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Political Column

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

Monthly column: Homes for Ukraine

The situation in Ukraine continues to be appalling and the people of that proud country are suffering untold hardship and around 4 million people, mainly women and children have had to flee...
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Monthly column: Need for in-patient mental health beds in Bedford has never been more urgent

Since becoming the MP for Bedford and Kempston nearly five years ago, I’ve been fighting for the return of in-patient mental health beds to Bedford following the closure of the Weller...
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Monthly column: Helping Ukraine

I would like to thank the many local residents who have contact me, either by email or social media or spoken to me whilst I have been out...
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PM Boris Johnson hands face space

Monthly column: Boris Johnson’s ‘live safely with Covid’ plan will put lives at risk

Boris Johnson will set out his plan to 'live safely with Covid' on Monday which, reports suggest, will see the end of all remaining Covid rules in England, including dropping the legal requirement...
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Mayor Dave

Monthly column: Budget 2022 – Council protects services despite government cuts

I am pleased that Bedford Borough Council has approved my 2022/23 Budget. The Budget outlines plans to keep Council Tax rises below inflation...
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Mohammad Yasin MP

Monthly column: Tories’ Elections Bill is voter suppression

While the Government pours its energies into reputation management to save the Prime Minster, and the country is distracted and...
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Bedford River Festival regatta along The Embankment on a sunny day.

Monthly column: Happy new year and River Festival 2022!

2021 was a difficult year with COVID-19 dominating and various restrictions and lockdowns taking place throughout the year. Sadly 2022 hasn’t got off to a much...
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Mohammad Yasin MP

Monthly Column: Christmas message from Mohammad Yasin MP

The ongoing pandemic has been awful for everybody. And it’s difficult for all of us to face the prospect of making alternative plans. But too many families have lost loved ones this year...
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Monthly column: Christmas shopping and physical disabilities

In the last column, I talked about Purple Tuesday and the importance of disability awareness in the retail sector. This month I would like to explore a bit further what that actually means...
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Monthly Column: Have a happy and safe Christmas

Christmas is coming and by the time you read this, the festivities will be well underway across Bedford Borough with Christmas Lights throughout the Borough. Father Christmas has been...
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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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