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15 September 2026
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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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Bedford resident and retail CEO named in the King’s inaugural Birthday Honours List

Damian Hopkins, Bedford resident and founder and CEO of PDS Radius Brands and executive director of PDS Ltd, has been awarded the honour of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in King...
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Coronavirus survivor who lost hands and feet recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Bedfordian Caroline Coster, who lost her hands and feet due to complications after contracting coronavirus, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Four...
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