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Bedford Salvation Army ask for help with debt advice service as cost of living soars

Shoppers in Bedford are being asked to support a free service which helps people facing financial hardship. The Salvation Army has a debt advice centre at its church on Commercial Road in Bedford...

Bedford youth charity to benefit from St Philips and St James’ charity golf day

A Bedford-based youth charity has said they are 'really touched' to have been chosen to take part in one of the longest-running charity golf events in the country . Youth Inspired...

100km cycling challenge raises over £5,000 for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice

Five members of the Fajr Cycling Club in Bedford hopped on their bikes recently for a 100km charity challenge for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice. Noor D'Agostino, Ali Amin, Habib Charfare, Mehraj Shah and Muneeb Magre biked...

Monthly column: Helping Ukraine

I would like to thank the many local residents who have contact me, either by email or social media or spoken to me whilst I have been out...

How and where Bedfordians can donate to support the people of Ukraine

In the face of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, it’s no surprise that local social media groups are inundated with requests asking for the best...

Bedford resident overwhelmed by response to Ukraine aid initiative

A Bedford man has said he has been completely "taken by surprise" at the incredible response to his efforts to send medical and military...

Nominations now open to celebrate our brilliant Bedfordians

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2021, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, are now open for nominations so you can join us and celebrate those who make...

Yarl’s Wood Befrienders mark their 20th anniversary with change of name

To mark its twentieth anniversary, Yarl's Wood Befrienders is 'spreading its wings' and changing its name to Beyond Detention this month...

Schoolreaders charity scoops share of £120,000 festive financial boost

10,000 mile cycle challenge to raise money for Country Days children’s charity in Felmersham

Throughout this year, a local man will be cycling the equivalent distance between Bedford and Adelaide in Australia to raise funds for a children's charity...

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