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What does the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire do? The ancient role explained

The role of High Sheriff dates back more than 1,000 years. Here’s what the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire does today, how the role began and why it still matters. Today, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire...

Bedfordshire’s new High Sheriff wants to champion kindness, volunteers and young people

New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Ismail Anilmis has pledged to champion kindness, volunteering and opportunities for young people during his year in office. Ismail, a well-known Bedfordshire...

Bedford’s King’s Honours recipients recognised by HM Lord-Lieutenant

The King’s representative of Bedfordshire, HM Lord-Lieutenant Susan Lousada, has honoured Damian Hopkins for his award of a CBE for his services to Retail and Fashion at a recent presentation...

VIP guest officially opens Brickhill Primary School’s new library

Brickhill Primary welcomed a VIP guest this week to open the school's brand-new library space. The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Russell Beard, was treated to a tour of the school by the Head Boy and...

Bedfordshire two from two after Northumberland win at Bedford School

The High Sheriff was in attendance, as Bedfordshire CCC secured a four wicket win at Bedford School to go top of NCCA Eastern Division Two...

High Sheriff’s charity tennis tournament coming to Riverside this Friday

Riverside Tennis Club is the host for one of the High Sheriff's first charity events with a doubles tennis tournament the main event...

Here they are – the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes 2022

Bedford's everyday heroes were celebrated last week (Thursday) in a glittering event at The Quarry Theatre on St Peter's Street in recognition of everything they do to make our borough a great place to live...

Riverside to host tennis tournament in aid of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire charities

Riverside Tennis Club has been selected as the host for a summer charity event in aid of five charities chosen by the new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire...

Photos: Bedford’s Street Iftar attracts 1,500 attendees

Around 1,500 people attended this year's Street Iftar at Bedford Corn Exchange, organised by the town's Muslim community...

Local estate agent, auctioneer and charity fundraiser installed as High Sheriff of Bedfordshire

Russell Beard has been installed as The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2023/2024, being sworn in at a ceremony at Bedford Modern School this afternoon (Friday). Bedfordian, Russell...

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