Awards

Queens Park Westfield Cricket Club celebrate end of year awards after another successful Allen Park season

One of the county's growing cricket clubs has celebrated their end of season awards after another successful campaign in the Bedfordshire County Cricket League. Queen's Park Westfield Cricket Club...

Bedford Independent’s live election coverage shortlisted for national media award

The Bedford Independent has been shortlisted for a prestigious Press Gazette Future of Media Award, recognising its commitment to delivering high-quality, ethical and accurate news...

Bedfordshire Police welcomes new recruits and commends long-serving officers

This month, eight new recruits joined Bedfordshire Police,  while other officers were recognised for their long service to the force and work on particular cases. Upon successful completion...

Bedford and County athletes celebrate first awards evening since the pandemic

Bedford & County Athletics Club celebrated their annual awards evening in person in October, for the first time since the Covid pandemic, with 26 awards handed out at Bedford International...

Bedfordshire fire and ambulance services reach finals of national healthcare awards

Bedfordshire's fire and ambulance services have been shortlisted for a national healthcare award after they launched a joint project to help people who have fallen at home...

Bedfordians asked to nominate locals for Downing Street reception

Bedfordians are being encouraged to nominate individuals and organisations who they think have gone above and beyond in their local communities, so they can attend a reception...

Heroes assemble: Entries now open for awards to recognise the best of Bedford

Entries for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2023, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, are now open, focussing on individuals and teams who have made a...

Call to recognise county’s Coronation Champions

A call has been made to find Bedfordshire's Coronation Champions, local people who are outstanding and go the extra mile to make the county a better place to live in...

Nominations now open to celebrate our brilliant Bedfordians

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2021, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, are now open for nominations so you can join us and celebrate those who make...

Foresters Arms celebrates double win at Wells & Co. Pub Partner Awards

The team at the Foresters Arms on Union Street is celebrating after picking up two accolades at Wells & Co.’s annual Pub Partner Awards...

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