Bus company found guilty after woman killed at Bedford Bus Station

A bus company has been found guilty of failing to protect and safeguard the health and safety of pedestrians after a woman was killed when she was hit by a lorry at Bedford Bus Station…
Police chase into Kempston ends in arrest
A dramatic police chase from Bedford into Kempston this morning (18 July) has ended with an arrest. Police officers spotted a suspicious vehicle on Ampthill Road, Bedford just…
Harrold Co-op ram raided
A man has been arrested after the Co-op in Harrold was ram raided early this morning (18 July). Police were called to the store on the village High Street just before 4:30 this morning. The ram raid…
Bedfringe interview: Zoe Lyons

This Sunday, the ‘Best of’ Castle Comedy comes the the Quarry Theatre as part of the Bedfringe Festival. The lineup features Brennan Reece and headliner…
Teenager arrested after aggravated burglary in Brickhill
A teenager has been arrested after he was caught red-handed breaking into a shop in Brickhill, Bedford. Cops were called just after midnight this morning (18 July) to reports of a…
Eagle Travel: Why use a travel agency?

Welcome to our first column for the Bedford Independent. Eagle Travel on Goldington Road, Bedford was founded 28 years ago and is a proudly independent ABTA & ATOL bonded travel business…
Is this the man behind Wyboston sexual assault?
An e-fit of a man thought to be behind a sexual attack in Wyboston last month has been issued as Police renew their appeal for witnesses and information in a bid to catch the attacker. On 28 June…
Your Bedford weekend starts here: 19 – 21 July 2019

Hang onto your hats, it’s a bumper weekend in B-town… All weekend Bedfringe events are taking place all weekend at the Quarry Theatre and the Place. Comedy, drama, dance, spoken word plus live music on the Garden Stage programmed by the blender boys. Check out the website for full details of everything going on. Friday & […]