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Bedford teacher takes on London Marathon in aid of Queens Park Community Organisation

The London Marathon is just around the corner once again, taking place on Sunday 27 April and one Bedford teacher is taking on the 26.2 mile challenge in aid of a charity close to home...

Brickhill shopper selects local charity to receive £5,000 Tesco donation

Bedford-based charity, Fun 4 Young People is celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation. Customers at Bedford's Brickhill Drive Tesco Express were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip...

Free gym and swim sessions for Bedford Borough foster carers and their families

Foster carers in Bedford Borough can now enjoy free access to local gyms and swimming pools thanks to a new scheme launched by Bedford Borough Council in partnership with GLL (Better)...

Council waives road closure fees for VE Day 80 and The Big Lunch street parties

Bedford Borough Council is waiving the usual road closure fees for both the 80th anniversary of VE Day and The Big Lunch 2025, to give Bedfordians an extra incentive to host street parties to celebrate these events with...

Putnoe Scouts raise nearly £4,500 for Sue Ryder in memory of former leader

Young people from Putnoe Scout Group in Bedford have raised just under £4,500 for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice after completing a series of heartfelt fundraising challenges in memory of...

Bedford dad who once struggled to tie his shoelaces to climb Everest

A Bedford dad who once struggled to tie his shoelaces due to his weight is now preparing to trek to Everest Base Camp to raise money for learning disability charity, Hft. Ian Earey, 36, started...

Councillors asked to include domestic abuse helpline numbers on calling cards

Bedford Borough Councillors should include domestic abuse helpline numbers on their calling cards, a councillor has suggested. At last night’s Full Council (Wednesday) cllr Caroline...

Bedford dog groomer nominated for Animal Star Awards after bereavement

A local dog groomer has described her honour at representing Bedford, after becoming a finalist at the Southern Region Animal Star Awards in the category of 'Dog Groomer of the Year'...

“Keep fit” 104-year-old Bedfordian gives advice to a long life on her birthday

Surrounded by cards, flowers, presents, family, friends and two horses, Kay Dovey a resident of Gordon Colling House, Bedford who is celebrating her 104th birthday today said...

Bedford crafter raises money for Brain Tumour Research three decades after diagnosis

A woman from Putnoe is marking more than three decades since she was diagnosed with a brain tumour by running workshops and selling hand-made crafts to raise money...