Two people in hospital after “massive fight” on Prebend Street
Two people have been taken to hospital after a “massive fight” on Bedford’s Prebend street this evening (23 April). Police were called shortly after 5pm…
Rugby fans set for a treat as The Devonshire Arms host “An evening with…”
Popular Bedford pub the Devonshire Arms and the Bedford Independent are hosting an exclusive ‘Evening with…’ event that Bedford Blues fans won’t want to miss…
Speed cameras are of no benefit to Bedford
I would like to ask Bedford Independent readers what their opinion is on average speed cameras. I have recently seen a few electoral notices on the installation of average…
Bedford Hospital must keep historic nursery rhyme tiles
Bedford Hospital’s application to remove over 20 historic nursery rhyme tiles has been rejected by Bedford Borough Council. The hospital said the application was made after…
Bedford Mayoral hustings was a welcome event in uncertain times
I would like to congratulate the organisers of the Bedford Borough Mayoral hustings on 18 April for organising a much needed event. Both the BBC [Three Counties Radio] and the Bedford Independent…
Bedford Town celebrate new stadium sponsor with playoff position
There’s a bright future for Bedford Town F.C. as they secured the three points needed to guarantee a playoff position and announced a major new sponsorship deal. Before Monday’s…
Kempston Rovers salvage much needed point
Dean Dummett bundled in a late goal to net Rovers a point on Easter Monday, a result which leaves their visitors North Leigh running through all sorts of permutations…
HEART Academies Trust announce new CEO
HEART Academies Trust has appointed a new CEO to oversee the running of Bedford Academy and three primaries: Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown…