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Extinction Rebellion Bedford puts masks on the Silver Street ‘Faces’ to protest gov’t inaction

In the early hours of this morning, Extinction Rebellion (XR) Bedford took dramatic action to highlight the failure of the UK Government respond to the...
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Fifth generation of Wells family to take the helm at Bedford brewer

Bedford-based family brewer, Wells & Co. has today announced that Justin Phillimore will be stepping down from his role as chief executive at the end of...
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A year of free tennis being served in Bedford

Sports charity serves up free tennis first in Bedford as part of national programme to improve physical and mental well-being across the UK...
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In pictures: Youth Strike 4 Climate

At 11am on Friday 20 September, Bedfordians - including many school children and the town's MP - took to the streets to protest against the climate crisis...
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Can you help save Bedford’s Hill Rise Nature Reserve?

Hill Rise Nature Reserve, in the heart of the Prime Ministers area of Bedford is under threat of closure if new volunteers cannot be found...
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Refurbishment of Bedford’s Park Inn nearing completion as Mercure take over

Hospitality group Accor has today announced that the riverside hotel, previously operated as the Park Inn, is now open in Bedford under its Mercure brand.
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Costa seeks to reassure customers following zero hygiene rating for Midland Road store

Costa Coffee have responded this evening to the revelation that their Midland Road store received a 'zero' food hygiene rating following an inspection in...
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#ThrowbackThursday: A tale of two schools

This is a short story about how Bedford School welcomed boys from Victoria College, Jersey whilst the island was under German occupation in WWII. In an old edition of a Bedford...
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Helene in the running for volunteer of the year award

Local volunteer Helene Bolton was named winner of the RunTogether Leader of the Year Award in the East at the 2019 England Athletics Regional Volunteer...
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‘We’ll fund CCTV’ says Parish Council after police move on Brickhill travellers

A travellers' encampment on Fosters Brow in Brickhill has been moved on by Police this afternoon. This latest encampment has prompted the Parish Council...
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