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Two new accessible Changing Places toilets open in Bedford

New accessible Changing Places toilets have been officially opened in Russell Park and at the Higgins Bedford to cater to the needs of severely disabled visitors. In Russell Park, the modular unit is...

Palestine Solidary Campaign to target Bedford’s Barclays bank with High Street protest

Bedford Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) say they'll be demonstrating outside Barclays in Bedford High Street this weekend to highlight the role they say the bank is playing in arming...

Over 60 bags donated to Love in a Bag thanks to Kempston gym

A Kempston gym has donated over 60 bags filled with toiletries and other essentials to Love in a Bag Bedford who support local women in need. Love in a Bag Bedford was founded by Mel Stratton in 2018...

Opinion: Puppy’s arrival day celebration was bittersweet

This month it was a year since our puppy, Misty arrived to live with her new family. Anyone who has owned a pet before will know it's an exciting time watching them make themselves at home, even if...

Local terrier proves to be top dog and good citizen at Crufts

A Bedford Borough social worker Kirsten Webber and her dog, Ludo, are said to be on cloud ca-nine, after they appeared at the world-famous Crufts dog show....

Grants available to support community and culture across Bedford Borough

Grants, designed to support community infrastructure and culture across Bedford Borough have been made available as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding, worth £565,000...

Tesco shoppers in Bedford set for share of £500k gold rush

This Saturday (16 March), Tesco shoppers in Bedford have a 'golden hour' to win a share of half a million pounds for their local school or a community group that supports children...

Bedford Giving confirmed as Bedfringe festival’s charity of the year

The annual performing arts festival, Bedfringe, has announced Bedford Giving as its partner charity of 2024. Bedford Giving is a new movement formed by eight founding partners of local businesses...

New inclusive playground opens in Biddenham

A new inclusive and accessible children’s playground has been opened at the Pavilion in Biddenham with children invited to hunt for sweets around the area to celebrate. Parish Cllr Laura Simmonds...

Bedford’s Retired Caribbean Nurses celebrate fifth bi-annual gathering this March

A group dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Caribbean nurses who came to Bedford during the Windrush era is holding its fifth bi-annual gathering in Kempston this March. Bedford’s Retired Caribbean...