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Letters: Bromham Parish Council’s claim they are listening to residents is a “distortion”

At the recent meeting (8 December) of Bedford Borough's Planning Committee, the Chairman of Bromham Parish Council spoke in favour of the application before the committee for...

Letters: Join us to create safer streets and keep young people away from crime

Everyone’s Gang, the local youth-focused charity, have designed our own community initiative, The Community Voice, and with some financial support from the Bedfordshire PCC...

Letters: I don’t remember politicians being any better in the 90s

I've been moved to write in response to your [Bedford Ian's] comments on the qualities of local politicians. I don't remember it being any different in the 90s. Indeed, I think that is why...

Letters: New town centre shop is a delight

A Bedford Independent reader and local town centre shopper has written in to tell us they think a new shop that has opened up on Silver Street selling fruit and veg is a delight...

Letters: “I will always stand up for an open and honest council chamber, our residents deserve nothing less”

After reading the Bedford Independent article, Deputy Mayor says over-running meetings and political point-scoring show 'troubling disregard' for the electorate, yesterday (1 December)...

Letters: Please sign up to this year’s Sue Ryder December Daily Dash

We’re encouraging the local community to take on Sue Ryder’s December Daily Dash, a fundraising event my husband and I created in memory of my dad, and in gratitude to the incredible...

Letters: A dim view of street light cost saving

In July, Bedford Borough Council dimmed the street lights by 50% to cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and lower light pollution. This decision is already having a negative impact...

Letters: BFARe calls on residents to challenge EWR Co. at upcoming public meeting

Bedfordshire for a Re-consultation (BFARe) is urging all residents affected by the East West Rail (EWR) project to attend a critical public meeting on Thursday, 6 November 2025...

Letters: “A coat of paint and pressure wash would do wonders to brighten the town centre”

I live in a small village 10 minutes' drive from the town centre and try to make time to visit as much as possible to support the local businesses. I'm not a Bedford native, but having lived...

Letters: Whichever form measures to improve Bedford take, humanity must be at their core

I'd like to address Mental Health in the town of Bedford, not as a professional, but as a fellow human being. These are troubled times, and, in Bedford, just like anywhere else, many people...

Letters to the editor

Letters: Bromham Parish Council’s claim they are listening to residents is a “distortion”

Letters: Join us to create safer streets and keep young people away from crime

Letters: I don’t remember politicians being any better in the 90s

Letters: New town centre shop is a delight

Letters: “I will always stand up for an open and honest council chamber, our residents deserve nothing less”

Letters: Please sign up to this year’s Sue Ryder December Daily Dash

Letters: A dim view of street light cost saving

Letters: BFARe calls on residents to challenge EWR Co. at upcoming public meeting

Letters: “A coat of paint and pressure wash would do wonders to brighten the town centre”

Letters: Whichever form measures to improve Bedford take, humanity must be at their core

Carers’ charity says its contract may have changed, but its commitment remains the same

West End star Zoe Birkett talks MillFest, her 25-year career, and making a life in Bedfordshire

Family of Great Denham murder victims release statement following Johannesburg hearing

Former England rugby star signs up as local CIC ambassador

Letters to the editor

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