Dorian Alexis

Over 1,800 men in Bedford Borough helped by mental health support service

A mental health support service that is soon to celebrate its third anniversary says it has supported over 2,000 people in Bedford Borough since its launch. Band of Brothers Men Heal is a campaign...

Bedford Giving announces grants available to organisations supporting Bedford’s children and families

Bedford Giving has £80,000 worth of grants to distribute to local organisations which support children aged five and under and their families. The movement is looking for local...

World Record holder hosts free outdoor workout as part of World Mental Health Day

World-record holder, Alex Goulding, knows that exercise is vital to improving mental health and he's on a mission to encourage more men and women to take up fitness...

Moliterno family opens up in BBC documentary about male suicide

In September 2021, Bedford barber Fabio Moliterno took his own life after years of struggling with his mental health. A year on, his family have opened up and collaborated with the...

Grant for Bedford charity working to reduce gang and knife crime

A Bedford-based charity working with young people at risk of the gang and knife crime has been awarded a £5,000 grant by the borough council’s charitable trust. Samson’s Academy...

Samsons Academy initiative in the running for National Lottery ‘Project of the Year’

A Bedford project, which aims to support the LGBTQ community through a combination of boxing, martial arts and holistic support, is in the running for National Lottery Project of the Year...

BAME leaders say Bedfordshire PCC’s ‘racism accusation’ to local media is “disgraceful”

BAME leaders across Bedford have reacted strongly to comments made by Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Kathryn Holloway, who appeared to accuse the Bedford Independent...

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