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Green light given to Muslim faith cemetery in Box End, Kempston

A cemetery for the Muslim faith is set to be built in Kempston after Bedford Borough Council gave the plans the green light. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of...

Anonymous leaflet opposes 200m relocation of Bedford Islāmic Centre

A planning application to move the Bedford Islāmic Centre less than 200 metres along Midland Road has led to an unsigned leaflet being sent to nearby...

Celebrate the breaking of the fast with Bedford Muslim community’s virtual Iftar

Bedford’s Muslim community is keeping the spirit of Ramadan alive with an online Iftar to bring people together – and everyone is invited...

Sun shines on Kempston as thousands celebrate Eid in Bedford

A couple of brief showers early yesterday afternoon gave way to sunshine for yesterday's Eid in Bedford festival (16 Jun), an annual celebration organised by seven mosques...

Bedfordshire Police increase patrols at mosques after New Zealand terrorist attack

Bedfordshire Police have said they are increasing patrols around mosques in the area following the terrorist attack in New Zealand. The decision to increase patrols comes after...

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