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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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The Magpas team and vehicles. Image Magpas

Bedford landmarks to turn ‘Magpas’ orange to support Air Ambulance Week

As part of Air Ambulance Week (7 - 11 September), landmarks in Bedford will be lit in orange in support of the Magpas Air Ambulance - a charity that receives no government funding...
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Midwife Fraya stands in the middle of the group photo and holds up a ‘Little Nest’ poster. Fellow staff members and representatives from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity are present.

New service launched at Bedford Hospital to support families in maternity care

A new service has been launched at Bedford Hospital's maternity unit to support families who might be arriving earlier than expected, may need to stay longer or are...
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A group photo of ESOL students and teachers at Bedford College pictured outside the building

Four refugee and asylum seeker students celebrate GCSE maths success at Bedford College

Bedford College has celebrated the success of four students who arrived in the UK as refugees and asylum seekers and have just passed their GCSE maths exams. The students, who began...
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Cllr Abu Sultan leader of Bedford Borough Labour Group

Monthly column: Why residents should have a say on how our council is governed

Bedford Borough Labour Group believes people living in Bedford Borough should have the opportunity to decide how their Council is governed in future. The last referendum on this was...
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Some bowls players checking the state of play at Kempston Indoor Bowls Club

Discover the beauty of bowls at Kempston Park’s Indoor Bowls Club open day

Kempston Park Indoor Bowls Club is inviting the local community to discover just how much more there is to bowls than they might think at a free Open Day on Sunday, 13 September...
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Revellers on the dancefloor at GoodTimes at Aspects in Bedford in 1996

GoodTimes celebrates bringing dance music to Bedford for 30 years

GoodTimes is celebrating 30 years of bringing dance music to the discerning music lovers of Bedford with a special anniversary event at Esquires this month. What began as a passion...
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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, officially known as the Palace of Westminster in London, England. Image Nigel J. Harris Shutterstock

Senior councillors challenge Prime Minister over South Midlands devolution footprint

A regional clash over devolution boundaries has opened across the South Midlands, putting £150m in proposed infrastructure funding and future growth around Bedford Borough at the centre of...
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Novellist Ruth Hogan is pictured sitting casually with her arm across her knee and wearing sequined trousers.

Book lovers assemble: new ‘Write By the River’ literary festival arrives in Bedford

A new literary festival - Write By the River -  is set to transform Bedford into a hub of storytelling, big ideas, and creative inspiration from Friday, 18 to Sunday, 20 September...
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Road resurfacing taking place in one of Bedford Borough's rural roads Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Council completes summer road works ahead of government reporting deadline

Bedford Borough Council has completed summer road dressing across rural routes including Turvey and Hinwick, pushing preventative maintenance ahead of a mandatory government report...
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Real Bedford's CJ Kiala curls a shot towards the Bedford Town goal in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup final

Bedford’s clubs learn FA Cup opponents after second qualifying round draw

Both Bedford Town and Real Bedford learned of their opponents for the FA Cup second qualifying round draw that took place on Monday lunchtime (7 September). Bedford Town enter...
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