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The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

Our mission is to inform and inspire the people of Bedford. To do this we will work hard to bring them the news that matters to them from our town centre to the most rural of the Borough’s villages.

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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

With over 10.6 million square metres of ancient woodland across Bedford Borough, campaigners question if council safeguards can withstand national housebuilding targets...
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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

Bedford Blues are up to fifth in Champ Rugby after Fred Tuilagi's 79th-minute try added an invaluable bonus point to a 40-27 victory against new boys, Blackheath on Saturday (7 November)...
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Drew Richardson celebrates with his Real Bedford teammates after scoring

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

A brace from Jordan Ponticelli and a bullet header from captain, Drew Richardson was enough to confirm back-to-back wins for Real Bedford as they beat Rushall Olympic 3-0 at the Ledger Stadium...
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Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

A man in his 80s remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious two-car collision on Queens Drive in Bedford, as police urge witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage...
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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

Events to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Day in Bedford have been confirmed, with a parade and service of remembrance leading the way this Sunday (8 November)...
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Margaret-Anne Tibbs (seated) at No 11 Downing Street for the Active Life Awards 2026. Image: Tibbs Foundation.

Tibbs Dementia Foundation co-founder Margaret-Anne Tibbs dies peacefully at age 89

Bedford is mourning Margaret-Anne Tibbs, co-founder of Tibbs Dementia Foundation, who died peacefully aged 89 after turning a sketch on an envelope into a vital service supporting hundreds...
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Universal artists concept image with UK resort logo. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences.

Universal to take care of its own wastewater treatment

Universal Studios’ theme park in Bedfordshire will have its own wastewater treatment plant on the site, separate from Anglian Water’s domestic supplies to customers, a meeting heard...
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Bedford Hospital main entrance Image: Gordon Bell/Shutterstock

‘Your Voice, Our Future’ initiative asks Bedfordians to help shape healthcare at Bedford Hospital

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new public engagement programme in order to gain the views of Bedfordians on the hospital care they receive. The Trust...
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Bedfordshire Police rural crime van in Shortstown.

Monthly column: Equitable policing means tackling rural as much as urban crime

Whether you live in a town, village or isolated rural community, you are entitled to the services of an effective police force. This is a simple principle. It is one that I strongly believe in...
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Sarah and Fizz at the Living it Up Winter craft fair in November 2025

The festive season is here as the ‘Living it Up’ Winter Fair returns this November

With Halloween and Bonfire Night now behind us, attentions turns to Christmas and one Bedford-based charity is kicking off the festive season with the return of their popular Winter Fair...
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