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28 August 2026
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Homelessness

Fewer people sleeping rough in Bedford but there’s still work to do

The number of rough sleepers in Bedford has dropped by 33% in the last 12 months from 76 to 51 people on the streets overnight. Sam Price from Bedford's Homeless Partnership has...
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Record donations to SMART Prebend Centre but Bedford’s homeless still need help

Bedford's SMART Prebend Centre, which offers support for homeless and socially isolated people, says it's just £13,000 away from achieving the target for their annual...
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Police and Council tackle begging and anti-social behaviour in Bedford

Bedfordshire Police and Bedford Borough Council carried out a joint operation last week to tackle begging and anti-social behaviour, and offer homeless people in town the support...
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‘Dramatic surge of donations’ for SMART Prebend Centre thanks to Bedford Independent readers

SMART Prebend Centre have said "thank you" to Bedford Independent readers after our story about their Christmas Appeal created a dramatic surge of donations, helping them achieve...
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The Government are largely ignoring the significant problems facing our country

December: We are living in times of profound political significance which will shape all our futures. The stakes are high and the kind of Brexit that is delivered will impact our economy...
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Help Bedford’s homeless this Christmas with SMART Prebend Centre

SMART Prebend Centre has launched their annual appeal to raise funds to support the homeless and vulnerably housed in Bedford and they're aiming to raise £50,000.
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Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping is a clear priority for the Council

December: Last week was Homelessness Awareness Week in Bedford, and there was an impressive range of events and activities taking place in and around the town. I want to...
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