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Here they are – the Bedford heroes who walk among us

Last night we said "thank you" to the Bedford heroes who walk among us, with our fourth Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust. Just over 50 people were nominated...

The Duchess of Edinburgh pays ‘flying’ visit to Bedford charity

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh flew by helicopter into Bedford yesterday (23 April) to visit a charity working with refugee women. The Duchess landed on the playing fields at Bedford Modern...

Bedfordian appointed as new chief operating officer at Wheelchair Alliance

The Wheelchair Alliance, an organisation which champions the needs of wheelchair users across England, has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer. Nick Goldup, from Bedford, has taken the helm...

Majority support creating a national holiday on St George’s Day

From the tales of a knight fighting dragons to the huge feasts, the story of St George is as iconic as the white and red flag of England. But like many early saints, the exact details of his life remain a mystery...

Here are Bedford’s 2024 London Marathon runners

This weekend, while many of us will be enjoying a (hopefully) relaxing spring Sunday (21 April) morning, several Bedfordians will be heading into London for this year's marathon. The 26.2-mile course...

Sharnbrook Football Club to host charity match in aid of two club legends

When Chris Lander and Daniel Billington heard of the sad passing of Mark Singleton in February and the tragic news of Nick Cook’s illness and subsequent passing, they knew that these...

Over 300 attend Bedford’s first women-only Iftar

Over 300 people attended Bedford’s first women-only Iftar earlier this month, hosted by Rosebuds Bedford Sisters, a local female Muslim community group. Hosted at The Marquee at Bedford Rugby...

Shock and sadness as Bedford Food Bank ceases its relationship with Bedford Who Charity Con

Bedfordians have reacted in shock after it was announced that Bedford Food Bank has ceased its relationship with Bedford Who Charity Con and will no longer accept donations from the popular not-for-profit...

“We’re going to miss him,” Poets’ community says “goodbye” to much-loved postman

It was the perfect way to end his final round, with over 50 Poets' residents coming out today (Tuesday) to say "thank you and goodbye" to Graham McFiggins who has been their postman for 30 years...

Bedford man heading to Brighton for marathon (and we want to hear about yours too)

On 7 April, Bedford man Phil Mardlin will lace up his running shoes, don his lycra shorts and tackle 26.2 miles of Brighton coastline from Rottingdean to Portslade-by-sea for...