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Political Column

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

Monthly column: Britain deserves better than political corruption

Chaos, cronyism and corruption stories continue to engulf the Conservative Government as the lobbying scandal continues with new stories each day of MPs making vast...
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Monthly column: Climate Emergency – we need actions not words

Prior to COP26, I wrote to the Prime Minister to express how important tackling the climate emergency was and how we needed joined-up government to achieve net-zero. I have committed the...
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Mayor Dave

Monthly column: The Mayor’s village tour

Over the last month, I have been visiting villages across the Borough as part of my 2021 Village Tour and have met with several hundred residents. I have been to 44 villages so far and...
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View from the villages: Rural access to healthcare

Access to Health and social care is a big issue for residents across the Borough. This is true in the urban and rural areas but for residents in the rural area, there can be particular...
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Monthly column: Back to school

It is that time of year again when most of the borough’s children head back to school, and home-schooled pupils restart their studies. Education in the last two years has been subject to disruption...
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View from the villages: Now is the time to have your say before planning policies are finalised

Once again planning is on the agenda, not that it never really goes off it nationally or within Bedford Borough. Locally there are three current consultations that will be of interest: the local...
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Monthly column: We must fulfil our responsibilities and do the right thing by the Afghan people

Watching the scenes at Kabul airport this week has left me and many others with feelings of overwhelming sorrow and anger for the millions of Afghans in danger. Reports that parents...
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Mayor Dave

Monthly column: Supporting businesses and jobs in Bedford Borough

As the Coronavirus regulations have started to be relaxed, I have been able to visit some of the Borough’s businesses. Three recent visits have been to see...
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Monthly column: Enjoy the relaxation of restrictions, but show compassion and respect for others

This week marks a significant easing of all restrictions and I know each person reading this will have their own thoughts and feelings about what these changes mean for them and their loved ones...
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Monthly column: Football might be coming home, but don’t let Coronavirus!

Is football coming home? Maybe, possibly, hopefully. Massive congratulations to England, and Italy, Spain and Denmark, who have made it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2021...
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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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