Letters to the editor

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Letters: Moans about school planning permission is just NIMBYism

Most of the Manton Heights residents are up in arms about planning permission being granted for the new Rushmoor/St Andrews school. Yet most people miss the point that...

Introducing the Bedford Independent letters page

Eight months ago we launched the Bedford Independent on social media, with the promise that we would continue to grow and deliver exactly what the people of Bedford...

Surprise over school’s planning decision

I am very surprised the school has won the appeal after opposition from the council and residents.

Why I’m standing down as a councillor

Dear editor, The full council meeting (20 March) was a significant event as it was the last before the Borough elections which take place in May...

River Street car park changes

Dear Editor, Part of the recent road-works in River Street has seen the relocation of the bus lane. Instead of going from Midland Road...

Bedfordshire’s Signpost Hub helps over 2,000 victims of crime in its first year

Signpost Hub, set up by Bedfordshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner to help victims of crime, has helped over 2,000 victims of crime since it was launched a year ago...

Bedford Salvation Army calls for volunteers as debt service waiting times rise

Bedford Salvation Army’s debt advice service is calling for more volunteers to help manage its six week waiting list so their small but dedicated team can...

Obituary: Richard Patrick Garrett

The trouble with being asked to write an obituary for my husband Rich is that he was a larger than life character and I have no idea how to do justice to the giant who has been by...

Alistair Burt MP gives Theresa May a vote of confidence

Conservative MP for North East Bedfordshire, Alistair Burt has said he'll be supporting the Prime Minister as she faces a vote of no confidence in her leadership this evening...