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A funfair ride at the Eid Bedford festival

Bedford’s Eid Festival returns, bigger and better than ever

Since 2015, Bedford’s Muslim community has been celebrating Eid with a family-friendly and inclusive festival at Kempston’s Addison Howard Park - and this year's promises to be even...
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Opinion: We are Bedford and we won’t be intimidated but there’s still work to be done

I'm not going to lie, last night I was concerned. Despite several off-the-record chats with police, the council and other organisations who gave me the impression that the chance...
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Police say no need for Bedfordians to change normal routines despite concerns fascists may target local areas

Bedfordshire Police have said they will have extra officers on duty tonight to keep residents safe and supported, but aren't currently advising residents or businesses to change their...
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Bedford Independent signs joint statement of solidarity against fascism, hate and misinformation

The Bedford Independent has signed a joint statement of solidarity with community groups across the Borough to support and protect the diverse communities that work hard...
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Calls for calm and to stop spread of misinformation after Bedford appears on ‘EDL’ protest list

Community organisations and Bedford & Kempston's MP have called for calm and asked people to stop spreading misinformation after Bedford appeared on a list reportedly highlighting...
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Bedford has strong links with the village of Al Walaja in Palestine, commemorated by a tree planted on the Embankment. Image: Bedford Friends of Al Walaja/Facebook

Plea for Bedford Borough Council to call for Gaza ceasefire ahead of rally this weekend

Bedford Borough Council has been asked to send a message of support to a West Bank village and to call for an immediate ceasefire for Gaza. Mr Rob Wall told last night’s...
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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...
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Monthly column: Celebrating our communities

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Bedford’s first ‘Street Iftar’ to take place in Harpur Square

Two community organisations are hosting the first 'street Iftar' in Bedford this Thursday (28 April) in Harpur Square. The Eid in Bedford Team and Islam Bedford are co-hosting...
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