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Bedford
Bedfordshire, East of England · population 92,407 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Bedford
Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire. At the 2021 Census, the population of its urban area was 167,446. Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire and seat of the Borough of Bedford local government district.
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CouncilOfsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating
Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.
Coventry33 minutes ago
CouncilHarrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor
Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.
Harrow33 minutes ago
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CouncilCity of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services
In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.
London42 minutes ago
Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap
The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.
Havering58 minutes ago
CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London1 hour ago
CouncilHounslow health services achieve top-level UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation
Health visiting, family hubs and children’s centres in Hounslow have earned the highest UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative award, reflecting rising breastfeeding rates and strengthened support for families.
Hounslow2 hours ago
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What's on in and around Bedford
Feels Like Home - The Bowl
Tomorrow, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End
Daikoku Nights - The Bowl
Wed 7 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End
Bonjour - The Bowl
Thu 8 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End
'Henry Ford' - The Bowl
Fri 9 Oct, 17:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End
Death of Guitar Pop
Fri 9 Oct, 18:30Esquires, Bedford
Saturday Session - The Bowl
Sat 10 Oct, 09:00Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Church End
Days out around Bedford
View allBedford Boer War Memorial
Bedford · 0.1 miles
War Memorial, 2nd Boer War; unveiled 2nd June 1904; designed by Leon Joseph Chavillard
Lime Kiln Vault
Bedford · 0.1 miles
Former lime kiln thought to have been used in the construction of Bedford Castle ca. 1100. Now covered by 1990s development of Castle Quay, it can be viewed through a window in the side of the building.
The Higgins
Bedford · 0.1 miles
Museum and Art Gallery with local focus, bringing together the Higgins Fine & Decorative arts collections, the former Bedford Gallery, and Bedford Museum in the former Higgins Brewery.
John Bunyan museum
Bedford · 0.1 miles
Collection of artifacts and information related to the life of John Bunyan, 17th Centrury Puritan preacher and author of The Pilgrim's Progress, who was imprisoned for his beliefs. Tu-Sa 11 Saturdays only November, January, and early February, 11am to 4pm
Priory Wildlife Garden
Newnham · 1.2 miles
Priory Country Park is managed for people and wildlife. There are habitats from meadows to reedbeds, quiet walks for all, fishing, boating, play areas and bird hides.
Mooring Tower
Cotton End · 3.1 miles
This is where the R101 airship launched from, as described in Bill Hannack's book "Fatal Flight: The True Story of Britain's Last Great Airship". See this diagram: https://youtu.be/ixxXhZVFXxQ?t=603
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Nando's
3 High Street, Bedford
The Swan
1 High Street, Bedford
River Coffee
5 High Street, Bedford
Russo Hairdressing
7 High Street, Bedford
McDonald's
9 High Street, Bedford
High Street Dental Practice
11 High Street, Bedford
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