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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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Hockey players returned to the Chester Road pitches for Bedford Hockey Club's 'Return to Hockey' sessions.

Bedford Hockey Club prepares for new season with ‘Back to Hockey’ sessions

A four-week programme of Back to Hockey, at Bedford Hockey Club, has brought an influx of new players. The sessions, run by qualified club coaches and supported by existing members...
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The De Havilland DH-88 Comet Racer after crash landing at Shuttleworth's Old Warden Aerodrome on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Image: Alasdair Simmons.

World’s only airworthy De Havilland DH-88 Comet Racer damaged after Shuttleworth crash

The world's only airworthy De Havilland DH.88 Comet Racer (G-ACSS) ‘Grosvenor House’ was badly damaged during an airshow at Shuttleworth's Old Warden Aerodrome, near Bedford...
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Twinwood Festival celebrates 25 years of vintage music, fashion, and heritage

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Twinwood - the Clapham-based festival that is one of the most beloved vintage music events in the world. From its origins as a Glenn Miller tribute...
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A drought-induced blue-green algae formation (stock photo). Image Juergen Wackenhut ShutterstockImage: Juergen Wackenhut/Shutterstock.

Bedford mayor says council is holding water regulators “to account” over River Great Ouse pollution

Mayor Tom Wootton has blamed external agencies for blue-green algae on the River Great Ouse following recent hot weather, while staying silent on calls for tougher enforcement against water companies...
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A woman sitting at a desk at work on a laptop. Image Magnific

How to view, print, and save PDFs on any device without paying for software

Most devices can open a PDF without extra software, because modern browsers and operating systems already include basic document support. For everyday reading, printing, and saving...
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An apartment block in Vauxhall, London, UK Image: Ben Allan/Unsplash.

From Bedford to Vauxhall: What Bedfordshire buyers need to know about London’s regeneration hotspot

Bedford has fast trains to London, but Vauxhall has the regeneration story. Here's how the numbers compare for Bedfordshire buyers and investors. Bedford has built its reputation on fast trains...
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Top five commercial mortgage providers in the UK in 2026

Choosing a commercial mortgage provider is one of the more consequential decisions a business or property investor will make when financing premises, refinancing, or releasing capital...
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Caring for two generations at once: Bedford families supporting parents and children under one roof

More Bedford families are sharing homes across several generations today. Parents may support school-age children while helping an older relative daily. This arrangement can protect...
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Five mistakes that cause players to overpay fees when topping up their casino accounts

Most players only realise there’s a hidden fee after the funds have been debited - when the amount on their bank statement doesn’t match the amount they entered on the top-up form...
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A stone circular well, inside a deeper hole, cordoned off by orange netting, shows where archeologists have found a well, believed to be from the 1870s, uncovered at the construction site for Universal United Kingdom Resort Image Project Universal

Archaeologists uncover 150-year-old well at Universal United Kingdom Resort site

Drone footage of archaeological digs at the Universal United Kingdom Resort site in Bedford Borough has revealed a 24-metre well dating back to 1873, uncovering a piece of local Victorian history...
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