Detectives launch murder investigation after body found between Carlton and Turvey
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in north Bedfordshire last Thursday (1 July). The body was found close to a farm track in fields off Turvey Road, between…
Beds Police awarded more than £7 million to tackle violence, exploitation and organised crime
Ministers have recognised the extraordinary challenges faced by Bedfordshire Police and awarded them their largest-ever grant. Over £7m – as two batches of £3.6m – has been given to the force to…
Letters: Football celebrations happen ‘once in a blue moon’ so please allow us this tradition
I would like to address the letter published by Bedford Independent on 05/07/2021 and address some of the hyperboles written in the letter. Firstly, if you’re going to address a letter to a group of people…
Bedford Under 13 cricketers reach regional finals with county cup victory
The Under 13’s at Bedford Cricket Club have a rich history, with the 2017 side reaching the last 4 nationally, and the current crop are on their way to emulating them…
Monthly column: Football might be coming home, but don’t let Coronavirus!
Is football coming home? Maybe, possibly, hopefully. Massive congratulations to England, and Italy, Spain and Denmark, who have made it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2021…
Letters: Football fans can cheer in front of their TVs but please leave the rest of us in peace
From time to time many of us are lucky enough to have some event to celebrate. It’s one of the many things that make life worth living. Unfortunately, some people don’t know where to draw the line…