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9 November 2026
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Toby the dog’s story reaches the USA as crowdfunding appeal nears target

The story of Toby, the lost Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who ran off during a walk in Renhold and was later found, has reached a company in the USA who have pledged to help support a...
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Bedford School boys give BeeGees’ hit a hairy makeover for Movember

Boys from Bedford School's Upper Sixth have transformed a 70s disco smash into an ode to growing a tash - to raise awareness of men's health and...
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Anita Gabrielle

Bedford musician collaborates with Ed Sheeran songwriter for Parkinson’s charity

A Bedford-based singer-songwriter and a Grammy award winner have collaborated to record a charity single to raise money for Parkinson's charities...
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Choose Love as Bedford business bucks Black Friday

One independent Bedford business is bucking the Black Friday trend this week and buying gifts, rather than selling them. Gemma Crawley-Roberts, the owner of The Arc, is partnering with...
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Sue Ryder forced to launch second urgent fundraising appeal

National healthcare charity Sue Ryder, which runs Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger, says it has been forced to launch a second urgent fundraising appeal due to the coronavirus...
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Bedford Rickshaw Challenge raises over £1,000 for BBC Children in Need

Undeterred by the wind and rain, a group of Bedfordians raised over £1,000 for Children in Need over the weekend, inspired by the BBC Children...
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Charles Hanson auctioneer

Online auction featuring TV auctioneer, Charles Hanson, to raise funds for local charities

A Bedford Rotary Club is hosting an online auction - featuring a celebrity auctioneer - this month, raising funds for two local charities...
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SEVA Trust UK works with Smart CJS to support Bedford’s homeless and rough sleepers

The SEVA Trust UK has confirmed that their collaboration with Smart CJS to support 45 of the Borough's most vulnerable rough sleepers will continue during the second lockdown. The Bedford-based...
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Family and friends’ ‘Walk to Remember Stephen’ raises £1,200 for Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice

Family and friends of Stephen Wheatley have helped raise over £1,200 in his memory for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice by taking on a sponsored walk...
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Julie Sims

Bedford man to take on North Sea swim to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

On Christmas Day this year, David Sims will be taking on a charity challenge to raise £1,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of his wife Julie...
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