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28 August 2026
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John Bunyan

Blue plaque to commemorate WWII and BBC history of Bunyan Meeting

Bedford's historical World War II connection to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is being honoured with the unveiling of a blue plaque on the side of Bunyan Meeting on Mill Street...
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Archbishop of Canterbury to preach in Bedford to celebrate 350th John Bunyan anniversary

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Reverend Dr Justin Welby will be preaching at Bunyan Meeting later this month to celebrate the 350th anniversary of John Bunyan...
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Hometown tourist

‘Bloke from Yorkshire’ visits Bedford and reminds us all what a great town it is

We're often guilty of taking for granted what's right on our doorstep, and never more so than when it comes to the beauty of Bedford...
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Pilgrim’s Progress on the big screen for another weekend in Bedford

This weekend, Bedfordians have another chance to catch the animated version of the Pilgrim's Progress on the big screen. Following several sell out...
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Second screening guaranteed after Pilgrim’s Progress film sells out

Bedford VUE cinema has confirmed that it will be adding a second screening of the animated version of the Pilgrim's Progress, after the first performance...
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Peoples’ progress as John Bunyan film gets Bedford screening

A new animated film of the Pilgrim's Progress will be screened in Bedford - the hometown of author John Bunyan - following a campaign backed by the Bedford...
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Campaigners want Pilgrim’s Progress film screened in Bedford

A campaign is underway to persuade Cineworld Bedford to screen the new animated adaption of A Pilgrim’s Progress.  The film launches nationwide on Friday...
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Elstow Abbey Church open day to launch community hall fundraiser

A £750,000 appeal to build a community hall from the ruins of Hillersden Hall next to the historic Elstow Abbey Church is being launched this weekend...
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The singer/songwriter Tom Grennan at the top of a step ladder by the Esquires' sign where it says "SOLD OUT TONIGHT TOM GRENNAN"

Are you even a Bedfordian if you haven’t done at least 20 of these?

We all know Bedford is a great place to live, but what does it mean to be a true Bedfordian? The people at Explore Bedford think they know what it takes to follow in the footsteps of...
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Local author says Bedford can do more to celebrate John Bunyan

A local author says Bedford needs to make more of its most famous son, John Bunyan and his book The Pilgrim's Progress, which is the third most published book in history...
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