Letters to the editor

Whether it’s something that’s bothering you or something you want to praise, our letters page will give you the chance to tell the rest of Bedford Borough what’s on your mind.

Maybe you’ve got something to say about one of our recent articles. Even if you disagree with what we’ve published, we want to hear from you.

Simply email letters@BedfordIndependent.co.uk and your opinions, rants, ideas, compliments or criticisms could soon feature on our pages.
Terms and conditions:

  • Only letters from Bedford Borough residents will be accepted unless they are from a nationally recognised charity or public body with a subject that may be of interest to our readers.
  • You must include your full name and full address for your letter to be considered for publication.
  • Our editorial policy is to only publish your name, street name and/or town or village.
  • Names and addresses can be withheld but only with good reason.
  • If possible, please include a high-quality photo with your letter.
  • Letters may be edited for length, typos and formatting purposes.
  • Write respectfully, refraining from the use of personal comments or attacks, profanity, or remarks that may be considered offensive.
  • We reserve the right to refuse publication without a reply.

Further terms & conditions for reader letters and comments can be found on our ethics and editorial policy page.

Updated: 01 January 2024

Letters: A fond farewell from Rogan’s Books

What a difference a month makes... Four weeks ago, we sadly announced our plans to close the doors on our physical bookshop for the last time...

Letters: Emmerdale actress, Katherine Dow Blyton, highlights Stroke Association Tribute Fund after loss of her mother

Three years ago my wonderful Mum, Diana, suffered a severe stroke. She died four weeks later. I had left her that morning; she had walked her beloved...

Letters: Many Sharnbrook residents unaware of proposal to fell trees

I was very upset to read your article about the tree felling at Sharnbrook Academy. I (and it seems many of the Sharnbrook residents) were unaware of...

Letters: Searching for the Campbell family

I’m currently searching for information regarding a family that moved to Bedford during the 1960s, possibly 1965. This is for a family tree that I'm...

Letters: Rogan’s Books – the next chapter

After an incredible, magical, fun-filled five years, the time has come for a change. As of Easter this year, Rogan’s Books’ bookshop will close its doors...

Letters: Can you help support more research into chronic fatigue syndrome?

Many of your readers will know at least one of the 250,000 children and adults in the UK with myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.), also diagnosed as...

Letters: Join Bedford’s cyclists to reduce carbon emissions

Cycling Campaign for North Bedfordshire (CCNB) would like to wish all Bedford Borough current and potential cyclists a Happy New Year. This year, according to the October 2018 report...

Letters: Access to the Ravensden development is the real issue

The proposed building of 165 houses is not really an issue. The contentious aspect is that of access to the development.If the Borough Council has any...

Letters: MP thanks voters of Bedford and Kempston

To the people of Bedford and Kempston, I am writing to thank you for re-electing me as your MP. It is a real privilege to serve the people and place that...

Letters: How can I justify voting for an MP when I have doubts over their views?

I am a life long Labour voter and ex-Labour councillor. Putting a cross next to Mohammad Yasin's name should be instinctive. However, on receiving my...

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