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Bedford schoolgirl awarded for heroism during “horrific” train crash

A young Bedford schoolgirl who freed herself from beneath her unconscious mother during a train crash has been awarded a Certificate of Bravery for her extraordinary heroism...

New high-tech postbox ends eight-mile round trips in Wixams

A new state-of-the-art solar postbox has been installed on Meadow Road, ending frustrating eight-mile round trips for local people in western Wixams and signalling further infrastructure to come...

“Unseen and unheard”: Bedford conference will tackle childhood trauma of parental imprisonment

A Bedford headteacher and Invisible Walls are hosting a local conference to help practitioners tackle the hidden trauma of parental imprisonment. It is estimated that up to 310,000...

History in Harpur Square as Bedford celebrates first-ever town centre Pride

For decades, spaces for Bedford’s LGBTQIA+ community were few and far between. However, on Saturday, 5 September, those days were proudly swept aside as the rainbow...

Council will target irresponsible parking in streets near Putnoe rugby ground

Bedford Borough Council has promised to increase parking enforcement in the Wentworth Drive area this weekend after neighbours reported blocked roads and emergency access fears...

Star Club rower rescues lost wedding veil during embankment photo shoot

When sudden gusts sent Tina Appleford's veil flying into the River Great Ouse during her wedding photos, a Star Club junior rower swept in to save the day for the Bedford newlyweds...

Monthly column: Bandhan Bedford –bringing the community together to celebrate Indian Independence Day

Bandhan Bedford is a vibrant group of women of Indian origin that has grown into a strong, welcoming community over the past eight years, bringing people together to celebrate culture...

Bedford YouTuber raises nearly £3,000 in memory of star cat Basil

A popular Bedford content creator is raising funds for a local rescue charity in memory of his beloved cat Basil, who unexpectedly stole the on-screen spotlight. Mike Jeavons, known...

Bedfordshire sisters secure £19,865 grant for local SEND families

Two Bedfordshire sisters have drawn on their own family experiences to secure £19,865 in National Lottery funding, delivering free sensory soft play sessions for local SEND children...

Bedford landmarks to turn ‘Magpas’ orange to support Air Ambulance Week

As part of Air Ambulance Week (7 - 11 September), landmarks in Bedford will be lit in orange in support of the Magpas Air Ambulance - a charity that receives no government funding...

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