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9 November 2026
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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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MiCasa SuCasa

DJs join YMCA Beds to host virtual party raising funds for local victims of domestic abuse

YMCA Bedfordshire has partnered with DJs and promoters MiCasa SuCasa to host a virtual party this Thursday, raising vital funds for domestic abuse...
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Richard Fuller

Trust the people on the economic consequences of the virus

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Jill and Tony Izzard 60th Wedding Anniversary

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part seven

Lockdown life: Jill and Tony tell us how their 60th wedding anniversary plans have been put on hold and they face another significant challenge. We’ve been together for so many years...
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Esquires’ owner ‘overwhelmed’ as coronavirus crowdfunder smashes target in just six hours

The owner of Esquires, Bedford’s independently owned and run live music venue, has been overwhelmed at the response to a crowdfunding initiative...
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Letters: why we need British Sign Language interpretations at all emergency briefings

There are ten indigenous languages in the UK. Nine of them are spoken, one of them is visual. English is our official spoken...
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grants

Almost half of Bedford’s eligible businesses yet to apply for government coronavirus cash

Bedford Borough Council is issuing an urgent call for business ratepayers which may be eligible for a coronavirus support grant to request it, with...
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Bash your garden boundary for the Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice

People are being asked to 'bash your garden boundary' while in lockdown and help raise funds for the Sue Ryder St John's Hospice in Moggerhanger. Usually the Bash the Beds Boundary' event...
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Tim Burns Choirantine

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Part six

Lockdown life: Tm Burns talks about how he has set up an online “virtual” choir for anyone who wants to sing together over the lockdown. It’s a free initiative with optional donations, and 50%...
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Son of COVID-19 survivor given ‘unforgettable’ birthday treat by Bedfordshire Police

A 10-year-old from Wootton got an extra special birthday treat this week from Bedfordshire Police. Tristan Dean, whose dad, Tim, spent three weeks in Bedford Hospital being treated...
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