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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.

Two children sitting on sofa using smartphone together sharing digital content online safety. Image: ShotPrime Studio/Shutterstock.

Guest column: Raising foundations in the digital age  

On 20 September 2026, the Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford, gave a sermon as part of the Sheriff of Bedfordshire's Justice Service at St Paul's Church, Bedford...
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(l-r) Jarrett Johnson and Leon Lendor Image Bedfordshire Police custody photos

Bedford drug suppliers jailed for robbery, burglary and sustained abuse of vulnerable man

Two men who exploited a vulnerable Bedfordian by targeting him for multiple burglaries and robberies have each been handed a 13-year prison sentence following a trial at Luton Crown Court...
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Government demands strict Elstow Brook pollution monitoring for Universal theme park

Ministers have issued strict environmental conditions for the £6bn Universal Studios project at Kempston Hardwick, demanding regular pollution monitoring of Elstow Brook and protection for wildlife...
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Secret collection of 150 vintage vehicles discovered across six Bedford barns heads to auction

A mysterious collection of 150 classic cars, tractors and boats kept hidden in six Bedford Borough barns for decades is heading to auction following the death of a local collector...
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The volunteers of the Primrose Car Service past and present celebrating 20 years of the service. Image: BHCF.

Primrose Car Service volunteer drivers cover three million miles supporting local cancer patients

Supporters and volunteer drivers gathered to celebrate 20 years of the Primrose Car Service, which has provided nearly 100,000 free, compassionate journeys...
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Bedford Beer and Cider Festival 2026 logo featuring spriner Harrold Abrahams running towards a pint with a background of the beer festival

Run, don’t walk to the 48th Bedford Beer and Cider Festival

It’s a sure sign that Autumn’s in the air when the Bedford Beer and Cider Festival returns to the Corn Exchange, bringing world-class brews, mouth-watering food, and, this year, a special...
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Louie Balen in his boat holding up Tina Appleford's veil after rescuing it from the River Great Ouse Image Laird and Lens Photography

Star Club rower rescues lost wedding veil during embankment photo shoot

When sudden gusts sent Tina Appleford's veil flying into the River Great Ouse during her wedding photos, a Star Club junior rower swept in to save the day for the Bedford newlyweds...
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Bedford Girls’ School’s international baccalaureate programme ranked second in world

Bedford Girls' School is celebrating after securing second place in the 2026 IB-Schools Global Small Cohort League Table, highlighting the world-class education happening right here in Bedford Borough...
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Grant Palmer warns of major bus delays due to Greyfriars roadworks

Bedford bus passengers are being urged to allow extra travel time this week, as carriageway reconstruction works on Greyfriars cause major delays to Grant Palmer services...
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Former Bedford Town manager, Lee Bircham sporting all blue

A potential Eyrie return for Bircham as Bedford’s clubs find out next FA Cup opponents

Bedford boasts two clubs in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup for the first time ever, with both Bedford Town and Real Bedford now just two games away from the main draw...
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