoured at the National Police Chiefs’ Council Police Public Bravery Awards for their courage in preventing crime and saving lives in two separate...

Young Voices once again lead the way at Bedford Giving’s annual conference

Over 130 attendees from across the borough came together for the second annual Bedford Giving Young Voices Conference, placing young people at the heart of the conversation...

Rotary brings polio story to Bedford schools and town centre with iron lung display

Rotary’s replica iron lung is touring Bedford to mark World Polio Day, with school visits, town centre displays and the Corn Exchange lit purple to raise awareness. The Rotary Club...

New generation of Rotarians joins forces to support Bedford’s charities

Bedford’s newest Rotary club, Rotary River Great Ouse, has officially launched, focusing on hands-on community projects and partnerships with local charities including...

Ready2Lead 2025 unites Bedford’s sixth formers to shape the leaders of tomorrow

More than 100 Bedford sixth formers have joined Ready2Lead?, a borough-wide leadership programme run with The Harpur Trust to inspire young people through workshops, mentoring...

Clapham Post Office reopens at new location with longer opening hours

Clapham’s Post Office has reopened at 76 High Street, offering 60 hours of service each week, almost 20 more than before, with improved access and parking for the local community...