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Aspire Awards host and CEO of Youth TV Urban Judge. Image YouthTV

Bedfordshire’s Young Talent takes centre stage at Inaugural YouthTV Aspire Awards 2026

Bedford Academy played host to an inspirational celebration of young people last week, as nominees in the inaugural Aspire Awards were recognised for their extraordinary...
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BedX at King's House, Bedford on 28 April. (l-r) Gidon Freeman, vice-president external affairs Universal Destinations & Experiences; Nick Platt, managing director, Luton Rising; Ashley Shorey-Mills, supply chain engagement director, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce; Kirsty Maynard, commercial director, THSP; Patrick Lyons, inward investment lead, Bedford Borough Council; Gina Bubbins, director of business partnerships, The Bedford College Group. Image: Duncan Jack Photography and Michael Thorn Photography.

BedX launches to help Bedfordshire businesses tap into Universal and Luton Airport growth

BedX has launched in Bedford to help local businesses access opportunities linked to Universal Studios and London Luton Airport investment. More than 400 businesses gathered at King’s House...
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YouthTV’s latest season of Afternoon Tea - The Conversations that matter to Young People recording February 2026. Image YouthTV

YouthTV launches Aspire Awards 2026 to celebrate Bedfordshire’s exceptional young people

A new awards programme has been launched this week to recognise the outstanding achievements of the young people in Bedfordshire and the organisations that...
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(l-R) Justin Richardson, Gina Bubbins and Robin Webber-Jones open up the student led Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce event on 10 February 2026. Image: The Bedford College Group

Bedford College students gain real-world experience hosting business networking event

Bedford College students took over hosting duties at a Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce networking meeting, gaining hands-on experience of how local businesses connect and work together...
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The tram from The Kingfisher collecting their SME Awards Bedford Business of the Year 2025. Image: Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Bedford celebrates business success at SME Bedfordshire Awards

Bedfordshire’s brightest businesses and standout individuals were celebrated this week as the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2025 reached their glittering finale. The awards ceremony took...
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Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce SME Bedfordshire Business Awards winners. Image: Events and PR

Bedford Borough businesses take home several wins at Bedfordshire Business Awards

Last week, the Bedfordshire Business Awards took place, celebrating Bedfordshire's top SME's (small and medium sized enterprises) at the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce...
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