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Review: Bedford School delivers a perfect festive gift with classic Christmas tale

It's a classic Christmas tale with much of its impact and cultural references a part of our collective DNA. So, a chance to see A Christmas Carol on stage is always something I am going...

Bedford School boys top Movember schools’ fundraising board

Bedford School's annual Movember fundraising effort has seen them top this year's UK Schools' leaderboard raising over £15,000. Their traditional song parody has this year taken inspiration from...

Two Bedford Schoolboys selected for England Under 18 rugby camp

Two Upper Sixth formers have joined the long list of names to join up with an England squad from Bedford School after being selected for the England Under-18 Rugby Development Squad...

Bedford School named in top 100 in The Cricketer 2024 schools guide

Two Bedford schools have been named in the Cricketer's Top 100 Schools Guide, with Bedford School recognised for a "compelling commitment to cricket in the curriculum"...

England legend Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from cricket

From the square of Bedford School to the plush outfield of Lord's, and many international miles in between, Sir Alastair Cook has called time on his cricket career at the age of 38...

Bedfordshire two from two after Northumberland win at Bedford School

The High Sheriff was in attendance, as Bedfordshire CCC secured a four wicket win at Bedford School to go top of NCCA Eastern Division Two...

Bedford businesses sign up to support Bedford’s community ‘eco-system’

Four Bedford businesses and organisations have become Bedford Independent patrons, a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project that aims to support Bedford...

Here they are – the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes 2022

Bedford's everyday heroes were celebrated last week (Thursday) in a glittering event at The Quarry Theatre on St Peter's Street in recognition of everything they do to make our borough a great place to live...

Bedford School rated amongst best in the world for boarders

Bedford School has been rated amongst the best in the world for boarders with a five-star rating in Fortune’s ‘World’s Leading Boarding Schools’ Guide. This places them not just in the top 250...

More time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero as entries extended

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and due to significant interest we've extended the nominations for another week. The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes...

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