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Late autism diagnosis inspires new Bedford podcast tackling neurodiversity myths

When Trevor Holland received an autism diagnosis at 42, he expected relief. Instead, it sparked an identity crisis. Now, his Bedford-based podcast Shouty Brain is tackling neurodiversity myths...

Bedford Borough Council hosts special ceremony to celebrate Supported Interns

Bedford Borough Council has hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the young people who have just completed their year-long Supported Internships programme. Celebrating their achievements...

Bedford charity celebrates small charity week and calls for support

As Small Charity Week (23–28 June) gets underway, Bedford-based organisation Living It Up is joining the national campaign to celebrate the powerful impact small charities have in communities...

Umbrella installation brightens Bedford town centre in celebration of neurodiversity

If you've been wondering what the colourful canopy of umbrellas that has appeared above Bedford’s town centre is all about, Bedford Borough Council have now revealed it is to help...

Local Bedford artists launch new online store

A group of local artists have launched a new online shop called The Arty Girafffe - A Really Friendly Shop to share their work with a wider audience. Each of the artists has a learning disability and/or autism and the launch of the online shop...

Online Bedford gaming community gives young autistic people a chance to have fun and make new friends

Autistic young people have the chance to make new friends and have fun in a safe environment, thanks to a partnership between Spectrum Gaming an autistic-led UK-based charity and Bedford Borough Council...

Family devastated after inquest reveals evidence of “multiple missed opportunities” to prevent son’s death

The mother of Wixams teenager Leo Toze has said that their family feels "re-traumatised" following the inquest into his death by suicide and that she will fight to see...

Dream comes true thanks to ‘Tweek’ the robot and Creating Memories charity

Local charity, Creating Memories, has once again brought a smile to the face of Hamza, a young man with a love of robots. Back in 2018, Creating Memories helped Hamza...

Mayor gives hope to parent campaigning for ‘adult swings’ for all

The father of an intellectually disabled 19-year-old has been told by Bedford's Mayor that he will look into the funding of adult swings, following an impassioned social media post...

‘The friendliest shop in Bedford’ opens offering unique gifts and service with a smile

Bedford's newest shop not only boasts a range of unique handmade products, but also that it's the friendliest shop in Bedford. The Arty Giraffe 'A Really Friendly Shop' opens...

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