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28 August 2026
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Carers in Bedfordshire volunteer helping an older man with a jigsaw puzzle. Image Carers in Bedfordshire

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

When Carers in Bedfordshire lost its long-standing local authority contract to deliver adult care services in December, the charity faced a pivotal moment. The contract, awarded by...
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Canine Partners training volunteer with puppy

Canine Partners charity asks Bedfordians for their help to look after puppies 

Canine partners, the national charity that breeds, train and supports assistance dogs, is expanding and urgently needs dog-loving volunteers to help raise and train the next generation…
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Soon to be Madad charity shop in Harpur Centre

Bedford charity shortlisted for national business award moves into the Harpur Centre

Bedford-founded charity and social-impact micro-business, Madad, is entering a new phase of growth after moving its Bedford charity store to the Harpur Centre…
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Declan and Jake pictured at Victoria tube station ahead of their charity bike ride. Image Amey

Bedford railway apprentice to cycle 400 miles from Edinburgh to London for Cancer Research UK

A railway engineering apprentice from Bedford is set to pedal more than 400 miles in seven days to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Declan Kiely, who lives in Bedford, will team...
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The exterior of the Hopeworks building on Harpur Street. Image: Hopeworks

Monthly column: The Bedford we see in the shadows

Most people experience Bedford in the hustle and bustle of our workplaces, cafes and parks. At Hopeworks, we often find ourselves alongside those living in the shadows...
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A selection of the items provided to families in need by FACES BabyBank. The warehouse shelves have baby essentials and there is a Moses basket, potties and other equipment.

Bedford charity’s BabyBank supports over 2,000 children as demand continues to grow

As the cost of living crisis worsens, a Bedford-based charity is warning that increasing numbers of families in the borough are struggling to afford essential items for their babies...
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Ambulances, fire engines and emergency service personnel lined up along a road near to where the train collision occurred on 19 June 2026. Image: RRT

Cross county foundations launch £20k Bedfordshire train collision appeal

A joint emergency fund has been set up to provide financial relief and mental health support for victims and families affected by last week's rail tragedy. A £20,000 emergency appeal has been...
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The Magpas Air Ambulance Team about to airlift a patient to hospital (illustrative).

Air ambulance teams and volunteers support major Bedford rail incident

Air ambulance charities and volunteers have revealed the scale of the response to the Bedford train collision, with specialist clinicians treating 30 seriously injured patients at the scene...
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Kayaks on the River Great Ouse by the Butterfly Bridge during the River Festival Image Bedford Borough Council

Everything you need to know as Bedford River Festival returns next month

Bedford River Festival returns on 18 and 19 July with dragon boats, raft races, live music, classic cars, watersports and family entertainment. Thousands of people are expected to descend on...
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The Magpas team and vehicles. Image Magpas

May was the busiest month ever for Bedfordshire air ambulance charity

The charity that provides the lifesaving Magpas Air Ambulance service in Bedfordshire says that last month was it's busiest on record. Throughout May, the air amublance was...
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