We’re Leaping for Lulu to help raise money for her life saving treatment
On 19 May people will be jumping from the top of a 125 foot tower at Twinwoods Adventure to raise money for 5-year-old Lulu De Vries so she can get life-saving treatment in…
Be part of the ‘Bedford in a Day’ project on Saturday 22 June
This summer, the Bedford Independent is partnering with Explore Bedford and the Bedford Clanger to launch an ambitious, Borough-wide photography project…
Bedford’s Castle Mound gets much needed repairs
Repairs are being carried out on Bedford’s Castle Mound this week to repair damage to the canopy roof and also install climbing deterrents to areas around the site…
Don’t fall foul of drone legislation in the skies above Bedford

Just look at any social media page and you’re likely to see spectacular photographs or videos from drones being flown over places like Bedford. Drones are clearly here to stay and…
We Are Bedford reaches 17,000 members

The We Are Bedford facebook group has reached a significant milestone today, welcoming its 17,000 member. Created as part of the We Are Bedford event in 2010, that helped…
Bedfordians will help choose our next Police Chief Constable
Bedfordians are being invited to help question candidates for the position of Police Chief Constable at a bid to open up the interview process for the county’s top police…
Your Bedford weekend starts here: 17 -19 May 2019

We’re got the cream of Bedford’s cultural offering for you this weekend. Live music, DJs, vintage pop ups, guided walks, theatre and more. Enjoy!