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Majority support creating a national holiday on St George’s Day

From the tales of a knight fighting dragons to the huge feasts, the story of St George is as iconic as the white and red flag of England. But like many early saints, the exact details of his life remain a mystery...

What’s on Bedford: 20 – 30 April 2023

Your indispensable guide to the best of what's on in Bedford over the next 10 days. From live music to comedy, festivals to family-friendly fun, it's all here...

What’s on Bedford: 2 – 12 June 2022

Changes to bin collections over Queen’s Jubilee bank holiday

As part of the extended Queen's Jubilee bank holidays, bin collections in Bedford Borough on Friday 3 June will be moved to the following Monday. As a result, all collections on the...

The John Bunyan Boat announces 2021 season starting on 31 May

The John Bunyan Boat team have announced a series of socially distanced cruises over the May Bank Holiday weekend to launch their summer season. The four 45-minute cruises will run along the Embankment...

John Bunyan Boat returns to the River Great Ouse this Bank Holiday Monday

After months off the water, the John Bunyan Boat has announced a series of 'Socially Distanced Cruises' beginning on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August)...

GP practices and pharmacies to open over the Bank Holiday weekend

GP practices and pharmacies across Bedfordshire will be providing services over the May Bank Holiday weekend.This year the early May Bank...

Bin collections in Bedford continue as normal on Bank Holiday Friday

Bedford Borough Council's refuse collections will take place as normal this Friday 8 May. The Early May Bank Holiday has been moved to Friday to...

Celebrate VE Day safely at home this bank holiday Friday

VE Day celebrations this year will be unique for a number of reasons. The early May bank holiday has been moved to Friday to allow for a three-day...

Your Bedford bank holiday weekend starts here: 23 – 26 August 2019

It's our exclusive bumper Bedford bank holiday weekend roundup and there's plenty to do in the August sunshine. From Music in the Meadows to a Viking...

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