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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.

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As part of the Summer of SEND, Spectrum Community Arts will be hosting an online arts festival. Image: Spectrum Community Arts.

Bedford secures £1.5m SEND grant, but system remains under pressure

Bedford Borough Council will see 90% of its SEND debt cleared by a £1.5m government grant, though officials warn the relief simply covers past borrowing rather than funding new services...
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Mayor Tom Wootton along with Page Thompson, President, New Ventures at Universal Destinations & Experiences and John McReynolds, SVP External Affairs. Image: Owen Billcliffe/owenbillcliffe.co.uk

Bedford Borough Council launches development forum to support economic growth and investment

Bedford Borough Council is spearheading a new development forum designed to attract investment and connect local businesses to major regional infrastructure...
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Charan Sekhon MBE (c) with his, now former, Environment Agency colleagues. Image: UNISON.

Environment Agency and UNISON honour Bedford Everyday Hero Charan Sekhon MBE

Colleagues and community members have paid tribute to Bedford everyday hero Charan Sekhon MBE, who has retired after 26 years of environmental protection and local charity work...
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Guests at the Bedford Hindu Temple's 5th Anniversary. Image: Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust.

Monthly column: Bedford Hindu Temple brings Bedford together through faith, culture and community service

Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust celebrated its fifth anniversary on 3 October with an evening of music, dance and community spirit at Clapham Village Hall...
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Olivia Danks, a Foyle Young Poet winner 2026. Image: MaddMann Photography.

Bedford girl beats thousands to win Foyle Young Poets Award

A 17-year-old student from Bedford has beaten competition from almost 12,000 global entries to be named a top 15 winner in the prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2026...
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BRASS team member helping a service user. Image: BRASS.

Panacea Charitable Trust awards BRASS £10,000 to help deliver local refugee support

Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support (BRASS) will use a £10,000 grant from the Panacea Charitable Trust to create two new roles helping clients learn...
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What’s on Bedford: 14 – 25 October 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...
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The Bedfordshire Barbarian Super Vets team scrum down with their Northamptonshire counterparts

Andy’s Man Club among the beneficiaries as Bedfordshire Barbarians Super Vets return to action

One of the county's newest community rugby teams returned to action on Saturday (10 October), travelling to Kettering to kick off the latest of their charity 'Vets' matches...
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Steve Fish with one of the many trophies Bedford Town FC have picked up in the last few years and (inset) helping raise funds for the supporters club. Images: Steve Fish.

Bedford Lottery Club hits £75,000 milestone for community club funds

A dedicated supporters lottery has raised nearly £75,000 for Bedford Town FC, delivering over £1,000 every month in vital funds to the Eagles while rewarding local fans...
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Bedford Hockey Club player Richard Evans celebrates a goal with two yellow-clad opposition players either side of him

Bedford’s men hit eight in eventful hockey card at Chester Road

There were nine wins and a draw across Bedford Hockey Club’s 14 senior squads at the weekend, with just four teams losing out on points. The Men’s 1st XI put on a fantastic display for the Chester...
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