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Council renews plea for assistance to Ukrainian refugees fleeing war

It has been almost two-and-a-half years since Russia began their invasion of Ukraine and while a number of Bedfordians have stepped up to the plate to assist Ukrainian refugees, Bedford Borough Council...

Bedford-based Ukrainian artist exhibits work in Parliament to mark anniversary of invasion

A Ukranian artist living in Bedford has exhibited her work at the Houses of Parliament to mark the one-year anniversary since Russian forces invaded her home country...

Monthly column: Supporting our Ukrainian guests

It has now been more than 22 weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine and whilst it has dropped off the front pages the conflict continues. Bedford Borough is now home to nearly 300...

Bedford Borough seek bike donations for Ukrainian families

Bedford residents are urged to have unused bikes at the ready to help Ukrainian families get out and about. Bedford Borough Council are seeking used bike donations to help families...

Ukrainian Artists give something back to Bedford with free arts workshops

Bedford Based Ukrainian artists have “given something back” to the community that helped them by running free arts workshops with school children. Married artists Sergey and Maria Came to Bedford as refugees...

Mayor says council is “working with Ukrainians” after calls to provide asylum support

Bedford's Mayor has said the council is already "working with a number of Ukrainians" to support their application for asylum in the Borough following the invasion of their country by...

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