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Black History Month: Desmond Morrison

As the world celebrates Black History Month the story of boxer Desmond Morrison is a local inspiration.Desmond Morrison came to Bedford from...

Black History Month: Pearl Thomson 1917 – 2014

As part of Black History Month, Foster Hill Road Cemetery shared the story of Pearl Clareta Thomson, a much-loved Bedford teacher...

Opinion: Borough Councillors – Just let them entertain us

It seems like all Bedfordians everywhere were astounded, when they learnt that Bedford Park Concerts was at risk due to an objection by the Borough Council's Environmental Health Officers...

Bedford comedian in toxic row with American mayor

Former Bedford school boy John Oliver has been handed a stinking insult from the city of Danbury, Connecticut, after it announced plans to name a sewage plant after him. Oliver, who...

Bedford in danger of local lockdown, Government warns

A rise in cases or coronavirus could result in a local lockdown warn Borough leaders.The government has named Bedford as an 'area of concern' as 97 cases...

Covid cases still on the rise in Bedford borough as council calls for more data

Key indicators on covid infections are still heading in the wrong direction as public health experts battle to stop Bedford plunging into a local lockdown..

Working women at centre of Bedford’s high coronavirus infection rate report

A 'deep dive' investigation into Bedford's coronavirus pandemic is showing there are higher rates of infection in working age women. A Council meeting yesterday (Thursday) looked...

Here’s your chance to help the Bedford Independent get even better

It's always good to hear from our readers how much they love the Bedford Independent, it's even better to hear how they think we can improve. The Bedford Independent is proud to...

Bedford Independent awarded journalism grants to fight fake news

The Bedford Independent has been awarded two grants, worth £26,500 apx, to continue fighting 'churnalism' and fake news, so Bedfordians have access to a reliable...

Lockdown life – the everyday impact on Bedford: Anxiety

Lockdown life: In this honest and personal account, Sam Filipczak, talks about his struggles with anxiety, how the pandemic is affecting his golf academy business, and how if anyone wants a chat...