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28 August 2026
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Family Action warns thousands of children across East of England could wake up without presents this Christmas

Family Action warns that thousands of children across the East of England could wake up without presents this Christmas, as its Toy Appeal seeks to bring hope and dignity to struggling families...
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Council’s Food Strategy to support Borough’s most vulnerable and tackle childhood obesity

Overwhelming cross-party support for a motion tabled by the Green Party, is calling on Bedford Borough Council's Executive to produce a Food Strategy to address inequality, poverty and...
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Emergency cash pot to help Bedfordians to eat and get basic essentials

An emergency cash pot of more than £178,700 has been created to help people who are struggling to afford food and essentials during the covid crisis in Bedford. The money has been...
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Poorer Bedford men and women dying up to 11 years earlier

Men and women living in poverty in Bedford Borough are likely to die up to 11 years earlier than their more fortunate neighbours according to a new report. Ian Brown, the council’s...
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Bedford Blues team up with BLCF to tackle food and fuel poverty

The Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) has teamed up with the Bedford Blues to launch the Surviving Winter Appeal to support the 41,700 households...
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