Sarah Gallagher

Although the workshops don't take place until April 8 to 17, The Higgins recommended you book your place as soon as possible

Celebrate Earth Day with a whole host of Easter activities at The Higgins

Aquathlon winners of 2024

Calling all young athletes for the return of Bedford Junior Aquathlon

A person signing 'help' in BSL. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Bedford council introduces British Sign Language interpretation service

The Colour and Light exhibition opens on February 15

New Colour and Light exhibition to illuminate The Higgins Bedford

Borough Hall Bedford

Top Bedford councillors face criticism for not attending scrutiny meetings

Holocaust Memorial Day is to be held at the Anne Frank Tree in Bedford Park

Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked at Anne Frank Tree in Bedford Park

The library of things is coming to Bedford Central Library in January

Borrow tools, games and more as library of things comes to Bedford

Oasis Pool and, inset, Mohammad Yasin, MP for Bedford and Kempston

Bedford MP demands answers over Oasis Beach Pool's likely closure

The winners at this year's Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Record-breaking number take part in this year's Bedford Junior Aquathlon

Bedford Park bandstand. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Iconic bandstand in Bedford Park set to get a spring clean and refurb

Bedford Borough Council has launched Beyond Limits, a new initiative designed to promote physical activity and wellbeing for people with special educational needs and disabilities

New programme aims to increase physical activity for people with SEND

A new programme that aims to increase physical activity for people with special needs and disabilities has started in Bedford.

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Bedford athletes with their GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) certificates.

GLL awards for athletes in Bedford

Murder at the Museum is just one of a variety of activities on offer at The Higgins in Bedford to celebrate the free Fun Palaces event on October 5

Take part in a variety of exciting workshops aimed at all ages

Romanian Group members have their portrait taken

Portraits of Bedford’s community are showcased using photography from the past, ...

Every participant receives a medal, with trophies awarded to the top three finishers in each age group

Calling all young athletes: Bedford Junior Aquathlon to return

Bedford's Harpur Square will be the setting for a free two-day health and fitness extravaganza on August 21 and 22.

Get active with a free two-day event in Bedford's Harpur Square

Priory Country Park (pictured) along with Bedford Park, Addison Howard Park and Harrold-Odell Country Park have received the prestigious Green Flag Award for 2024

4 Bedford parks keep prestigious Green Flag awards

All Bedford libraries in the borough are hosting the Summer Reading Challenge from Saturday, July 13 through to Saturday, September 7

Bedford's libraries unveil their reading challenge

The Embankment at Bedford is always a blaze of colour in spring when the tulips are at the best. And every year when the blooms are over, the Council invites local community groups to have the bulbs for replanting in their area.

Grab some free tulip bulbs - courtesy of Bedford Council

Councillor Sarah Gallagher and Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool reopens after six months

Bedford Central Library has unveiled new facilities due to open on May 28

New parent and carer baby feeding area unveiled at Bedford Central Library

Join annual Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park event, at Bedford Park on Sunday, June 9

Popular Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park event returns to Bedford Park next month

The Bedford War Memorial along the Embankment is situated between two lovely gardens and was unveiled on 20 July 1922. It is the work of sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger.

Join a guided walk through Bedford to see its hidden gems and amazing history

Do you think a leisure village is what the town needs?

Feasibility study to look into state-of-the-art leisure village in Bedford

Oasis Beach Pool seen from above. Picture: TheBusinessVisuals.co.uk

Temporary closure for Bedford leisure facilities as new provider takes over

On the Wings of a Wire bird by Sophie Gresswell will be at The Higgins Bedford from February 3 to June 9 (Picture: Sophie Gresswell)

On the Wings of a Wire Bird exhibition soars into The Higgins Bedford

Fitnisa members participating in an all female class

Ladies-only fitness class in Bedford celebrates its 10th anniversary

Plans include the replacement of the running track at the Bedford International Athletic Stadium. Picture: Google Maps

'High-profile and unique' leisure village plan for Bedford announced

Plans include new purpose-built facility and refurbishment of existing assets

John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford.

Fusion Lifestyle replaced as new contractor to manage leisure centres announced

The winners of last year's awards - Photo Two-D Photography

Celebrate Bedford’s unsung sporting heroes as nominations for awards open

The Cultural Roots Sound System Museum. Picture: Bedford Borough Council

Iconic reggae and technological history exhibit arrives in Bedford

The poster celebrating The Higgins Bedford Fun Palace event on Saturday, October 7 Pic: Bedford Borough Council

Free Higgins Bedford Fun Palace event is a must for all the family this weekend

The Summer Reading Challenge 2023 launches at Bedford Borough Libraries on July 15

Summer Reading Challenge 2023 to launch at Bedford Borough Libraries  ​​​​​​​

Sam Holland

Better infrastructure needed as more homes built says Shortstown Tory candidate

Bus changes are 'making people late for work' a councillor claimed

Bus services changes and misleading timetables 'making people late for work'

No right turn sign

Council could soon have the power to enforce moving traffic violations

Borough Hall in Bedford

Green councillor loses her seat on Bedford Borough Council scrutiny committee

Cllr Sarah Gallagher

Former Liberal Democrat councillor defects to Tories over "disillusion with Bedf...

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