Bedford School

Bedford students shine at the English Schools Athletics Championships

Bedford students from across a multitude of Bedford schools and academies took part in the English Schools Athletics Championships at the weekend, with many punching above their weight to achieve success...

Ex-Post Office chief stands down as Bromham church minister and Bedford School governor

The Revd Paula Vennells, the former head of the Post Office, has stood down as a governor of Bedford School following a high-profile court case, described as the biggest miscarriage of justice in modern legal history...

‘Captain Tom 100’ campaign supported by Bedford School and grandson Benjie

Pupils at Bedford School are among the first in the country to pledge their support to the fundraising campaign launched in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore...

Everyday Heroes winners: These are the people who make Bedford brilliant

The wait is now over and the winners of the 2020 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, have now been announced. Thank you to all of...

Everyday heroes: Awards in the time of Covid

Back in January 2020, the Bedford Independent announced the launch of our Everyday Heroes awards. The nominations poured in, the judging panel was on standby and...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Excellence in Education nominees

Winners of the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, will be announced on 25 March 2021 and we can't wait to celebrate their...

NOMINEES ANNOUNCED: It’s almost time to celebrate Bedford’s Everyday Heroes

The Bedford Independent, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is delighted to announce the nominations for the inaugural Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2020. Along with...

Gifts from the ‘art’ – Bedford School pupils show support for local Sue Ryder hospice

Bedford School pupils have been inspired to create several creative works to show their support for staff at the Sue Ryder St John's Hospice. Artists and writers have created paintings and poems...

Breaking news: Captain Sir Tom Moore taken to Bedford Hospital after testing positive with coronavirus

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been taken to hospital with breathing difficulties after testing positive with coronavirus (COVID-19). How daughter posted the update on his official Twitter page at about 5 pm this evening. In the...

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