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Once again, the Bedford Independent will be at the heart of the action on Thursday night and Friday morning as the General Election count gets underway. As ever, our co-managing editor, Paul Hutchinson…
Police investigating postal vote interference in Bedford & Kempston
Bedfordshire Police have confirmed that they are investigating possible electoral fraud in Bedford & Kempston after the Bedford Independent was tipped off several people had offered…
Shake-up of Parliamentary seats as election boundaries in Bedfordshire change
Boundary changes mean a shake-up of Parliamentary seats in Bedfordshire for the 2024 General Election. While the Mid Bedfordshire seat remains largely unaltered, North East…
Bedford’s award-winning Eid Festival is back this summer
Since 2015, Bedford’s Muslim community has been celebrating Eid with a festival at Addison Howard Park and the event has now become a summer staple in many Bedfordians’ calendars…
Letter: Advocating peace is commendable but the Israel-Palestine conflict is complex
I write in response to Ben Foley’s letter advocating for a bilateral ceasefire and immediate recognition of Palestine. While advocating for peace is commendable, it is…