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The Princess Royal inspecting cadets of Bedford's CCF at Bedford School 18 March 2026. Image: Bedford School

Princess Royal inspects Bedford Borough cadets and unveils new war memorial for former pupils

The Princess Royal visited Bedford School to inspect Combined Cadet Force contingents from four schools and unveil a new memorial to Old Bedfordians killed in the First World War...
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Sir Viv Richards speaks to Bedford School boys (2) during a visit on 10 March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards inspires Bedford School pupils during special visit

Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards visited Bedford School to speak to pupils about his career, confidence in sport and the future of cricket, inspiring the next generation of players...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards comic strip

Everyday Heroes 2025 nominations extended as BRASS named charity partner

Nominations for Bedford’s Everyday Heroes Awards are extended to 8 March, as organisers announce BRASS as this year’s charity partner in tribute to Brian Cunningham...
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"The Spirit of Bedford" A group photo of the 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards finalists, highly commended and winners

Time’s almost up: Nominate Bedford Borough’s Everyday Heroes before midnight tonight

Last chance to nominate Bedford’s Everyday Heroes as entries for the 2025 awards close today, celebrating residents who make the Borough a better place. Now in its sixth year and held in...
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Excellence in Education 2024 (l-r) Bedford School's Hugh Maltby with winner Michael Walker. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford’s teachers, coaches and mentors deserve the spotlight – nominate an Everyday Hero

Nominations are open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, with Bedford School sponsoring Excellence in Education and hosting the ceremony at The Quarry Theatre...
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"The Spirit of Bedford" A group photo of the 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards finalists, highly commended and winners

Make your nomination: Celebrate Bedford Borough’s everyday heroes as awards return for a sixth year

Nominations are open for the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, celebrating Bedford Borough people who go above and beyond. Ceremony is on Thursday, 07 May at The Quarry Theatre...
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Biddenham School Year 12 students, the Ready2Lead? winners 2025, with (l) Laura Church, CEO of Bedford Borough Council and (r) HM LL Susan Lousada.

Year 12s shine at Ready2Lead? as Biddenham’s PCOS project wins top prize

Around 100 Year 12 students from across Bedford Borough pitched community projects at Bedford School’s Ready2Lead? event, with Biddenham’s PCOS Project taking the top spot and two schools...
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James Hodgson

Exclusive: Bedford School headmaster James Hodgson to step down after 12 years

Bedford School Headmaster James Hodgson is to step down after 12 years, with governors confirming King’s College Taunton head Michael Sloan as his successor from next academic year...
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Image Bedford School

A decade of The Quarry Theatre celebrated with gala performance

To celebrate 10 years of its iconic Quarry Theatre, Bedford School hosted a gala performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a world premiere of the abridged schools’...
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The Bedford Club remembrance dinner RBL cheque presentation 2025

Bedford Club remembrance dinner raises £1,000 for local Poppy Appeal

A remembrance dinner at The Bedford Club has raised £1,000 for the Bedford and Kempston Poppy Appeal, with volunteers praised and plans already under way for next year’s fundraising events...
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