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Public notices must move with the times: Bedford Independent’s response to proposed licensing changes

Bedford Independent responds to proposed licensing changes, urging reform so councils and businesses can cut costs and reach more people by publishing online...

World News Day: Global lessons from a press in peril

Martin Baron, former chief editor of The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and the Miami Herald, whose newsrooms won 17 Pulitzer Prizes, argues that democracy cannot exist without a free press...

World News Day: Regenerating the base layer of democracy – local news

Today is World News Day, and we're proud to stand in solidarity with newsrooms and journalists worldwide in highlighting the challenges facing modern news reporting and journalism...

Keeping conversations constructive: Our social media terms and conditions

Progress Publishing, the publisher of the Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger, welcomes healthy, respectful debate on our social media channels. We fiercely defend responsible free speech...

Bedford Independent’s live election coverage shortlisted for national media award

The Bedford Independent has been shortlisted for a prestigious Press Gazette Future of Media Award, recognising its commitment to delivering high-quality, ethical and accurate news...

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...

Former Debenhams partially reopens as ‘what’s on hub’ for Bedford town centre

The former Debenhams building in Bedford town centre is partially reopening as a 'what's on' hub to promote and celebrate local cultural events and support tourism. The What's On Bedford…

A night to remember with Borough’s Everyday Heroes recognised as the “spirit of Bedford”

There’s something truly magical about a community coming together to celebrate its own, and that’s precisely what happened at the 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards...

Oasis Beach Pool to be turned into ‘Louvre of Bedford’

Oasis Beach Pool, once a beloved local attraction and more recently a "vision of a dystopian apocalyptic future", is set for a radical transformation – into what some say could be the Louvre...

King Charles calls regional press “cornerstone of democracy” as Bedford Independent publisher attends Buckingham Palace reception

The Bedford Independent was amongst the publications represented at a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday) in recognition of the importance of regional media. The event, hosted by King Charles and...

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Public notices must move with the times: Bedford Independent’s response to proposed licensing changes

World News Day: Global lessons from a press in peril

World News Day: Regenerating the base layer of democracy – local news

Bedford Independent’s live election coverage shortlisted for national media award

Bedford Independent celebrates 10,000th story milestone with continued commitment to ethical journalism

Former Debenhams partially reopens as ‘what’s on hub’ for Bedford town centre

A night to remember with Borough’s Everyday Heroes recognised as the “spirit of Bedford”

Oasis Beach Pool to be turned into ‘Louvre of Bedford’

King Charles calls regional press “cornerstone of democracy” as Bedford Independent publisher attends Buckingham Palace reception

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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