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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.

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Letters: We all need to have faith in the next generation of Bedford’s musicians

We moved to Bedford over thirteen years ago, we were instantly struck by the amount of musical talent our small town has to offer. From jam sessions in pubs to the brilliant gigs in the park...

Bedford Pride: a festival of community, creativity, and celebration

Get ready to crank up the colour and turn up the energy as we get ready to celebrate Bedford’s LGBTQ+ community at Pride this Saturday (5 September). Organised by Rainbow Bedfordshire...

Bedford cyclist tackles 500-mile Three Peaks challenge for men’s health charity

Bedfordian Dom and university friend Mike are taking on a brutal 500-mile Three Peaks cycling challenge to raise £10,000 for testicular cancer awareness through The Oddballs Foundation...

What Bedford businesses can learn from the UK’s cashless push

With cash payments dropping below 10%, discover what the cashless push means for Bedford businesses, from managing card fees to staying competitive.

What’s on Bedford: 2 – 13 September 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Bedford High Street tarmac patch must be replaced by Anglian Water

Anglian Water will be forced to fund the restoration of Bedford High Street after temporary tarmac was left in place of block paving following recent emergency water main repairs...

Bedford Greenacre principal Ian Daniel to retire after 38 years

Bedford Greenacre Independent School has begun recruiting a new headteacher following the news that long-serving Principal Ian Daniel will retire in August 2027 after 38 years at the school...

Sharnbrook yoga retreat owner ordered to pay £13,000 for tax fraud

A Sharnbrook man who ran a yoga retreat and Airbnb while fraudulently claiming council tax discounts for six years has been ordered to pay more than £13,000 at Luton Crown Court...

Review: 25th anniversary of Twinwood Festival delivers the ultimate vintage weekend

It’s the August bank holiday weekend, the time for lovers of all things vintage to take an adventure back in time via Twinwood Festival, a place where you can easily forget what year you are in...

Letters: Bedford Central Library was designed as a library, it needs to be upgraded not moved

In response to the news that Bedford Borough Council is considering the future of Bedford Central Library. I think we can all agree on the importance of libraries for learning, promoting wellbeing...