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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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Bedford junior aquathlon returns to Bedford

The Bedford junior aquathlon returns Sunday 11 October, a swimming and running event for local schoolchildren. Now in its 20th year organised by Bedford Borough…

Rugby legend Jason Leonard OBE to headline charity gala for Katie Piper Foundation

A charity dinner at Bedford Blues' CMC Marquee featuring rugby legend Jason Leonard and a unique auction prize, raising funds for the Katie Piper Foundation will take place in September...

Bedford charity shortlisted for national business award moves into the Harpur Centre

Bedford-founded charity and social-impact micro-business, Madad, is entering a new phase of growth after moving its Bedford charity store to the Harpur Centre…

Charity cycling challenge passed through Bedford this week set to raise over £50,000

Charity cyclist Ewan McCulloch, 52, from Edinburgh, is cycling from Cumbria to the south coast of England over 10 days and 1,300km in a bid to raise more than £50,000 for charities…

Missed your grades? Take a breath, keep calm, and look at your options

Didn't get the A-level grades you were hoping for today? Take a breath. From UCAS Clearing and degree apprenticeships to retakes and gap years, here is what you need to know about your next steps...

Bedford Blues announce extension to strategic partnership with Northampton Saints

Bedford Blues have announced an extension to their strategic partnership with Prem champions, Northampton Saints. Headlines so far include the resumption of the Mobbs Memorial match...

Bedford’s best independent coffee shops worth seeking out

Bedford's independent coffee scene is better than most people passing through would expect. The town has a collection of cafés that take their coffee seriously, each with a distinct character...

Bedfordshire Police warn of distraction thefts targeting the elderly

Police in Bedfordshire are warning local people to remain vigilant following a series of distraction thefts and robberies targeting elderly victims to steal high-value jewellery across the county...

A-levels live: The latest results and advice from across Bedford as they come in

It's A-level results day 2026 and we'll have the latest from across Bedford Borough as students collect their grades. Results day is always an emotional roller coaster. The envelope gets opened...

Bedford looks up: Hundreds join Astronomical Society to witness rare eclipse

Hundreds of residents turned out to watch the solar eclipse with the Bedford Astronomical Society, where local experts handed out 300 pairs of solar glasses and demystified stargazing for all ages...