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Bjon Hove, Bedford Borough Council's lead events and infrastructure officer, in Russell Park ahead of the 2026 Bedford River Festival. Behind him the big wheel is being erected and workers are putting up stalls and other attractions. Image: Bedford Independent.

WATCH: The River Festival is “a Bedford event,” says the Bedfordian who pulls it all together

The Bedford River Festival returns this weekend (18 and 19 July). While council staff manage the infrastructure, local independent businesses and community groups are running the main events...
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A radio branded with the Bedford Radio logo on a bench by the River Great Ouse and the suspension bridge in the background

Bedford Radio returns to FM for major summer festivals

Bedfordians can tune into local festival coverage on the FM dial this July as Bedford Radio secures a temporary broadcasting licence for the town's biggest summer events...
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Rebecca Steers in the Bedford Radio studio

Great Bedfordian: Rebecca Steers

This month’s Great Bedfordian is Rebecca Steers, volunteer station manager at Bedford Radio. Rebecca is passionate about Bedford and giving a platform to people to share their...
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BIFF awards lined up

Lights, camera, Bedford: Independent film festival returns for 2026

After its inaugural event in 2025, the Bedford Independent Film Festival (BIFF) is back for 2026, celebrating the best of independent cinema. Once again, the Quarry Theatre will host a weekend of cinematic joy from Friday, 10 until Sunday, 12 April, with a programme designed to delight filmmakers, cast, crew and enthusiasts alike...
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A room full of business stands and pop-up banners at the Bedford Business Expo.

Bedford Radio’s Business Expo returns to showcase local enterprise

Bedford Business Expo returns on Wednesday, 18 March, bringing together local firms, entrepreneurs and support services for a free event at Kings House. Hosted by Bedford Radio...
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(l-r) Bedford Radio's Janet Field with Pride in Bedford Borough award winner Anne-Marie Abbate. Image: Bedford Independent.

Who makes you proud of Bedford? Nominate them for an Everyday Heroes Award

Nominations are open for the Pride in Bedford Borough category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Radio and celebrating those who champion...
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Bedford Radio studio dark

Bedford Radio invites listeners into the studio for special open day

Bedford Radio will host an open day on Saturday, 07 February 2026, as part of Community Radio Week, inviting residents into its studios to see local radio in action and meet the volunteer team....
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Bedford St John's Station c1870

Historic Bedford Railway 200 special to air on Bedford Radio this Christmas

Bedford Radio’s award-nominated Historic Bedford series returns on Sunday, 28 December 2025 with a Railway 200 special exploring how the railways came to Bedford...
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Bedford Radio's John Kell in the studio. Image Bedford Radio

VE Day 80 broadcast earns Bedford Radio a national Community Radio Award nomination

A programme made by Bedford Radio to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in the borough has been nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards. The awards are a national...
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A Bedford Radio microphone at the Bedford Radio studios on St Marys Street

Bedford Radio launches youth project to “empower the next generation of broadcasters”

A local radio station are on the hunt for the town's next young voices as they launch a special six-week youth radio project aimed at uncovering the next generation of broadcasters in Bedford...
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