Yolanda Copes-Stepney

New event series dedicated to supporting mental health starts today

A new series of online events, aimed at promoting support and awareness for mental health issues is starting today. Set up by Bedfordian, Yolanda Copes-Stepney, the series is designed to help tackle the...

Bedford campaigner creates ‘how to be anti-racist’ events for all

A campaigner from Bedford has created a series of online talks, discussions and Q&A's, designed to help people understand racism and take an anti-racist stance. Through her 'Speak On'...

Special Report: Bedford’s Black community speaks “racism is everyone’s issue”

Over the past week, people from all communities across Bedford have been sharing their thoughts, anger, pain and hopes in response to the killing of George Floyd. George Floyd...

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