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Captain Tom Moore

Column: What makes a true Bedfordian?

It's often a small moment of joy each day, looking at the comments made across the Bedford Independent's Facebook page as almost all readers discuss the news of the day with genuine interest...
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Cpt Tom Cranfield Uni

Charity Commission launches inquiry into the Captain Tom Foundation

The Charity Commission has announced an inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation after concerns were raised that a private firm run by the fundraiser's daughter “may have...
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Captain Tom Millbrook station

Poetry plaque unveiled to honour Captain Tom at Millbrook station

A poetry plaque in honour of Captain Tom Moore has been unveiled at the 100-year-old’s local station, Millbrook, in Bedfordshire...
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Chief Constable Garry Forsyth

“Best job in the world” Bedfordshire’s top cop reflects on first year in charge

Bedfordshire's top cop, Chief Constable Garry Forsyth, has said he has the "best job in the world" while reflecting on his first 12 months in charge of Bedfordshire Police. “I’m blown away...
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Cpt Tom stamps for charity

Stamp of approval as St John’s Hospice benefits from Captain Tom donation

Tens of thousands of stamps have been donated to charities - including Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger - thanks to Captain Tom Moore...
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Bill Chandi recognition award

Captain Sir Tom’s postmaster receives recognition award

Marston Moretaine Postmaster, Bill Chandi, has been given a special Post Office recognition award for the role he played in helping to mark the 100th birthday of Captain Sir Tom. The...
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Captain Tom Moore

Arise Captain Sir Thomas Moore – Bedfordshire fundraising hero awarded knighthood

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Capt Tom orchestra

Bedford School Orchestra performs Captain Tom’s regimental march for his 100th birthday

To celebrate the 100th birthday of Bedfordshire's Captain Tom Moore, the Bedford School Orchestra has remotely recorded "Wellesley", the Regimental...
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Bedford School Capt Tom cards

Watch: Time-lapse of the painstaking task to create display of Captain Tom’s birthday cards

Watch the incredible time-lapse video as tens of thousands of birthday cards for fundraising superhero, Captain Tom Moore, are painstakingly displayed...
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Bedford School Capt Tom cards

Thousands of well-wishers say ‘Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom’

An estimated 120,00 cards have been sent from across the world to Bedfordshire's Captain Tom Moore in a staggering outpouring of affection ahead of...
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