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(l-r) Everyday Heroes Award winner Frankie Pickup and Arabella who are now raising money for Frankie's school. Image: The Pickup family

“She is a superhero”: 10-year-old from Bedford onto next mission after Everyday Heroes Award win

After winning the Everyday Hero Award last year in the individual fundraiser of the year category, Frankie Pickup, 10, from Bedford, is onto her next challenge. The ten-year-old won...
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Copper Beard Estate Agents first premises on Castle Road opened on 1 February 1986. Image: Cooper Beard

Cooper Beard reflects on 40 years of homes, charity and community in Bedford

From 1% fees in the Thatcher boom to selling an estimated 11,000 homes, Bedford estate agency Cooper Beard is celebrating 40 years in business and a long track record of community...
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Proposed development on land south Of Goldington Road, Bedford Screenshot Planning Committee 25 March 2024 Image: LDRS

Approval for development of employment and riverside site on Goldington Road

Outline plans for an employment site to the east of Bedford have been approved by the borough council. Last night (25 March) Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved the plans...
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The Bedfordshire CCC squad before the game vs Northumberland at Bedford School in July 2023

Bedfordshire two from two after Northumberland win at Bedford School

The High Sheriff was in attendance, as Bedfordshire CCC secured a four wicket win at Bedford School to go top of NCCA Eastern Division Two...
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Riverside to host tennis tournament in aid of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire charities

Riverside Tennis Club has been selected as the host for a summer charity event in aid of five charities chosen by the new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire...
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State-of-the-art ‘Woo Woo Loo’ to be officially opened at Mile Road Allotments

A state-of-the-art eco toilet will be officially opened at Mile Road Allotments on 1 April and the VIP event will be among the first official... duties of the incoming High...
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Local estate agent, auctioneer and charity fundraiser installed as High Sheriff of Bedfordshire

Russell Beard has been installed as The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 2023/2024, being sworn in at a ceremony at Bedford Modern School this afternoon (Friday). Bedfordian, Russell...
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Sharnbrook Academy defends ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted rating

An over-subscribed secondary school in Bedfordshire has defended its latest Ofsted rating, saying that had the inspection taken place after its latest exam results were published...
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Property: House prices defy the economy

The British fixation on the weather and house prices are without equal and right now both are hot. The imbalance of available property to sell and consumer demand continues to drive...
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Bedford Independent’s Property Portal is the perfect place for modern estate and letting agents

A popular Bedford Estate agent has said they cannot think of a better publisher than the Bedford Independent that can "give a local estate agent such complete coverage." Cooper Beard Estate...
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