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Former Bedford College student secures Cambridge place after studying through pregnancy

Former Bedford College Access student Katrina Scales earns a Cambridge Master’s offer after studying through pregnancy and achieving top honours. Katrina began the Access course in 2023...
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Michael Smiley is studying Bricklaying through an apprenticeship at Bedford College. Image: Bedford Independent

Apprenticeships “open the doors” for Bedford College students

Bedford College apprentices explain how earning while learning builds confidence, resilience and real career opportunities. During National Apprenticeship Week, the Bedford Independent visited...
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The Bedford College Group Construction Centre

Bedford College Group launches industry advisory board to strengthen links between education and employers

The Bedford College Group has successfully launched its new industry advisory board, a major initiative designed to bring local employers and education leaders together to ensure students...
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(l-R) Justin Richardson, Gina Bubbins and Robin Webber-Jones open up the student led Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce event on 10 February 2026. Image: The Bedford College Group

Bedford College students gain real-world experience hosting business networking event

Bedford College students took over hosting duties at a Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce networking meeting, gaining hands-on experience of how local businesses connect and work together...
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Award-winning teacher, Shona McFadyen

Bedford College teacher wins gold at National Teaching Awards

A biology teacher at Bedford College has been crowned the Gold Winner of the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year category at the 'Oscars' of the teaching profession...
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Ruben Garroway. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Independent sports reporter offered leading journalism university place after A-level success

One of the Bedford Independent’s own, sports reporter Ruben Garroway, is celebrating today after receiving an impressive set of A-level results and securing his place at the...
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The Bedford College Group Construction Centre

Bedford College Group named as a Construction Centre for Excellence

The Bedford College Group has been appointed by the Department for Education as its only cross-regional Construction Centre of Excellence, with Bedford and Kempston's MP calling it...
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Kimberly College student Karanpreet Sidhu is going to Bristol University to study Biochemistry

LIVE: Record breaking AS-level, A-level and T-level results announced at Bedford Borough schools

It's the day many students across Bedford Borough have been waiting for: A-level results day 2025. We'll be bringing the latest exam results news from schools across the Borough as soon as...
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BMS students checking their A level results. Image: Bedford Modern School

Results day 2025: What to do if your A-level grades don’t go to plan

With A-level results day tomorrow (14 August), many students across Bedford Borough will be anxiously wondering what comes next. Whether you’re heading to university, thinking about taking...
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Left to right, Daniel Allison, Contracts Director at Wadys Electrical Ltd, Rachel Roberts, Partnership Manager at The Bedford College Group, David Bishop, Managing Director at Wadys Electrical Ltd and Doug Wady, Chairman at Wadys Electrical Ltd

Bedford College Group welcome new business to their Employer Partnership Scheme

The Bedford College Group has welcomed another local business to its Employer Partnership Scheme as long-time supporters, Wadys Electrical Ltd join a growing list of businesses...
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