Five star Blues see off Richmond under Friday night lights
Another try for Seán French was the highlight of another five star performance from Bedford Blues as they saw off Richmond under the Friday night lights…
“Watershed moment” as Bedford Independent joins other independent publishers on Google News Showcase
The Bedford Independent has been accepted, alongside 45 other independent titles across the UK, as a provider of high-quality journalism on Google News Showcase, so we can better…
Lack of funding means Bedford healthcare not “keeping up with population growth”
A lack of funding means the NHS is “just shuffling rooms” instead of providing the space needed to improve primary care access, Bedford’s mayor has said. Earlier this year, Bedfordshire, Luton…
Letters: Bedford businesses can help reduce food waste too
Food waste action week ran from the 7-13 March. In the UK we throw away 4.5 million tonnes of edible food every year. This generates 25 tonnes of CO2 and contributes 5.4% of total UK…
Monthly column: Spring budget was a missed opportunity to unleash Britain’s potential
With the cost of living crisis ongoing, this Budget was an important moment to change course and unleash Britain’s potential. I wanted to hear a carefully considered plan to move…
Concerns over health as use of wood burners in Bedford increases
Bedford Council has warned about the dangers of open fires and wood burning and multi-fuel stoves due to the rise in popularity of these types of heating. Concerns include a…
Lib Dem leader highlights Bedford’s political battle ground on visit to start-up business
Sir Edward Davey the Liberal Democrat leader visited Stewartby earlier this month (3 March), visiting EVIOS a start-up business that produces electric vehicle charging points. The company…