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Community groups encouraged to apply for Council’s annual tulip bulb giveaway

Once again, Bedfords's community groups are invited to apply to be part of the council's annual tulip bulb giveaway - and the earlier the better. Each year, as the floral displays along The Embankment are refreshed...

Letters: “Well done, Parks department”

Just sensational is how I would describe the tulip display along the Embankment. Beautifully designed, the mass of colour was a joy to behold. Well done parks dept...

Letters: What about the rest of the Crown?

Like many in town I enjoy walking along the embankment and appreciate it as a major leisure asset of our town, however, does it really deserve to be elevated above many other...

Parts of Bedford Embankment closed by police after “incident”

Parts of The Embankment in Bedford and the area around Longholme lake, including two bridges, have been closed by Bedfordshire police. Cordons are in place preventing people from crossing the Butterfly Bridge and Longholme Bridge…

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...

Suspected Avian Flu outbreak raises concerns for Bedford’s birds and waterfowl

Concern is mounting for the safety of birds and waterfowl in Bedford after four swans, a goose and a pigeon have all been found dead around the Embankment in Bedford. Referring to a suspected outbreak of Avian Flu, Joanne Gullon...

“I wish mum was here for this one” – Bedford Starlight Walk to remember loved ones

A starry memorable night to take place as Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Bedford as hundreds of people are expected to join a starlit walk to remember lost loved ones. The Sue Ryder charity...

New playgrounds, bee-friendly planting and amazing volunteers help Bedford celebrate Love Parks Week

Friday 29 July saw the start of Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week - an opportunity for us to celebrate the parks and open spaces throughout Bedford Borough. It is also a chance to...

What’s on Bedford: River Festival/Bedfringe/Bedford Park Concerts special

If you want to kick off the summer holidays in style, you've come to the right place! This month in Bedford sees one of the country's largest free festivals (the River Festival), over 120...

New benches and resurfaced walkway complete first stage of £1.5m Embankment investment

New benches and a resurfaced walkway have been unveiled as the first stage of improvements to Bedford's Embankment has been completed. The 15 benches are in position...

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