Varun Bandi

Open Day celebrates four years of wheelchair racing at Bedford Athletics Stadium

After four years, Bedford's sole team of wheelchair racers celebrated an anniversary this weekend by hosting an Open Day...

Everyday Heroes Awards: Do you know a young Bedfordian who is a local hero?

We’re highlighting each category for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards and today we’re looking at the Young Achiever award. Our Everyday Heroes Awards 2021...

Bedford wheelchair racer wins national medals on historic day for Bedford Athletics Club

Bedford and County Athletics Club’s Varun Bandi competed in the National Junior Wheelchair Racing Championships at Coventry on Saturday 3rd July., winning three medals on a historic weekend for the club...

Everyday Heroes winners: These are the people who make Bedford brilliant

The wait is now over and the winners of the 2020 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, have now been announced. Thank you to all of...

Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Young Achiever nominees

As we continue our build-up to the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, we’re taking a closer look at the nominees in each...

High five to Bedford’s sporting champions at annual awards

Bedford's sporting champions including athletes, coaches and clubs have been given a high five at this year's Bedford Sports Awards which celebrate their dedication, hard work and success...

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