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Political Column

This byline is for regular columns submitted by various political leaders within Bedford Borough.

Monthly column: Green Flag Awards are a testament to Borough’s dedicated staff and community spirit

The news is in and our parks and green spaces have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of its outstanding parks and open spaces. This is a testament to the...
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Mohammad Yasin MP

Monthly column: The Government is running scared from scrutiny

In the last week of the Parliamentary term, MPs have been working on the final stages of a series of measures on the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, and the highly contentious Illegal Migration Bill, the...
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Monthly column: Labour councillors bring knowledge, continuity and new ideas to the council

The Labour Group on Bedford Borough Council now has fourteen councillors. We have both new and experienced councillors, a combination which ensures we have knowledge, continuity and...
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Monthly column: A Borough that celebrates and remembers

Whether it’s our Armed Forces or remembering Windrush, our Borough really knows how to come together. When joining Legacy of Windrush Decedents (LOWD) at the recent flag raising I was reminded once...
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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye

Monthly column: Residential burglaries are falling but there’s more I want Bedfordshire Police to do

I am delighted that the government approved my application for a £6m Special Grant to tackle the growing threat of organised crime gangs in our county. This is in addition to the increase in core funding...
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Monthly column: Labour Group vows to fight for the best for all residents in Bedford and Kempston

First, a big thank you from your recently elected new and returning Labour Borough Councillors for your support which gained us three extra councillors, making Labour the largest group on the...
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Mohammad Yasin MP in the House of Commons

Monthly column: Outcry over Government scuppering plans for Bedford Health Village

The Government’s scandalous ‘40 New Hospitals’ pledge was exposed again last week as a falsehood when just before Parliamentary recess the Health Secretary confirmed that Bedford Health Village...
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Mayor Tom Wootton in his office

Monthly column: Best days ahead

My first month as Mayor of Bedford Borough has been a whirlwind of activity. Our team has been working with real energy and enthusiasm tirelessly to bring our vision for the borough to life...
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Monthly column: Celebrating St George’s Day and the King’s Coronation

Tomorrow is Election Day. Don’t worry I am not going to talk about that. Apart from reminding you, Polling Stations are open from 7am until 10pm and that you need to take photographic ID this year...
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Monthly column: Police funding formula is stuck in the past

As I reach the end of my second year in office as your Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), one thing has become quite apparent to me aside from the heroism of our police officers, and that is, the...
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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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