Bedford Modern School

Bedford Modern student wins two year Arsenal contract

Sophie Harrison has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks at Arsenal and has now taken the next step up by signing a two-year academy contract...

Local estate agent, auctioneer and charity fundraiser installed as High Sheriff of Bedfordshire

Russell Beard has been installed as The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2023/2024, being sworn in at a ceremony at Bedford Modern School this afternoon (Friday). Bedfordian, Russell...

McDonald’s drive-thru approved again despite High Court challenge

A McDonald’s drive-thru has been approved for Bedford, for the second time. Bedford Borough Council’s planning committee granted permission for the McDonald’s drive-thru at...

Second time lucky for Bedfordian show jumper after life-changing brain aneurysm

The former actor suffered a brain aneurysm in June 2021, but is now fundraising for his wife Faye to finally reach the European Veteran's Showjumping Championships in Germany...

BMS student picks up top accolade for his age group in national animation award

A Year 12 pupil from Bedford Modern School has been won the top accolade for his age group in this year's Young Animator of the Year (YAY) competition. Ben Mullan...

HM Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets appointed and ready for service

In a ceremony at Bedford Modern School this week, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, appointed her cadets for 2021/2022. The role of Lord-Lieutenant’s cadets...

Tributes paid to mother and daughter killed in school run collision on A428

Tributes have been paid to a mother and her 16-year-old daughter who died in a collision on the A421 while travelling to school on Monday morning (1 November). Their car, a van...

Bedford Borough students set to collect “better than expected” GCSE results

Bedford students have been collecting their GCSE results this morning and we'll be bringing you regular updates throughout the day as they come in. Higher than average results are...

Bedford Modern School pupil named All Britain Champion at traditional Irish music festival

A Year 10 student from Bedford Modern School has been named All Britain Champion for whistle playing at the national competition for traditional Irish Music, despite being one of the youngest in his category...

Clapham Road: latest road widening project to begin on 28 June

The latest stage of queue-busting improvements will start on Clapham road this Monday, creating a dedicated left-turning lane from the south of Clapham Road into Manton Lane, allowing school and freight traffic...

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