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28 August 2026
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Bedfordshire’s Young Talent takes centre stage at Inaugural YouthTV Aspire Awards 2026

Bedford Academy played host to an inspirational celebration of young people last week, as nominees in the inaugural Aspire Awards were recognised for their extraordinary...
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Bedford Academy claims top spot for sixth form progress in new DfE data

Bedford Academy says new DfE data shows its sixth form has the highest A-level progress in Bedford, with an above average Value Added score of +0.36. Bedford Academy says it is the...
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Young Carer 2024 Charlie Lloyd (r) with Heart Academies Trust's David Morris., Image: Bedford Independent.

They put family first every day, now let’s put them first. Nominate a young carer as an Everyday Hero

Nominations are open for the Young Carer of the Year category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, celebrating under-18s in Bedford Borough who care for loved ones...
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Young Carer 2024 Charlie Lloyd (r) with Heart Academies Trust's David Morris., Image: Bedford Independent.

“It’s just sort of living for me”: Young carer on being recognised as Bedford Independent Everyday Hero

With nominations now open for the 2025 ‘Everyday Hero Awards’, there’s no better time than now to look back on previous winners and celebrate all their achievements and hard work... 
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l-r Anna Crawte, Director of Education; Chris Hilliard, chair of governors; Caroline Skingsley, headteacher; David Morris, CEO of HEART Academies Trust. Image: HEART

New chapter for Goldington Green Academy as it joins HEART

Goldington Green Academy has joined HEART Academies Trust, giving the Bedford primary school access to shared expertise, strong governance and staff development while keeping...
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Young Carers of the Year Highly Commended Leighton Curtis, Isabelle McCready and Mollie-Marie Gadsby with David Morris from Heart Academies Trust

Help us to recognise Bedford’s selfless young carers as everyday heroes

Nominations are now open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2024 in partnership with The Harpur Trust, and one of the awards recognises the incredible...
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Young Carer of the Year Isla Keep (r) with David Morris from Heart Academies Trust at the Quarry Theatre for Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2022

Everyday Heroes Awards: Let’s show a young carer how important they are

As we go through each category for this year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, one category stands out. Today we're looking at the Young...
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App helping Bedford families find things to do turns one today

A free app and website that showcases 50 fun activities for parents and carers in Bedford to do with their little ones celebrates its first birthday today. The app includes things to do...
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Bedford's Everyday Heroes winners 2021

More time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero as entries extended

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and due to significant interest we've extended the nominations for another week. The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes...
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Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Announcing our new Young Carers Award

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year to recognise people who have made a difference...
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