Bedford Ian writes…
27 February 2026: BBC negative, BBC wrong, Pedantic rubbish, and Water laugh. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Senior councillor praises Bedford Independent reporting accuracy amid row over Government financial support
A council row breaks out over the meaning of Exceptional Financial Support, as the Conservative leader says the Bedford Independent was the only outlet to report it accurately…
Bedford Academy claims top spot for sixth form progress in new DfE data
Bedford Academy says new DfE data shows its sixth form has the highest A-level progress in Bedford, with an above average Value Added score of +0.36. Bedford Academy says it is the…
Hockey community out in force to coach the sport’s next generation
Over the past couple of months, an enthusiastic group of Bedford Hockey Club members have given up their spare time to make the sport of hockey accessible to over 130 youngsters…
Apprenticeships “open the doors” for Bedford College students
Bedford College apprentices explain how earning while learning builds confidence, resilience and real career opportunities. During National Apprenticeship Week, the Bedford Independent visited…
Landlord puts Bedford’s Old Arcade on the market
A much-loved historical arcade in Bedford town centre, home to 35 independent businesses, is to be put on the market by its owners. The Edwardian Old Arcade, which links the High Street…
‘You’re gonna need a bigger… bin lorry’ – Council’s appeal to find owner of fly-tipped boat
A white and burgundy boat named ‘Bacchus’ has been found abandoned on Odell Road near Sharnbrook and is being treated as fly-tipping. Council officers are appealing for information…
Why mobile tech changed sports betting in the UK for good
A decade ago, most UK bets were placed at a shop counter or on a desktop screen. Now it is mostly thumbs, taps, and quick decisions on a phone. That shift did not happen because people suddenly…
UK Manufacturing PMI at Highest Level Since 2024
The UK’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has climbed to its highest point since 2024, a welcome shift after a long stretch of uncertainty. For residents across the Borough…
How businesses choose mobile app developers from the UK
A mobile app can serve as a revenue channel, a customer service channel, or a critical internal tool. When delivery quality drops, the impact shows up fast: users churn, app store ratings fall…