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Latest news from across Bedford Borough, when and where you want it. The Bedford Independent is your best source of Bedford news on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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.

Bedfordshire Police chief constable Trevor Rodenhurst. Image: Bedford Independent.

Bedfordshire Police chief rejects “bad apple” myth pledging to rebuild public trust

Chief constable Trevor Rodenhurst rejects the bad apple myth as Bedfordshire Police officers blow the whistle on toxic colleagues to rebuild. In the final part of our four-part series...
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Josh Allen and Ben Stevens high five after scoring a goal at Stourbridge under floodlights

Real Bedford rally for morale-boosting win at Anstey Nomads

Real Bedford once again went a goal down early on, but bounced back to register a much-needed 2-1 Southern League win at Anstey Nomads on Tuesday night (3 November)...
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A mobile phone screen showing the registration page for the council's household waste registration scheme. Image Bedford Borough Council

New Barkers Lane tip system sees 26,000 sign-ups in first month

Since its launch last month, over 26,000 vehicles have been registered on the new system at Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), according to Bedford Borough Council...
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One of the St Paul's bells being lowered for restoration. Image Revd Anthony Davis

Rare chance to view historic bells and clock as landmark St Paul’s restoration begins

After seven dedicated years of campaigning and fundraising, a major restoration project at St Paul’s Church in Bedford town centre has officially reached its first major milestone...
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Cllr Abu Sultan leader of Bedford Borough Labour Group

Monthly column: Bedford Borough’s future demands better leadership, not more political division

Bedford Borough Council is at a crossroads. Two major developments in recent weeks have brought some difficult questions into focus: the damning Best Value Inspection report...
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The back of two Bedford Tigers shirts as players celebrate a try

Bedford Tigers launch second bid to go pro with London Broncos partnership

Rugby league club Bedford Tigers are continuing their hunt for a spot in the professional ranks, as they have confirmed they have applied to replace London Broncos in the Championship...
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Nora Haggart with her medal at one of many triathlons

“Age is just a registration category” says 70-year old endurance athlete who shows no signs of slowing down

Turning 70 has not slowed down one Bedford triathlete and marathon runner, who is now preparing for her next sporting challenge, saying "age is just a registration category"...
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A hockey player for Bedford falls to the ground surrounded by opposition players on the blue court of Chester Road

Hockey men snatch late draw ahead of first team double header at Chester Road

It was another weekend of mixed results for Bedford’s 14 adult squads. The Men’s 1st XI came up against a forceful Harleston squad; the considerable tally of yellow and green cards...
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Police officer featured in 24 Hours in Police Custody. Image Bedfordshire Police

Chief constable warns Bedfordshire Police are propping up a broken mental health system

Bedfordshire Police frontline officers face 600 emergencies a day while propping up an overwhelmed mental health system, as chief constable. Speaking to the Bedford Independent in part three...
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Welcome to Wixams road sign Image Bedford Independent

Armed police called to Wixams to deal with Halloween disorder

Bedfordshire Police have launched an investigation after armed officers were called to Green Lane in Wixams following reports of teenagers carrying weapons and launching fireworks at a local home...
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