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Hundreds of music lovers gathered by Bedford embankment to enjoy Music in the Meadows at the bandstand.

Letters: High notes at the bandstand, but accessible toilets caught short

l must congratulate the Borough on putting on the Sunday afternoon mini music festivals [Music in the Meadows] by the bandstand. Today there must have been 700 to 800 people...
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Participants in the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival at the Quarry Theatre. Image Inclusive Performing Arts Festival

Bedford’s Inclusive Performing Arts Festival returns for EVERY BODY

After an incredible inaugural event at last year’s Bedfringe, the award-winning Inclusive Performing Arts Festival is returning this summer with its biggest and most ambitious programme yet...
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Updating Software Technology Upgrade Concept. Image: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock

Bedford Independent unveils website upgrade focused on readers, accessibility and trusted local news

Bedford Independent readers can now access audio versions of stories, improved navigation and clearer journalist profiles as part of a major website refresh. The update includes faster-loading pages...
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London St Pancras. Image: Network Rail

Bedford Thameslink passengers warned over three-month St Pancras lift closure

Step-free access to the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras will be unavailable for around three months while major lift refurbishment works take place. The two lifts serving...
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A sign warning train users that the lift at Bedford Train Station is out of order. Passengers are getting off a Thameslink train in the background.

Disabled passengers and campaigners demand answers over Bedford Station lift delays

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Cllr Sarah Gallagher at the Changing Places site in Russell Park. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Two new accessible Changing Places toilets open in Bedford

New accessible Changing Places toilets have been officially opened in Russell Park and at the Higgins Bedford to cater to the needs of severely disabled visitors. In Russell Park, the modular unit is...
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Gather your shipmates as Jubilee Park welcomes inclusive new sea-themed play area

As part of a £500,000 investment in play areas, Bedford Borough Council has announced that works are set to begin at a play area in Jubilee Park. With a sea-faring theme, the play area...
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How the new play area at Bedford Park should look.

Works starts on upgrades to Bedford Park’s play area

An upgrade of Bedford Park's play area has started, with the Mayor saying it will create a "really exciting and inclusive play area". A range of new fairytale-themed equipment is being installed...
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Council announces half a million pound investment in Bedford Borough play areas

The council has announced a significant investment in children's play areas including Westbourne Gardens, Jubilee Park North, Fairhill by Sainsbury’s, Hartwell Drive, Balliol Road, Francis Grove Close and Bedford Park East....
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Pathways Tutor Nicky Noble and Luton Airport Parkway station manager Joe Healy (right) with students and companions at Bedford station and Carl Martin, Accessibility Lead (left)

Students find ‘path’ to more freedom with Try a Train day

Bedford train station has helped show special needs students how they can develop more independent lives through rail travel. 11 students from Central Beds College's...
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