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Mayor urges Warm Space providers to join network to help spread the word

Bedford's mayor has called for all those offering warm spaces this winter to let the council know so it can help promote them... During November’s full council meeting (Wednesday...

Welcome news as Bedford Borough libraries reopen

It's been over a year since Bedford Borough's libraries were forced to close as part of the first national Covid-19 (coronavirus) lockdown. But from Monday 12 April, Bedford Central and Kempston libraries...

Consultation to extend LibraryPlus to Kempston and Putnoe Libraries begins

Extended opening hours and greater flexibility for users of Putnoe and Kempston Libraries are being cited as benefits of the LibraryPlus scheme that Bedford Borough Council...

Bedford Central and Kempston Libraries to re-open this week

Bedford Central Library is to re-open this week, after being closed for almost five months during the coronavirus lockdown. The Bedford Independent received reports staff were preparing...

Bedford libraries’ reopening date still under review

A date for local libraries to reopen has yet to be set, as Borough officials remain concerned about the high coronavirus infection rate in Bedford...

Council dismisses Bedford Central Library ‘for sale’ conspiracy

Bedford Borough Council have dismissed claims made on a local public Facebook group that Bedford Central Library is being sold to make way for residential and commercial development. The post...

Celebrate British Science Week with dozens for free family-friendly events at BedPop Science Labs

To celebrate British Science Week, BedPop Science Labs return to Bedford on Saturday 7 March with a full day of dozens of free STEM activities...

Visitor Information Centre finds permanent home at Bedford Library

Bedford's volunteer-run Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will be moving to a new home in Bedford Central Library from March this year...

BedPop Fun Palaces return for a weekend of free art, culture and science

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, four BedPop Fun Palaces will be popping up for a free weekend of arts, culture and science in Bedford’s town centre &...

Refugee Week events in Bedford

Refugee Week (15 - 22 June) is a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and educational events celebrating the contribution of refugees in the UK and...

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