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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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The artwork from David Litchfield's picture book The Bear and the Piano which as been adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The image is of a bear in a tuxedo sat at a piano in the middle of a deserted forest

Big stage, big heart: Bedford’s David Litchfield on taking The Bear and the Piano to the RSC

Bedford author David Litchfield talks to the Bedford Clanger about the roller-coaster of emotions as the Royal Shakespeare Company adapts his book, The Bear and the Piano, for the stage...
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Chris McCole, Andy Mills-Brown, Denver Sheridan and Andy Such

Setting the stage for growth as Stewartby-based business unveils new leadership team

Two award-winning Stewartby-based entertainment businesses have announced new leadership appointments which, for the first time, will span both businesses. TAG Live, founded in...
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Mike Pearce with his bike on hillside

Bedford biker saddles up for 300-mile charity ride to fight Multiple Sclerosis

A Bedfordian is gearing up to cycle from London to Paris next June to raise vital funds for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Mike Pearce has been inspired to fundraise...
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Bedford rail users warned of RMT strike action affecting services throughout August

Members of the RMT union have announced that they will strike on three Saturdays in August, directly affecting anyone travelling on East Midlands Railway (EMR) services between...
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Bedford and County athlete, Oliver Weddell on the podium with a gold medal after a win in the England Age Group Championships in July

Bedford’s young athletes win medals at England Age Group Championships

Bedford International Athletics Stadium was once again the host of a national competition as Bedford & County athletes won medals of all colours on another jam-packed weekend of athletics...
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Police officer and police car. Image: Copyright Lawrey/Shutterstock

Police seek four suspects who assaulted and forced Bedford man home to steal cash

Bedfordshire Police have launched an appeal after a man was assaulted on Mill Street in Bedford, grabbed by the neck, and marched to his home where suspects stole a large sum of money...
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Two men standing and talking at an EV charging point with two cars parked and plugged in. Image: Connected Kerb/Bedford Borough Council.

Bedford Borough rolls out electric vehicle charging to rural villages and suburbs

Electric vehicle charging points are coming to streets without off-street parking across Bedford, Kempston, and surrounding villages as part of a major new rollout for Bedford Borough...
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The former Debenhams building and the 'faces' at the top of Silver Street and Bedford High Street Image Bedford Independent

Political row erupts over Mayes Yard site £1 transfer, but Mayor says developer will fund regeneration

Bedford Borough Council faces opposition after agreeing to transfer the former Debenhams site for £1, though Mayor Tom Wootton insists developer City Heart will fund the regeneration...
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Tree branch fallen on a car on Shaftesbury Avenue, Russell Park, Bedford Image

Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford partially blocked as tree branch falls onto car

Shaftesbury Avenue, running alongside Russell Park in Bedford, is partially blocked this afternoon after a large branch fell onto a parked car. No injuries have been reported...
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Michael Stephenson (right( throwing a punch at Leon Mitchell (left) in a boxing bout at the Park Inn Hotel in Northampton

Stephenson wins on boxing return after 19-month injury layoff

Michael Stephenson is now eyeing a Commonwealth title after a 19-month injury layoff, returning to action with a win in Northampton as he looks to reignite a promising career in the ring...
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