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Spring crocuses at The Spinney in Kempston.

Dedicated volunteer teams help secure national awards for Bedford parks

Seven parks and nature reserves across Bedford Borough have retained their Green Flag status during Love Parks Week, highlighting the work of local volunteer teams and council officers...
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A funfair ride at the Eid Bedford festival

Bedford’s Eid Festival returns, bigger and better than ever

Since 2015, Bedford’s Muslim community has been celebrating Eid with a family-friendly and inclusive festival at Kempston’s Addison Howard Park - and this year's promises to be even...
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New information point at Addison Howard Park in Kempston

Police appeal for witnesses after robbery in Kempston

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was robbed of his mountain bike in Kempston yesterday (Monday). The incident happened at around 5.45pm...
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Families enjoying the fun at Kempston Family Day in Addison Howard Park

Fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday

There's fun for all ages at Kempston Family Day this Saturday (2 August) as Addison Howard Park hosts a community celebration filled with exciting activities for all from 11am - 6pm....
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Police image of sexual offender Naresh Kumar

Man, 50, jailed for sexually assaulting teen in Kempston park

A 50-year-old man who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in a park in Kempston in August last year has been jailed for 14 years. On 26 August 2024, Naresh Kumar, 50, saw the girl in Addison Howard Park. He intercepted her and took her...
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The new signage installed at Bedford Park acting as new information points

New signage at Bedford’s parks aims to “improve the experience” for visitors

New signage acting as information points have been installed at Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park in Kempston in an effort to "improve the visitor experience" across the Borough's green spaces...
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Two arrested in connection with sexual assault on teenage girl in Addison Howard Park

Two men have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault in Kempston that happened over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Officers from Bedfordshire Police were...
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Eid Festival. Image: Eid in Bedford

Bedford’s award-winning Eid Festival is back this summer

Since 2015, Bedford’s Muslim community has been celebrating Eid with a festival at Addison Howard Park and the event has now become a summer staple in many Bedfordians’ calendars...
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Tennis courts in Bedford Park. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Borough’s refurbished tennis courts reopen under new management

With the tennis season well underway and Wimbledon just around the corner, Bedford's tennis courts are up and running under new management. The new tennis management operator, National Tennis...
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Police Appeal witness

“Shocking example of brazen violence” man stabbed by gang wearing balaclavas in broad daylight

Police are appealing for witnesses after a stabbing described as a "shocking example of brazen violence" left a man seriously injured. The stabbing, which was initially reported as being...
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