Anger over Bedford’s evening parking grows while councillor defends controversial charges
Bedford Borough Council has defended new evening and overnight parking charges at River Street, Lurke Street and other town centre car parks, saying they are needed in a “serious financial situation”…
Bedford’s Max McMurdo hosts new Channel 4 DIY reality show
Bedford-based designer and TV presenter, Max McMurdo, is hosting a new DIY reality show which is offering the biggest ever prize on daytime Channel 4. Chateau DIY: Win the Dream launched…
New Bedford crisis house to offer alternative to A&E for adults in mental health crisis
An 11 bed NHS mental health crisis house is opening at Kelvin Grove in Bedford, offering adults from Bedfordshire and Luton a 24/7 alternative to A&E and hospital…
Unregistered homes costing £11,800 a week as foster carer shortage continues across Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council is spending up to £11,800 a week on unregistered homes as a foster carer shortage continues. Children in Bedford Borough are being placed in unregistered…
“It’s all about helping and supporting the students”: Everyday Hero winner continues to put young Bedfordians first
With preparations underway for the 2025 Everyday Hero Awards, the Bedford Independent is putting the spotlight on the previous award winners and sharing their stories of going the…
My Girl The River returns with new album that “embraces the positives”
Bedford-based Americana artist, Kris Wilkinson-Hughes, aka My Girl The River, is back with a new album and says she was humbled by the response to their crowdfunder campaign…
Bedfordshire’s squash winners crowned in 2026 County Championships at Club Towers
After 140 matches, involving over 100 players across four days of competition, the county’s latest squash champions have been crowned in the latest edition of the Bedfordshire Squash County…
Much-loved Bedford ‘gentle giant’ remembered as daughter urges others to spot stroke signs
Bedford dad and much-loved teacher Tony Boatswain is remembered by his daughter Brogan, who is sharing his story to help people in Bedfordshire spot the signs of stroke earlier…