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Armistice Day

Trees at the 'far end' of Goldington Road which may have been planted to honour former players who served during WW1 but didn't return home. Image: Bedford Blues.

Watching over every match: The trees that may honour the Blues’ fallen heroes

As Bedford marks Armistice Day, Blues historians Tim Jones and Geoff Read reveal the hidden stories behind trees at Goldington Road that may have been planted to honour players who died...
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EEAST CEO Neill Moloney in front of a Remembrance Ambulance at Longwater Ambulance Station, with (L-R) Kyle Hampshire-Smith, Head of Clinical Operations for Norfolk and Waveney; Nick Smith, Local Area Manager for Central Norfolk; and Lewis Smith, Deputy Local Area Manager.

New EEAST ambulances honour service and sacrifice of veterans

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has unveiled six ‘Remembrance Ambulances’ featuring poppy designs to honour the Armed Forces ahead of Armistice Day, rotating across...
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Bedford's Mayor, MP and other dignitaries at the war memorial on Remembrance Day

Lest we forget: 2025 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

Events to mark this year's Remembrance Day and Armistice Day in Bedford have been announced, uniting the community to remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces from...
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Flag bearers of the Bedford & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford prepares to remember the fallen with events across the Borough

A number of events will take place this weekend and early next week to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Day across Bedford Borough. While there will be localised events in villages...
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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner faces criticism over “jog on” tweet

The Police and Crime Commissioner of Bedfordshire (Conservative), Festus Akinbusoye, has been criticised for responding to a comment on the social media platform, X (formerly...
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Bedford MP defends intention to attend London protest on Armistice Day

Bedford and Kempston MP, Mohammad Yasin, has defended a video clip in which he tells a meeting that he intends to attend the Ceasefire Now March in London on Saturday (11 November)...
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What’s on Bedford: 2 – 12 November 2023

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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Pte Lionetti at the 2109 Remembrance Parade at Bedford War Memorial

We will remember them: Wreath Laying services of remembrance across Bedford Borough

This year's Remembrance Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies will be held on Sunday, 13 November at various War Memorials across Bedford Borough. Bedford Borough’s Armistice and Remembrance Day...
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Cotton End sign

Village pride as thousands of knitted poppies go on display in Cotton End

To commemorate this year's Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, thousands of knitted poppies have been displayed throughout the village of Cotton End near Bedford...
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Poppy wreath Photo credit Janice Elliot

Socially distanced commemoration for 2020’s Remembrance and Armistice Days

Although crowds are being asked to stay away, Bedford Borough will still be commemorating Remembrance and Armistice Day this year, despite coronavirus...
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