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Monthly column: Hope over hate, a lesson for Bedford

Last week, we witnessed something historic in British politics. In the Gorton and Denton by-election, a seat held by Labour for almost a century, the Green Party won with 41% of the vote...

‘We didn’t create the moon’ – Bedford Borough Council’s response to ignorant social media comments goes viral

Bedford Borough Council’s has been praised for its response to comments about its Ramadan and Lent posts, after its sharp reply – including “we didn’t create the moon” – has now gone viral...

The Bedfordshire Games celebrating diversity and inclusion returns for 36th edition

The Bedfordshire Games returns to the Bedford International Athletics Stadium on 1 July, providing opportunity for people with learning disabilities to compete in competitive sport...

Reduction in disproportionate numbers targeted by ‘stop and search’

Stop and search is an important tactic, but if it is not used effectively it can damage communities’ confidence with the police, a meeting heard. Bedfordshire’s deputy chief...

Two officers receive Queen’s honours for driving diversity of Bedfordshire Police force

Two Bedfordshire police officers have received honours from the Queen for transforming the force into one of the most representative in the country through a record breaking recruitment drive...

Recruitment and diversity on the agenda for new Beds Police advisory panel

Topics including recruitment and improving the diversity among the force were on the agenda at the first meeting of a new independent panel which will...

Businesses being asked to help create a better Bedford

It seems like everywhere you turn there’s an event happening in Bedford. Anything from big concerts in Bedford Park to charity soup kitchens for the homeless. Each of them needing...

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