Star striker Leon Lobjoit to leave Bedford Town but local lad Taylor joins
Bedford Town FC has announced last season’s top scorer, Leon Lobjoit is to leave the club as he is unable to commit to step two football, but the blow was cushioned as local lad, Greg Taylor has joined…
Councillors ‘slam’ Ambulance Trust for closing emergency call centre “on the hoof”
Bedford borough councillors have slammed the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) for pressing ahead with plans to close the town’s Emergency Operations Centre…
Former Bedfordian credits village football for his US law school success
A former Oakley Lower School pupil has graduated from a prestigious US law school, but credits playing youth football in his local village for his success. Nathan Wyatt-Ingram was…
Opinion: From lost memories to new beginnings, how Bedford can revive Aspects Leisure Park
Located between Bedford town Centre and Priory Country Park, Aspects Leisure Park lies desolate and forgotten following the closing of the Cineworld cinema. Once a place of laughter…
Bedford Independent celebrates 10,000th story milestone with continued commitment to ethical journalism
The Bedford Independent has reached a major milestone, publishing 10,000 stories since 2018 and becoming a trusted source of news for the Bedford community…
Bedford golfers win spots at English Schools National Golf Championship after Cainhoe Wood success
Two young golfers from Bedford have won a place at the English Schools National Championships after success at the South East Schools competition at Cainhoe Wood Golf Club in Shefford last week…
Bingham scores to secure bronze medal for England Hockey masters in Spain
After dominating the pool stage of the competition, Bedford Hockey Club’s Kelly Bingham and her England Women’s over 45’s team, faced off against Germany in the semi-finals…