New cup competition sees Blues face Premiership opposition
The RFU have announced a new cup competition for 2023/24 which will see Championship opposition face off against their Premiership counterparts…
“Protecting frontline services is a top priority,” says Putnoe Lib Dem candidate
A Lib Dem candidate is seeking re-election to Putnoe to continue to give the ward a “strong voice”. Max Royden was first elected in 2019 and is standing again alongside Michael Headly for the ward…
Pub’s future in jeopardy if plans for shop and flats are approved
A “valued community asset” could be lost if plans to convert a Bedford pub to a shop and flats is granted planning permission. A renewed application to convert the Fox & Hounds on Goldington Road to homes …
Bedford Academy basketball side narrowly miss out in national finals
Bedford Academy’s Under 18 side narrowly lost out in the Under 19 School Games final, but will return next year with hopes of going one step further…
Visual artist from Bedford crowned Sony World Photographer of the Year
A highly personal project following the death in Libya of a fellow photographer has seen a Bedford-based visual artist awarded Sony World Photographer of the Year 2023. Edgar Martins, originally from…
Exclusive: Jo Brand to headline Bedford Esquires
To get your week off to a great start, the Bedford Independent can exclusively reveal that comedy legend, Jo Brand is the next top act to headline at Bedford Esquires…
Man charged following Sharnbrook explosion
A man has been charged following a small explosion at a house in Sharnbrook on Easter Monday. Matthew Haydon, 47, was charged this weekend with causing an explosion…