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The Bedford Physical Education Old Students’ Association (BPEOSA) proudly announces the launch of ‘Stanny’s Stus’. It’s an evocative photographic exhibition presented in partnership with The Higgins Bedford and funded by Arts Council England and BPEOSA.

Will Hunt, the long-serving former councillor and Honorary Alderman of Bedford Borough, has died.

This October, The Higgins Bedford will burst into life with the return of Fun Palaces, a vibrant community celebration filled with free, hands-on activities and events designed for all ages.

Bedford Borough Council’s Sports Development team is excited to announce that the much-loved Bedford Junior Aquathlon will return on Sunday 12 October 2025.

Councillors across Bedford Borough are telling us about their favourite books as part of our Year of Reading.

And this week Councillor Paul Edmonds had no hesitation in selecting one of the most famous sci-fi tomes of all time: Frank Herbert’s Dune.

Bedford Borough Council is delighted to announce the exciting new Autumn term of the hugely popular Active Adults programme, with bookings opening Tuesday (2 September) at 12.30pm.

Councillors across Bedford Borough are telling us about their favourite books as part of our Year of Reading.

And this week Councillor David Sawyer told us about the latest tome he has completed - A Calamity of Souls by David Baldacci, a gripping legal thriller.

Bedford Borough Council has been left “shocked and disgusted” after being told East West Rail is proposing to demolish a further 10 properties in Ashburnham Road – including multiple flats and long-established local businesses.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing chewing gum cleaning project funded by the Chewing Gum Task Force. Targeted clean-up efforts are underway in Bedford town centre.

Bedford Borough Council is reminding all residents to respond to the Annual Canvass and to check if they need to reapply for a postal vote to ensure they are ready to vote in future elections.