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Letters: Bedford campaigners mount roadside protest against the “genocide” in Gaza

On Saturday, 27 September, more than 60 Bedfordians held a roadside protest and peace rally on Bedford High Street. The protest was organised by Bedford Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC)...

Coalition stages ‘end the war’ rally in Kempston

People from faith groups, trade unions, politicians, activists and British Palestinians will be joining together on Thursday (6 June) to hold a 'Coalition for Gaza' rally. The Bedford Palestinian...

Drivers told to anticipate road closures ahead of Palestine peace march and rally

Bedford Borough Council has issued details of road closures in Bedford on Saturday (2 March) due to a march taking place between De Parys Avenue and the Embankment. The march, organised by...

Plea for Bedford Borough Council to call for Gaza ceasefire ahead of rally this weekend

Bedford Borough Council has been asked to send a message of support to a West Bank village and to call for an immediate ceasefire for Gaza. Mr Rob Wall told last night’s...

Podcast shares memories of Nelson Mandela’s historic visit to Bedford

On 7 April, 2000 Nelson Mandela came to Bedford to rededicate the bust of his friend and mentor Trevor Huddleston who was born in Bedford in 1913. The visit...

Breaking news: Controversial Yarl’s Wood plans withdrawn by Home Office

The Home Office will today confirm that it is withdrawing plans to house 200 asylum seekers at Yarl's Wood in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire. The controversial plans, which involved housing up to 200 asylum seekers in portakabin...

Bishop of Bedford signs open letter of concern over asylum seeker accommodation at Yarl’s Wood

The Bishop of Bedford is among more than 70 people of faith, community representatives and concerned citizens who have written an open letter to the Home Office expressing concern about the proposal to temporarily accommodate...

Home Office faces legal action over ‘immoral’ and ‘unlawful’ plans at Yarl’s Wood

A Bedford resident is threatening the Home Office with legal action over its plan to house asylum seekers at the Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre near Thurleigh. Rosie Newbigging is opposing the Home Office plans to house up to 200 asylum seekers...

Concerns raised over plans to house 200 asylum seekers at Yarl’s Wood

MPs, Bedford’s Mayor, local councillors and community groups have raised concerns over plans to house asylum seekers at Yarl’s Wood, north of Bedford. Up to 200 men could...

“Please do as much as you can to prevent racism” – Kempston girl’s plea to Prime Minister

An 11-year-old Kempston girl has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to plea with him to do "as much as you can to prevent racism". Martha, who attends Camerstone Lower...

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