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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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Real Bedford out of the FA Cup after seven-goal thriller at Chesham

Real Bedford's FA Cup run is over for another season after falling on the wrong side of a seven-goal thriller at National League South side Chesham United in the third qualifying round...

Council warns Bedfordians are going in blind over East West Rail parking plans

Bedford Borough Council has expressed serious concerns over a lack of traffic modelling data for the revised Bedford station car park, warning that the community is being asked to go in blind...

No-fee medical alert systems: affordable safety

Cost should never stand between a senior and safety at home. Here is how no-fee medical alert systems work, what to check, and how to choose well...

Bedford schoolgirl awarded for heroism during “horrific” train crash

A young Bedford schoolgirl who freed herself from beneath her unconscious mother during a train crash has been awarded a Certificate of Bravery for her extraordinary heroism...

Review: My Girl the River album ‘Manifest Good Things’ perfectly pushes positivity

Bedford-based Americana band My Girl the River return with their fourth album, Manifest Good Things, recorded at Saltwell Studio in Cambridge. My Girl the River comprises Kris Wilkinson...

Princess Royal honours Magpas response to Bedford train collision

The vital role of Magpas Air Ambulance in saving lives during the Bedford train collision has been recognised by HRH The Princess Royal during a special visit highlighting emergency partnerships...

Opinion: No, an England World Cup-winning captain has not chosen Bedford – local ‘churnalism’ has fooled you

The Bedford Independent's Sport Editor, Tom Carr was surprised to read in local media that a World Cup winning captain had chosen Bedford to promote an important cause. Except he hadn't...

How commercial solar can support Bedford’s growing business economy

Bedford is seeing a surge in the amount of investment across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and professional services. As a result, businesses are continuously looking at supporting long-term...

Real Bedford to rack up over 1,000 miles in the next month following Women’s National League Cup draw

Real Bedford will be keeping an eye on the ever increasing fuel prices, as their Women's side have been rewarded for finishing top of their Women's National League Cup preliminary group...

Bedford physiotherapist highly commended for pioneering mental health care work

Bedford mental health physiotherapist Rees Bettell has been highly commended in the University of Worcester Alumni Awards for his work in psychiatric care...