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Opinion: As another chain store collapses we’re left to pick up the pieces

Well, another one bites the dust then! With the news of the collapse of the HMV owner’s rescue attempt of Wilko we stand in front of yet another empty space in our ever-diminished town centre and ask ourselves...

Bedford businesses sign up to support Bedford’s community ‘eco-system’

Four Bedford businesses and organisations have become Bedford Independent patrons, a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project that aims to support Bedford...

It’s official: Bedford Independent most-read news source in Bedford Borough

It's been revealed that the Bedford Independent is "smashing it" with local news readership across Bedford Borough after figures for the two other news sources in the area were published. On Friday (28 May)...

Advertising that saves you money and grows your business, is it too good to be true?

Local business owners and marketing managers, it's time to start thinking about advertising on local news websites, including the Bedford Independent, if you really want to grow your business...

“I’m not here to take over the world, honest” – we asked ChatGPT to write this weekend’s column

You may have heard about ChatGPT and how it is revolutionising content creation and is even now being used by some large publishers to write articles, further diminishing the...

Plans revealed to have county renamed Lutonshire

Plans have been revealed that could see the county of Bedfordshire renamed to Lutonshire. The suggestion comes due to some believing that it's time Luton had a go at being county town...

Why local businesses must advertise with local media

In today's digital age, it may seem like local businesses can solely rely on social media advertising to attract new customers and keep old ones coming back. However, advertising in local media...

“Watershed moment” as Bedford Independent joins other independent publishers on Google News Showcase

The Bedford Independent has been accepted, alongside 45 other independent titles across the UK, as a provider of high-quality journalism on Google News Showcase, so we can better...

More time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero as entries extended

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and due to significant interest we've extended the nominations for another week. The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Help us find the team that shines a spotlight on Bedford

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...

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Opinion: As another chain store collapses we’re left to pick up the pieces

Bedford businesses sign up to support Bedford’s community ‘eco-system’

It’s official: Bedford Independent most-read news source in Bedford Borough

Advertising that saves you money and grows your business, is it too good to be true?

“I’m not here to take over the world, honest” – we asked ChatGPT to write this weekend’s column

Plans revealed to have county renamed Lutonshire

Why local businesses must advertise with local media

“Watershed moment” as Bedford Independent joins other independent publishers on Google News Showcase

More time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero as entries extended

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Help us find the team that shines a spotlight on Bedford

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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