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Queen’s New Year’s Honours list recognises five Bedford heroes

Five people who live and work in Bedford Borough have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours. The New Year Honours List rewards the achievements and service of extraordinary people...
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Coronavirus survivor who lost hands and feet recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Bedfordian Caroline Coster, who lost her hands and feet due to complications after contracting coronavirus, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Four...
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Bedford COVID-19 heroes recognised in Queen’s New Year’s Honours list

Two people who have "gone the extra mile" to support the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bedford, have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours. Debbie Buck, a lead...
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New Year’s Honours list includes OBE for Bedford College’s Dawn Fitt

Pioneering female engineering educator, Dawn Fitt, of Bedford College, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours list...
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Letters to the editor: Give Dave an OBE

Regarding your story about Dave Denton (81-year-old Bedford window cleaner honoured at surprise party) This chap is an inspiration to the younger generation...
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Cranfield School of Management Director, Professor Lynette Ryals, awarded OBE

Professor Lynette Ryals, Director of Cranfield School of Management, has been awarded an OBE, for services to Higher Education in the New Year’s Honours List...
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