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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 to be marked at Russell Park and The Higgins Bedford
By Amy |

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 to be marked at Russell Park and The Higgins Bedford

Bedford Borough Council and the Bedford Council of Faiths will once again come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, with a ceremony taking place by the Anne Frank Tree in Russell Park on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 at 12.30pm, followed by related events and opportunities for reflection at The Higgins Bedford.

Local hospices and NHS join forces to launch one number helping anyone receiving palliative care to live well 
By Amy |

Local hospices and NHS join forces to launch one number helping anyone receiving palliative care to live well 

People living in Luton and Bedfordshire needing advice, support, or guidance on palliative and end-of-life care now have one clear way to access advice and support, by calling NHS 111 and selecting Option 4. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Universal planning green light, a huge step for Bedford and local business
By Amy |

Universal planning green light, a huge step for Bedford and local business

Bedford has just taken a huge step closer to welcoming Universal Destinations and Experiences.

Love your leftovers: feast smart and waste less in Bedford Borough this Christmas
By Amy |

Love your leftovers: feast smart and waste less in Bedford Borough this Christmas

With Christmas on the horizon, Bedford Borough Council is supporting Love Food Hate Waste’s nationwide festive campaign encouraging residents to ‘Love Your Leftovers: Feast Smart and Waste Less’ – helping households save food, money and time this festive season.

Bedford Borough’s sporting heroes celebrated at 30th anniversary awards
By Amy |

Bedford Borough’s sporting heroes celebrated at 30th anniversary awards

Bedford Borough Council’s Sports Development team has celebrated the 30th Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of local athletes, clubs, volunteers and schools at a special anniversary ceremony attended by more than 550 guests at the Bedford Corn Exchange.

Bedford Borough Council announces drainage and highway maintenance works on Paula Radcliffe Way
By Amy |

Bedford Borough Council announces drainage and highway maintenance works on Paula Radcliffe Way

Bedford Borough Council will be carrying out new drainage and highway maintenance works on Paula Radcliffe Way from Monday, 5th January 2026, for approximately 30 days.