9 November 2026

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John Oliver’s Mark Rutherford school photo makes waves across the Atlantic

US TV host, John Oliver may be best known for hosting HBO's Last Week Tonight, but many Bedfordians remember him when he looked like this...

Best-selling novelist Joanna Trollope supports Bedford-based literacy charity, Schoolreaders

Schoolreaders, the Bedford-based charity that aims to improve childhood literacy, is delighted to announce that Joanna Trollope, one of the country’s...

Bedford’s MP faces questions from Livingstone Primary pupils

Pupils on the school council at Livingstone Primary had the opportunity to put questions to their MP this week. Mohammad Yasin, Member of Parliament...

Rutherford Racers receive educational grant

A secondary school's extra-curricular racing team has received an educational grant of £500 to enrich the pupils' experiences...

Bedford Modern School ‘Team Bionic’ wins best designed robot at Lego tournament

A group of students from Bedford Modern School have won the award for Best Designed Robot at the regional First Lego League tournament held at...

Bedford retirees step into Christmas with Brickhill Primary School choir

Just before Christmas, the choir from Brickhill Primary School entertained locals and residents at Oakhill Place Retirement Living Plus development on...

Bedford Girls’ School appoints new headmistress

The Chairman and Board of Governors of Bedford Girls’ School (BGS) have today announced the appointment of Mrs Gemma Gibson as headmistress from Sept...

Mark Rutherford School receives prestigious gold Artsmark Award

Students and staff at Mark Rutherford School in Putnoe are celebrating after receiving a prestigious Artsmark Gold Award...

Priory Primary students given VIP ‘stay safe’ tour of Bromham Road bridge

On Wednesday, 11 December, 28 pupils from Priory Primary School on Greyfriars, visited the newly reconstructed Bromham Road bridge as guests of Network...

Bedford Free School giving back to the community this Christmas

Bedford Free School says it will be giving back to the community thanks to two different projects involving pupils and staff. In one project, each tutor group is being challenged to create 'Christmas in a...

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