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Here they are – the Bedford heroes who walk among us

Last night we said "thank you" to the Bedford heroes who walk among us, with our fourth Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust. Just over 50 people were nominated...

Bedford School’s rugby stars named in England U18 squad for Six Nations Festival

Two of rugby's big local prospects have been named in the England squad for the upcoming Under-18 Six Nations Festival being held at Parma's Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Italy...

Bedford School students present groundbreaking research at Royal Society’s student conference

Six Bedford School students have presented their ground-breaking research at the UK's Royal Society’s Annual Student Conference - an event that brings together leading scientists and students...

“Natural talent and curiosity” puts Bedford School pupil on top of the world in Design Technology

A Bedford School pupil has recently been awarded a prestigious international award for his Design Technology IGCSE work.Lower Sixth Former, Jameson Liang, was awarded the Top in World award for...

Norman Cooley: Sporting community remembers “one of Bedford’s greatest”

The Bedford sporting community have stood up in unison over the last few days to remember one of the town's greatest sportsmen, Norman Cooley, who has passed away aged 83...

Former Bedford School student Fraser Dingwall to make full England debut

The latest edition of the Six Nations gets underway on Friday night in a heavyweight clash between France and Ireland in Marseille but one former Bedford School student has Saturday afternoon...

The highlight of our year – Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes entry deadline extended

With almost 100 entries so far, we're delighted to announce that the deadline for entries for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, has...

Bedford School’s Jamie Dunk makes impressive start in Under 19 Cricket World Cup

While many of Bedford School's Upper Sixth students step up preparations for their A-Level exams, one young man is busy in Sri Lanka forging a name for himself in the international cricket arena...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Help us find an Excellence in Education everyday hero

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough and who make Bedford brilliant. We're taking a closer look at each category and...

Former Post Office chief and ex-Bedford School governor hands back CBE following IT scandal

The former Post Office chief, Paula Vennells, has handed back her CBE following increasing scrutiny of the Post Office/Horizon IT scandal. In 2021, Ms Vennells, who lives in a Grade II listed property in...

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