Bedford Ian writes…
24 April 2026: English Pride, Waste of space, and whoops. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
Bedford man jailed for forcing teenage girl into marriage
A Bedford man has been jailed after forcing a teenage girl into marriage and committing sexual offences, following a police investigation. Mohammed Al-Amin, 24, of Saxon Way in Great Denham…
No response from Bedford Borough Council and mayor over Bedford bus service changes
Bedford Borough Council and the Mayor have not responded to repeated requests for comment on bus service changes affecting local routes. The Bedford Independent has…
Bumper crowd expected at The Eyrie as Bedford Town approach National League D-Day
For the third successive year, the fate of Bedford Town has come down to the final day of the football season, as the Eagles prepare for a relegation showdown as one of six potential clubs…
Bedford council confident of £18.6m savings despite ‘significant risks’
Bedford Borough Council says it is confident it will deliver £18.6m of savings this year despite a £1.8m gap, delays and significant risks highlighted in a committee report…
“Too small” Bedford tip set for replacement as queues frustrate locals
Bedford Borough Council is drawing up plans for a new recycling centre as residents raise concerns over congestion at Barker’s Lane. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service…
Kempston community hub gets free access terminal to tackle digital exclusion
A new public access computer has been installed at Project 229 in Kempston to help residents access council, NHS and support services. The touchscreen device has been donated…