Bedford Independent sports reporter offered leading journalism university place after A-level success
One of the Bedford Independent’s own, sports reporter Ruben Garroway, is celebrating today after receiving an impressive set of A-level results and securing his place at the…
Bedford Blues set for pre-season opener as club celebrate Adamson’s testimonial
The action down at Goldington Road begins earlier than usual as Bedford Blues stalwart, Dean Adamson celebrates his testimonial year with the honour of leading out his side in the pre-season opener…
Report reveals Fusion still owed six-figure sums well after its contract ended
Bedford Borough Council has released a confidential report revealing that former leisure contractor Fusion Lifestyle Ltd still owed significant sums months after its contract ended…
Expectant Bedford mothers can now self-refer for their “all-important” first midwife appointments
Newly pregnant women in Bedford can now complete a simple online form to get their “all-important” first midwife appointments quicker, in a shake up to early maternity care…
Monthly column: An active summer listening to local people
Parliament is in summer recess, and that means I’ve been able to get out and about across Mid Bedfordshire more than usual. It’s a fantastic opportunity to listen to you about the issues that are affecting you…
Two Bedford tennis players appear at SW19 in the annual ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ national finals
Two of Bedford’s tennis players have been reflecting on their opportunity to play on the hallowed courts of SW19, in the culmination of the annual ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’ event…
Planned new elective care hub at Bedford Hospital makes progress
Plans for a new six-storey Elective Hub at Bedford Hospital have taken a step forward. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has asked Bedford Borough Council to decide…
Bedford College Group named as a Construction Centre for Excellence
The Bedford College Group has been appointed by the Department for Education as its only cross-regional Construction Centre of Excellence, with Bedford and Kempston’s MP calling it…
LIVE: Record breaking AS-level, A-level and T-level results announced at Bedford Borough schools
It’s the day many students across Bedford Borough have been waiting for: A-level results day 2025. We’ll be bringing the latest exam results news from schools across the Borough as soon as…