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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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Bedfordshire Police appeal for information after teenage boy stabbed on Tavistock Street

Bedfordshire Police are appealing for information after reports of an altercation on Tavistock Street in Bedford in the early hours of Friday morning (21 August), leaving one teenage boy...
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On 19 August 2026, tourism minister, Stephanie Peacock attend a roundtable with local authorities, MPs and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities arising from Universal's planned theme park and resort in Bedford. Image: DCMS

Bedford hosts cross-party summit to discuss Universal UK resort growth

Ministers, MPs, and leaders from eight councils gathered at The Swan Hotel in Bedford to coordinate plans, jobs, and infrastructure upgrades for the landmark Universal UK theme park proposal...
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A watercolour artist painting a seascape. Image Pexels

Opinion: The art gap – securing Bedford’s creative future

Under 21 and pursuing an education in the arts in Bedford? Recent research suggests you belong to a shrinking population that is mirrored across the country. The arts have always been on the...
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Bedford Blues captain, Alex Day with the Bedfordshire Cup Sept 2025

Rugby returns to Goldington Road as Blues prepare for Baker Brothers Cup clash against Cambridge

Rugby union returns to Goldington Road on Friday night (21 August) as Bedford Blues kick off their pre-season campaign against last season's Champ Rugby basement club, Cambridge...
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Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association with St Thomas More students at a Culture and Diversity Day. Image: QPCO.

Monthly column: Bringing Bedford’s communities into the classroom

In today's increasingly connected world, education extends far beyond reading, writing and arithmetic. Schools play an important role in helping young people understand different cultures...
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Castle Newnham Students 2021 GCSE results day

GCSEs live: The latest results and advice from across Bedford as they come in

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers are receiving their GCSE, BTEC and Cambridge Nationals results, with live updates coming in from schools across Bedford Borough throughout the day...
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Tom Wootton (Conservative) and his supporters on 5 May 2023, the night he was elected mayor of Bedford Borough

Bedford Labour group seeks vote to abolish mayor as leader of Bedford Borough Council

The Bedford Borough Labour Group has proposed an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to trigger a public referendum, giving residents their first say in 20 years on how the local authority...
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Universal Globe at theme park. Image: Universal Destinations & Experiences

Mohammad Yasin MP joins regional leaders for Universal roundtable 

Mohammad Yasin (Labour) MP for Bedford and Kempston, joined DCMS Minister Stephanie Peacock MP and local authority leaders from across the region in Bedford for a…
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An Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care uses video technology to support and guide members of the public delivering CPR in an emergency

East of England ambulance service shortlisted for national award

The East of England ambulance service (EEAST) has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative use of video technology to help save the lives of people experiencing…
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Anjulita Court

Manager of Bedford home to run Great North Run to raise money for MHA Anjulita Court

On September 13 Ernie and his partner Fiona will be running the great north run for the first time to raise funds for MHA Anjulita Court and MHA. Ernie Botley, a home manager at…
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