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National Lottery Funding for Coronation events
The National Lottery has made funding available to support events and activities celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III.
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Free crafts for children at Bedford Borough Libraries this half-term
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all…
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Bedford Borough continues to support families during half term break
For the February half term break, Bedford Borough Council will continue to provide supermarket vouchers to thousands of families who are entitled to income related free school meals.
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Vigil for Ukraine
Mayor Dave Hodgson, Councillors and residents will be holding a silent vigil for Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion on Friday 24 February at 6pm at Harpur Square in Bedford.
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New Bugs and Bees locations confirmed after more success
At a meeting of the Climate Change Committee this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson confirmed the new locations for rewilding and relaxed grass cutting to help save the bees and boost biodiversity across…
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Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, will visit Kempston Library
Bedford Borough Libraries is excited to welcome an award winning performance poet and children's author to one of its libraries. Following a previous postponement, Joseph Coelho, the Waterstones…
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£11.3m of Business Cases approved under Bedford Town Deal
The Bedford Town Deal Board has announced that four further business cases, which were submitted in 2022, have been approved by Central Government, giving the green light to start delivering the…
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Countryside Alliance Awards
Congratulations to The Fox Inn in Carlton and the Carlton Village Shop and Post Office who have been in shortlisted in the Countryside Alliance awards for the 'Best Regional Pub' and the 'Best…
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The Higgins Bedford celebrates LGBT+ History Month
The Higgins Bedford is celebrating LGBT+ History Month this February with a new art display and creative events for visitors to enjoy.
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Elstow Solar Farm exceeds expectations for energy and income generation
It is six months on from when Elstow Solar Farm first went operational, and it is already far exceeding expectations in terms of energy and income generation. The state-of-the-art solar farm has…
