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A Bedford first as LGBTQ+ swimming programme launched

The East of England’s first LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) community ‘safe space’ swimming programme has been launched in Bedford...

Bedfordshire Police confirm that women can refuse a strip search by a trans officer

A woman arrested by Bedfordshire Police would be able to refuse a strip search by a transgender officer, the force’s deputy chief constable has said. But he said that Beds Police...

Comic Relief funding allows local gym to pilot safe space for LGBTQiA young people

A gym in Bedford is working with therapists, yoga instructors, personal trainers and boxing coaches to support young people in Bedford's LGBTQiA community...

‘Landmark moment’ as LGBTQ+ communities to be recognised in Census 2021 for the first time

Local members of the LGBTQ+ community have welcomed the news that for the first time, local-level information on the proportion of the population that is lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender...

OUTing the Past festival returns – virtually – to The Higgins Bedford

The Higgins Bedford is hosting its annual OUTing the Past Festival this Saturday, as part of LGBT+ month. Despite being in its fourth year, this will be the first time that the event has been held virtually, giving the opportunity for...