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Marcus Rashford

Bedford’s MPs welcome Gov’t school meals U-turn following Rashford campaign

MPs and school leaders in Bedford have welcomed the government’s dramatic U-turn on providing free school meals to vulnerable families during the...
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National Youth Theatre accepts three more aspiring local actors

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has accepted three more aspiring young local actors, this time from Bedford School. On Tuesday we reported that two students from Bedford...
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Camera installed by Queen’s Park councillors as deterrent to anti-social behaviour

The safety of school children in Queens Park has been enhanced by the installation of a CCTV camera by two schools. Queens Park councillors...
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BMS National Youth Theatre

BMS students Lilly Brittain and Oliver Willis selected for National Youth Theatre

Two students from Bedford Modern School (BMS) have been selected for the prestigious National Youth Theatre (NYT) course this summer...
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PM confirms that school closures are imminent as staff shortages increase

The Prime Minister has indicated that a decision on school closures is 'imminent'. All state schools in Wales will close on Friday...
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World Book Day

World Book Day celebrated in style at Castle Newnham

Pupils and staff at Castle Newnham School celebrated World Book Day in style this week dressing up as their favourite characters and sharing their...
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Shackleton dancers

Shackleton Primary School pupils qualify for national dance finals

Ten dancers from Shackleton Primary have qualified for the finals of a national dance competition.The school children, whose dance club is run...
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Bedford Free School pupils celebrate their 'outstanding' Ofsted rating. Image: BFS

Bedford Free School ‘striving for excellence’ recognised by OFSTED

Bedford Free School (BFS) staff, pupils and parents are celebrating following OFSTED's recognition that the school is a place where “...leaders, staff...
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Former Bedford School boy shares the screen with Al Pacino in new TV blockbuster

Former Bedford School boy, Jonno Davies, is set to share the screen with Oscar-winning Al Pacino in Amazon Prime’s new 10-part blockbuster Hunters...
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Immy Churchill

Royal Academy scholarship for Bedford Modern School jazz singer, Immy Churchill

And talented musician at Bedford Modern School (BMS), Immy Churchill, has been awarded a scholarship to study jazz singing at the Royal Academy of...
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