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Children on free school meals receive £50 holiday food vouchers from Council

“It is vitally important to us that no child goes hungry in Bedford Borough. Hopefully this support will mean children and young people can enjoy their Christmas without...
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Bedford primary schools praised for improvement and given ‘good’ OFSTED rating

Two Bedford primary schools are celebrating 'good' ratings after recent visits from OFSTED inspections. After several challenging years and a number of different...
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“Upset” over slow investigation into missing Mark Rutherford million

A finance committee chairman has criticised the length of time being taken by a local authority to investigate why more than £1m regeneration money disappeared in the Luton...
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Airship sculpture inspired by words and language of Shortstown Primary School

The pupils of Shortstown Primary School in Cardington worked with a local artist to create a unique sculpture to reflect their town's historical association with airships...
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Mark Rutherford School’s International Men’s Day event aims to break mental health stigma

Year 10 pupils at Mark Rutherford School took part in an interactive event focusing on male identity, mental health and stigma as part of International Men's Day on Friday...
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BMS student picks up top accolade for his age group in national animation award

A Year 12 pupil from Bedford Modern School has been won the top accolade for his age group in this year's Young Animator of the Year (YAY) competition. Ben Mullan...
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Answers demanded over Mark Rutherford’s missing £1.1 million

A report on the case of more than £1m regeneration money which disappeared while being transferred to a Bedford school is due to be presented to a committee meeting later this...
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Half-term holiday food vouchers will be available for Bedford families

This October half term, Bedford families with children eligible for income-related free school meals, will receive half-term holiday food vouchers as well as a one-off payment...
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Mark Rutherford students celebrate Queen’s Commonwealth Essay successes

For the second year running, a student from Mark Rutherford School has received a Gold Award in an international essay writing competition run by the Royal Commonwealth...
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Bedford parents reminded not to miss securing secondary school places

Bedford parents are being reminded to apply for their child's secondary or upper school place by 31 October, for the best chance of getting a place at their preferred school...
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