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A County Service of Thanksgiving to be held at St Paul’s Church for Her Majesty

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, a County Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her life will be held this Sunday (18 September) at The County Church of St Paul Bedford. The service will be held in the presence of...

Bedford remembers: Her Majesty the Queen’s visits to our Borough

With the passing of our Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, Bedford has been remembering the times she visited Bedford Borough. The Queen visited our Borough with Prince Philip...

Bedford Hospital staff remember the day Her Majesty the Queen opened Cygnet Wing

As the nation celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend, staff at Bedford Hospital recall the day that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened the new Women’s and Children's...

Bedford Schoolboys to play leading roles in Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Two former Bedford Schoolboys, known as Old Bedfordians, are playing leading roles in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations tomorrow (2 June). Lt. Colonel James Shaw...

Council to waive road closure fees to help streets celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in style

In order to help residents celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee this June, Bedford Borough Council is waiving its road closure fee for street parties. The four-day bank holiday weekend from...

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