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All of Bedford's Everyday Heroes 2021

Three times a charm as third Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards is launched

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and we couldn't be more excited to be celebrating the people who make our borough brilliant. Entries for the Bedford Independent...
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

All our news and updates about Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as the nation mourns and how the people of Bedford can pay their respects after her passing on 8 September 2022...
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‘Threatening and violent’ beggar handed Criminal Behaviour Order

A 38-year-old man has been banned from begging in Bedford town centre and attending any Tesco supermarket after threatening numerous members of the public. Mohammed Ouadi of Bedford...
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Jail for Wootton woman who collided with motorcyclist whilst driving on wrong side of road

A woman who collided with a motorcyclist whilst travelling on the wrong side of the A421 has been sentenced for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
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Tributes paid to “beautiful, happy” teen who lost his life at Stewartby lake

The family of a teenager who died after getting into difficulty in a lake in Stewartby have paid tribute to him. Kyron Hibbert, 13, was playing in a lake with friends at about 6.45pm...
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Jake Sampson at City of Bedford

From one Bedford to another as USA towns forge links with our hometown

While Bedford, Bedfordshire might be the original, and dare we say the best, there are many other towns called Bedford across the world, with ten in the USA alone. Now, one local man...
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Street view image of Ashburnham Road Bedford

Appeal for witnesses following attack on woman on Ashburnham Road

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman was attacked in Bedford near the railway station. The incident happened on Ashburnham Road at around 12.45pm near...
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Police Appeal witness

Police appeal following Tavistock Street stabbing

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for information following a stabbing in Bedford. At approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday (12 July), a man was outside Tavistock Wine Shop on Tavistock Street...
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Castle Newnham pupils witness PM resignation on visit to Parliament

Pupils from Castle Newnham got more than they were expecting on their trip to Westminster earlier this month when they realised the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had announced his...
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Bedford man arrested following suspected house sale fraud

A man from Bedford has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation in relation to two houses which are suspected to have been sold fraudulently. Officers from...
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An entrance to Putnoe Woods in Mowsbury Park showing its Green Flag award Image Bedford Independent

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Rory Ward of Bedford Blues runs into a tackle against a Blackheath defender

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

Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Close up of police car with lights on

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Members of the Armed Forces march at the Armistice Day remembrance march across the Embankment in November 2025

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

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