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Celebration for popular village postmaster to mark 37 years of service

A celebration has been held for postmaster Bill Chandi, who has not only loyally served the Marston Moreteyne community for 37 years, but played a special role in Captain Sir Tom Moore’s epic...

Review: Local LGBTQ+ group celebrates Bedford’s first ever Queer Prom

Last month, Rainbow Bedfordshire organised their first ‘Queer Prom’, held at beloved music venue Bedford Esquires. The night promised to be filled with joy...

Lord-Lieutenant commissions new cadets to serve across Bedfordshire

Five young people from Bedfordshire have been honoured with appointments as Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for 2025/26 — a prestigious role that recognises leadership, service and commitment...

Lest we forget: 2025 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

Events to mark this year's Remembrance Day and Armistice Day in Bedford have been announced, uniting the community to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces from...

VE Day 80 broadcast earns Bedford Radio a national Community Radio Award nomination

A programme made by Bedford Radio to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in the borough has been nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards. The awards are a national...

Bedfordshire PCC launches £200,000 grassroots innovation fund

Local charities and community groups are being invited to apply for funding as part of a new initiative from Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The £200,000 grassroots innovation fund...

Bedfordshire fire crews raise more than £1,100 for charity

Fire crews in Bedford and Dunstable raised more than £1,150 for the fire fighters charity during a weekend of fundraising events. On Saturday 9 August, Bedford Fire Station held an open day featuring...

‘£2m Swiss’ cycling challenge awaits for Bedford charity fundraisers

The European roads await for two teams of Bedford-based cyclists this September, as the 'Extra Mile' challenge sees seven individuals take on a 500-mile challenge across three different countries...

Applications for the business-backed Bedford Charity Chase are still open

Applications for the return of the Bedford Charity Chase around the picturesque surroundings of Turvey House are still open, and the event has now benefited from the sponsorship of a local business...

YouthTV seeks young presenters for new autumn 2025 show

YouthTV, a platform dedicated to amplifying young voices, is on the lookout for new talent to front its brand-new television show, launching in early Autumn 2025. The team is recruiting presenters...