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Bedfordian takes on 70-mile challenge in memory of knife-crime victim

A woman from Bedford who has single-handedly raised over £25,000 for charitable causes, is taking on her latest challenge to raise awareness of knife crime in memory of her friend's son and former Lincroft and...

The highlight of our year – Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes entry deadline extended

With almost 100 entries so far, we're delighted to announce that the deadline for entries for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, has...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Which Bedford Borough fundraising team performs like a dream?

As we go through each category for this year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, it's been really good to look at who has won the award in the...

Join in the celebration of books and reading at Love Libraries Month

Tomorrow (1 February) signals the start of Love Libraries Month - a month-long free celebration of books, reading and all things library-related. Everyone is invited to take part in events for all age groups...

National Highways’ volunteers help Bedford Foodbank move into their new home

Volunteers from National Highways and their suppliers have saved a local charity nearly £14,000 by helping them move into their new warehouse. Bedford Foodbank has recently seen a 42% increase in demand...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Let’s show a young carer how important they are

As we go through each category for this year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, one category stands out. Today we're looking at the Young...

Everyday Heroes: Get behind Bedford’s young achievers and nominate them for an award

Now in its fourth year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognises people who have made a difference to our Borough and who make Bedford brilliant...

Spiral Freerun find temporary home at former town centre Argos unit

A 'homeless' free running group, who were recently turned down for planning permission on their long-awaited site in Biggleswade, have found a temporary home at the Harpur Centre, right in...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Who’s the Bedfordian who truly is an unsung hero?

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough and who make Bedford brilliant. We're taking a closer look at each category...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Help us find Bedford Borough’s best fundraiser

As we go through each category for this year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, it's been really good to look at who has won the award in...