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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.

Our editorial team are NCTJ trained and abides by the IMPRESS Standards code of conduct and our own stringent, modern ethical editorial policy.

Real Bedford's Ben Stevens is hounded by two pink-shirted Wingate and Finchley defenders

Wingate and Finchley stun the Pirates as Real Bedford crash out of the FA Trophy

Real Bedford are out of the FA Trophy in the third qualifying round after losing 3-0 at home to Isthmian Premier League side, Wingate and Finchley. A second minute goal from...
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Bedford Blues player crashes into a tackle with two Chinnor players

Bedford Blues humbled on home turf as Chinnor secure famous victory

Bedford Blues suffered back-to-back defeats in the opening two weekends of Champ Rugby for the second consecutive season as they succumbed to a heavy loss against Chinnor...
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Damage caused to Ian Campbell's back garden and patio by a four-year water pipe leak. Red box shows where the pipe was leaking. (Inset) A deeper look into the cavity the leak created. Image: Ian Campbell.

Bedford Ian writes…

25 September 2026: It's fixed, Culture vultures and Parking payday. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Bollyqueer dancers with Rachel Hegarty in Harpur Square. Image Rainbow Bedfordshire

History in Harpur Square as Bedford celebrates first-ever town centre Pride

For decades, spaces for Bedford’s LGBTQIA+ community were few and far between. However, on Saturday, 5 September, those days were proudly swept aside as the rainbow...
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Creatives exchanging contact details at the summer Creatives breakfast

5,000 creatives, one community: The launch of Creative People Bedford

If you’ve ever found yourself having an intense, hour-long debate with your cat about font choices or wondering if anyone else in the borough is navigating the exact same freelance...
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Boxer, Michael Stephenson

Michael Stephenson’s Sky Sports boxing debut cancelled at the last minute

Bedford boxing talent, Michael Stephenson must now wait until November for his next fight after his planned debut on Sky Sports was cancelled at the final moment due to an injury to his opponent...
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Youth panel at the Youth TV networking event at Bedford Heights. Image Youth TV

Targeting talent: Laser Tag connects Bedford business leaders with young entrepreneurs

Networking can be daunting for anyone starting out, so the team at YouthTV Connect is ditching the formal suits and awkward small talk for something a little more competitive: laser tag...
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Grant Palmer and Stagecoach bus at Bedford Bus Station. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Opposition councillors claim victory as axed Bedford bus routes restored

Bedford's opposition councillors are claiming a victory after the council's Executive Committee report says it will reinstate funding for axed bus routes. After bus-users in Goldington...
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Four Bedford Blues players in the new away kit in front of the Scrum Bar at Goldington Road

Bedford Blues launch ‘SOS’ campaign to upgrade 116-year old Scrum Bar

The 116-year old Scrum Bar is in need of major renovations, including a new roof and improvement to accessibility, and the Blues have now launched Crowdfunder to help reach their £100,000 target...
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Professional worker using pan knife for building brick walls with cement and mortar planning new homes builder building Image Adobe Stock:aboutmomentsimages

Central Bedfordshire Council blocks Forest of Marston Vale housing plan for fourth time

A housing development within the Forest of Marston Vale on the outskirts of Cranfield has been refused for a fourth time by Central Bedfordshire councillors. Applicant Hallam Land Management...
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