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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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New developments in commercial security camera technology

Rapid advances in camera systems are transforming commercial security. Businesses face increasing demands for safer workplaces and effective incident response...

Staying put: Why Bedford homeowners are renovating instead of moving

For sale boards are turning over more slowly than they used to. Skips are not. Across Bedford, a growing number of households are reaching the same conclusion...

Bedford School rowing pair win international golds on “The Lake of the Gods” in Switzerland

A pair of Bedford School rowers have won international gold medals on the water for Team GB at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Lucerne, Switzerland. Ewan and Oliver, who are upper sixth formers...

Bedfordshire palliative coordination service reaches national HSJ award finals

The Bedfordshire palliative coordination service, bringing together Sue Ryder St John's Hospice, Keech Hospice, and local NHS teams, has been shortlisted for a national HSJ Award...

Letters: Investing for those who come after

There is an old and famous Greek proverb, “A community grows great when people plant trees in whose shade they may never sit.” That simple idea captures what public service should be about...

Letters: Imposing parking charges at Kempston Sainsbury’s would be disproportionate and unfair

We have been asked to publish this open letter to Simon Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Sainsbury's, which was sent to him via email earlier today. You can read the letter in full below...

Opinion: Why self-uploaded stories are a direct threat to trusted local news

Automated upload portals might save corporate publishers time and money, but they destroy public trust. Here is why proper ethical journalism will always come first for our readers...

SEVA Trust UK pledges continued homelessness support as Prebend Centre closes

Bedford charity SEVA Trust UK has pledged to continue providing staple food and daily essentials to people experiencing homelessness, despite news that Prebend Street Day Care Centre will close...

Senior Bedfordshire firefighter issues wildfire warning as hot, dry conditions continue

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued an urgent public warning after a deliberate grass fire damaged football pitches in Jubilee Park, as dry weather increases the risk of open fires...

What’s on Bedford: 12 – 23 August 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...