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Teen strongman, Liam Stringer lifting weights at the Northamptonshire Strongest Man event

16-year old Bedfordian eyes Strongman Games debut in Florida

A 16-year old powerhouse from Wixams is on the hunt for funding to travel to Florida to compete in the Official Strongman Games, after winning the junior version of 'Midlands Strongest Man'...
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A group of young runners before the Wixams Junior Parkrun in July 2026

Get involved with the instant hit of Wixams junior parkrun

On Sunday, 12 July, Wixams hosted its first junior parkrun, with runners and families labelling it an "instant hit", allowing it to to return every Sunday morning as a weekly fixture of the community...
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Young Bedfordians taking part in a gymnastics class as part of summer holiday activities in Wixams Image supplied by empr

Free summer holiday activity programme returns to Wixams for local families

Four weeks of free summer holiday activities are returning to Wixams to support local families with cost-of-living pressures while providing sports, crafts, and inclusive SEND sessions...
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Site Manager Andrew Webb, pictured in his PPE, received a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Award. Image: untypical Group.

Wixams site manager wins top national housebuilding award

Andrew Webb, site manager at the Tilia Homes development in Wixams, has received a prestigious NHBC Pride in the Job Award recognising excellence in housebuilding...
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(l-r) Steph Eccles, Becky Wells, Leanne Watkin, Ashley Bennett who support passengers and emergency responders following the fatal rail collision south of Bedford on 19 June 2026. Image: 1st Wixams Scouts.

Wixams Scouts praised after stepping up to help following rail collision

Volunteers from 1st Wixams Scout Group helped support stranded passengers and emergency responders following the fatal train collision near Bedford, collecting and distributing food and water late...
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Fun runners at the Wixams Community 5k run

Charity grants available now as Wixams community run proves a hit

Runners of all ages were out in force through Wixams Town Park at the end of May, as the town celebrated its annual community fun run. And with the event raising money for local causes...
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Lady Justice. Image: Sang Hyun Cho

High Court injunction granted over unauthorised development off A6 near Wilstead

Bedford Borough Council has secured a High Court injunction preventing further development and occupation of land off the A6 between Wilstead and Wixams. The interim injunction, granted...
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Wixams Medical Center, artists impression - Corner View Image Urban&Civic

Plans submitted for long-awaited Wixams GP surgery

Plans for a new GP surgery in Wixams serving 15,000 patients have been submitted, alongside wider town centre proposals including shops, community space and sports facilities...
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Kempston Bedfordshire Bedford on a map Image SevenMaps Shutterstock

What £300k Really Buys You in Different Parts of Bedford

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Mayor Tom Wootton with councillors and officers of Bedford Borough Council outside the new What's On Hub

Monthly column: Delivering for Bedford Borough by investing in opportunity

As a local Council, we are proud to be a force for growth, helping to drive prosperity across Bedford Borough. That means championing major investment and attracting new opportunities...
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