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Latest news from across Bedford Borough, when and where you want it. The Bedford Independent is your best source of Bedford news on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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.

The exterior of the Hopeworks building on Harpur Street. Image: Hopeworks

Monthly column: The Bedford we see in the shadows

Most people experience Bedford in the hustle and bustle of our workplaces, cafes and parks. At Hopeworks, we often find ourselves alongside those living in the shadows...
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a man being arrested and helped into an unmarked police car

Police arrest man in Willington following reports of indecent exposure near Danish Camp

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Willington. Police received a report that a man had indecently exposed himself at the Danish Camp on...
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Cyber Security graphic of a padlock on a computer screen. Image Pixabay:The Digital Artist

Harpur Trust reassures school parents following cyber incident at third-party supplier

The Harpur Trust has issued a clear reassurance to parents, guardians, and pupils following a cybersecurity incident involving an external database system used in its charity operations...
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Real Bedford's CJ Kiala curls a shot towards the Bedford Town goal in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup final

Bedford Town and Real Bedford all set for the start of another marathon football season

With pre-season done and dusted, Bedford's football clubs are returning to competitive league action this weekend as the new National League and Southern League seasons kick off...
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Legal advice: Preparing your business for sale – legal steps to take early to maximise value and reduce risk

Selling a business is a big decision, and not one to be taken lightly. Whether planning for retirement or succession, or an exit strategy, there are a few simple steps that can be taken to ensure...
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HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada enjoying a ride on the pedal-powered smoothie bike as schoolchildren attending the event look on. Image: BAEF

From bees to bikes, pupils discover how Bedfordshire farming feeds the country

More than 470 school children from 14 schools across the county gathered at Shuttleworth House for the inaugural Bedfordshire Food, Farming & Sustainability Schools’ Day...
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What’s on Bedford: 5 – 16 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...
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Crowd at the Original Culture Festival at dusk. Image Original Culture Festival

Original Culture Festival returns to Priory Country Park with a full day of family-friendly fun

Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Original Culture Festival will be bringing the party to town this month, with an added special family day so that everyone can enjoy the vibes...
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Paul Lockyer training for his 100 mile Bedfordshire run for local disability charity Embrace. Image: Paul Lockyer

Bedford Borough charity chair launches 100-mile solo running challenge for disabled youth

Podington man Paul Lockyer, 61, is taking on a 100-mile solo running challenge across Bedfordshire to raise funds for Embrace, a charity supporting local families living with...
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Commemorative plaque located at 42 Harpur Street. Erected 2014. The inscription states: Guglielmo Marconi 1874 - 1937. Father of the wireless. Lived here sometime during 1876 - 1880. Image: Bedford Borough Council/Stuart Antrobus

New Blue Plaque scheme aims to honour Bedfordshire’s “forgotten” heroes

Bedfordians are being invited to help uncover underrepresented historical figures for national blue plaque commemoration across Bedfordshire and the wider region...
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