Police confirm body of 62-year-old woman found in river near Barkers Lane
Police looking for a missing woman have found a body in the River Great Ouse in Bedford. In a comment on their Twitter page, Bedfordshire Police said: “We have confirmed a body…
Bedford Blues Greene King IPA Championship live streaming plans confirmed
The live streaming arrangements for the new RFU Championship season have been confirmed today. Matches will be available via championshiprugby.co.uk/live-streams on a pay per view basis…
Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards: Campaigner of the Year nominees
Today we’re looking at Bedford Borough’s tireless campaigners and giving you a short insight into why they’ve been nominated. The winners will be announced on 25 March 2021 at 7:30 pm on our website…
Witness appeal following Carrick Road knifepoint robbery of food delivery driver
Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information following an aggravated robbery on a food delivery driver in Carrick Road, Bedford yesterday (Wednesday). At around 8.15pm, the driver was…
Lateral flow testing introduced from 8 March for all school and college aged children
As schools and colleges prepare for all students to return from next Monday (8 March), the government has confirmed that regular lateral flow testing will take place to help keep…
Consultation to extend LibraryPlus to Kempston and Putnoe Libraries begins
Extended opening hours and greater flexibility for users of Putnoe and Kempston Libraries are being cited as benefits of the LibraryPlus scheme that Bedford Borough Council…
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: How will East-West rail impact Bedford?
In the fourth of a series of articles on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc (OxCam Arc), the Bedford Independent looks at East-West Rail. It’s the largest transport project in the OxCam Arc…