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Memorial tree in Wilstead raises over £2,000 for St John’s Hospice

A memorial tree in Wilstead Burial Ground has raised more than £2,200 for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger. It was created by Joanna Bampton, 54 and her...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Announcing our new Young Carers Award

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year to recognise people who have made a difference...

Queen’s Green Canopy Tree of Trees’ field maple is planted in Queen’s Park

Queen's Park Community Organisation (QPCO) invited 150 members of its community to help plant the ‘Tree of Trees’ as part of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Queen’s Green...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Today we launch an award dedicated to Bedford’s Adult Carers

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year. Today we're delighted to highlight an award for the Borough's many Adult Carers...

Bedfordshire Freemasons help raise £60,000 for Turkey and Syria earthquake survivors

Bedfordshire Freemasons have donated £60,000 to charities supporting the survivors of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Damage from the quake has affected at least...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate someone who helps raise the profile of the town

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate now for the Young Achiever award

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have... made a difference to our Borough...

Behind the lens: The Higgins Bedford celebrates LGBT+ History Month

The Higgins Bedford is celebrating LGBT+ History Month this February and visitors can enjoy a new art display and take part in creative events. This year’s theme is...

Sue Ryder duo set to swap Bedfordshire for the Arctic Circle as they trek to raise vital funds for hospice

Two colleagues from Bedford will swap the flat countryside of Bedfordshire for the mountain scenery of Iceland's Arctic Circle this March to raise vital funds for charity....

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: The Harpur Trust and Bedford Independent partner again to find our borough’s everyday heroes

The Harpur Trust has once again partnered with the Bedford Independent to celebrate the Borough's Everyday Heroes. For over 450 years The Harpur Trust has been inspiring and...