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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.

Our mission is to inform and inspire the people of Bedford. To do this we will work hard to bring them the news that matters to them from our town centre to the most rural of the Borough’s villages.

Our editorial team are NCTJ trained and abides by the IMPRESS Standards code of conduct and our own stringent, modern ethical editorial policy.

A Bedford Town player in away kit takes the ball away from an Oxford City player

Bedford Town narrowly lose National League North opener at Oxford City

Bedford Town's new National League North season got off to the worst possible start as they lost 1-0 at Oxford City on Saturday (8 August). A 77th-minute header from City debutant, Ludwig Francillette...
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Jake Fordham pictured outside the Burnaby Arms. Image The Burnaby Arms

Burnaby Arms leads summer of fundraising for life-saving Black Tom defibrillator

Inspired by the experiences of one of their regulars, the Burnaby Arms in Black Tom is organising a range of events throughout the summer to fundraise for a community defibrillator...
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Chaos and Milllie, two dogs with illegally cropped ears. Image RSPCA

Biddenham man handed 20-year animal ban for allowing puppies’ ears to be cropped

A Biddenham man has been banned from keeping animals for 20 years and handed a suspended prison sentence after allowing two puppies in his care to have their ears cropped..
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Declan and Jake pictured at Victoria tube station ahead of their charity bike ride. Image Amey

Bedford railway apprentice to cycle 400 miles from Edinburgh to London for Cancer Research UK

A railway engineering apprentice from Bedford is set to pedal more than 400 miles in seven days to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Declan Kiely, who lives in Bedford, will team...
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Cannabis edibles seized by Bedfordshire Police are packaged to mimic children's sweets. Image Bedfordshire Police

Police issue cannabis edibles warning after £50k drug bust following M1 crash near Bedford

Bedfordshire Police have issued an urgent warning to parents about the dangers of drug-infused "sweets" following a high-value drug bust triggered by a crash on the M1 near Bedford...
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The Bedford & Co area at The Arc in Bedford. The shop stocks local independent businesses.

Strength in numbers: The Arc transforms cafe space into a hub for Bedford’s indie makers

Getting retail to work in the current climate is incredibly hard. Rent, business rates and staffing costs continue to rise, while online competition shows no sign of slowing. None of that is...
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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard in his office. Image: Bedfordshire OPCC

Monthly column: Police reform must improve performance

The government will publish its long-awaited Police Reform Bill next month when Parliament returns from the summer recess. This Bill represents the most radical reform of English and Welsh...
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Happy couple Sheila and Stephen who married after first meeting as teenagers 50 years ago. Stephen is wearing a white tuxedo and black bow tie and Sheila is wearing a lace wedding dress and jacket

50 years in the making: Turvey retirement village celebrates its first resident wedding

A couple who first crossed paths as teenagers half a century ago have officially tied the knot, marking the very first wedding between residents at the Elderswell retirement...
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SEND child with their arms in the air and with their thumbs up.

Central Bedfordshire Council approves £2.2m plan for school SEND reform

A government funding boost for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform in schools and better access to professional expertise could improve pupil experience and ease...
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Bird Brothers' Matthew Bird with their Great Taste awards for their eggs

Double-star success as Bedford egg producer honoured at Great Taste awards

Bedford-based egg producer, Bird Brothers, has been recognised at the Great Taste awards, with two double-star awards. The Great Taste awards are the world's largest and most trusted...
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