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Letters: We need change to support young people in Bedford properly

Everyone’s Gang is at the very forefront of what is happening on the youth front in Bedford Borough. Through our referral programmes, Resist and Breakout, we meet those young people most...

Opinion: Youth-friendly spaces are essential for the future of Bedford

Bedford borough has a strong community, but young people between 16 and 18 can’t help but feel they are missing out. Despite large events such as the River Festival and the...

Opinion: Bedford’s young people are ambitious and engaged, so why is it so difficult to get a job?

It's always been a struggle for young people to find jobs, and while this is a national issue, I wanted to see what was keeping young people living and studying in Bedford from finding employment...

Cost-of-living crisis continues to affect young people in Bedford Borough

The cost of living crisis is affecting the whole of the UK, and Bedford is no exception. Young people are particularly affected, with many struggling to find jobs and afford transport...

Bedford to get new Youth Hub as Government targets rising youth unemployment

Young people in Bedford are set to benefit from a new Government-backed Youth Hub bringing employment, education and wellbeing support together under one roof. The hub will be one of almost...

Bedfordshire’s new High Sheriff wants to champion kindness, volunteers and young people

New High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Ismail Anilmis has pledged to champion kindness, volunteering and opportunities for young people during his year in office. Ismail, a well-known Bedfordshire...

Monthly column: We must deliver for young people in Bedfordshire

Young people across Bedfordshire are being let down by this Government time and time again. Since being elected as our MP in 2024, I have made it a priority to put young people at the heart...

Opinion: From lost memories to new beginnings, how Bedford can revive Aspects Leisure Park

Located between Bedford town Centre and Priory Country Park, Aspects Leisure Park lies desolate and forgotten following the closing of the Cineworld cinema. Once a place of laughter...

Bedford Giving research finds mental health, online bullying and things to do “massive challenges” for young people

Bedford Giving, the movement committed to increasing opportunities for young people in Bedford, has published new research which highlights mental health, online bullying and not enough...

New movement launched to help Bedford’s younger generations

A brand new movement, which aims to tackle what Bedfordians feel are the biggest challenges facing young people in Bedford Borough is being launched this week, and the Bedford Independent is backing...

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