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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.

The inflatable obstacle course at Box End Park from above. Image Box End Park

Summer in Bedford: making a splash at Box End Park

If you're looking for a family-friendly summer holiday activity that combines fresh air, beautiful countryside and plenty of opportunities to get soaked, then Box End Park should...
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A Queen's Park Westfield 1st XI squad photo, in their maroon Sunday kits.

Queen’s Park Westfield win local derby to stay in control of Beds League title race

Queen's Park Westfield won the battle of the Bedford clubs on Sunday (26 July) as they beat Bedford CC by five wickets at The Bury to remain top of the Bedfordshire County Cricket League...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

Complaint against Bedford mayor’s East West Rail declarations dismissed

Bedford Borough's monitoring officer has dismissed a formal complaint against Mayor Tom Wootton regarding his East West Rail declarations, concluding no failure occurred...
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Artist Clare Ellen Gregory alongside her work entitled 'X Marks the Spot'. Her painting is a close up of her stomach which is affected by endometriosis

Painting the unseen: Local artist uses her scars and chronic pain to break the stigma of endometriosis

Bedford-based artist Clare Ellen Gregory has used her own personal experience of chronic pain and illness to inspire and empower others. While in her first year at Norwich University of the Arts...
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Real Bedford captain, Drew Richardson lifts the Bedfordshire Senior Cup for Real Bedford surrounded by teammates at The Eyrie

Real Bedford down Bedford Town to win early season silverware at The Eyrie

In a historic first encounter, Real Bedford beat Bedford Town 3-2 to win the Bedfordshire Senior Challenge Cup Final on Friday (24 July), earning the Pirates an early piece of silverware...
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The canoe display area Bedford River Festival 2026. The canoe slides are to the left, with the water of the river still and calm. The suspension bridge can be seen in the background. Willow trees hang over the river on the right.

Bedford Ian writes…

Watered down, Simply great, Just say "no", and Careful what you wish for. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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A Bedfordshire firefighter surrounded by smoke tackles a wildfire in an open field Image BFRS

Bedfordians urged to take care this summer as fire service warns of ‘very high risk’ of wildfires

As record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells continue, the urge to fire up the grill has never been stronger. However, as the temperature rises, so do the risks...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

Fire service confirms high-pressure oxygen release caused Brunel Road incident

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a high-pressure oxygen release from 12 cylinders caused yesterday's fatal industrial incident on Brunel Road in Bedford...
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Team photo of the Bedford Ladies Tug of War team after the English Championships in June 2026

Bedford Ladies Tug of War team back on the medal hunt as major championships loom large

One of Bedford's strengths in the world of sport remains the tug of war arena, and the Bedfordshire Tug of War team have been front and centre of regional and national medal tables...
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Sophie Stapley on her graduation in her graduation cap and cloak standing in front of a large 2026. day Image: The Stapley family.

From Putnoe paper round to First-Class Honours for Bedford Independent journalist

Former Putnoe paper girl Sophie has graduated with First-Class Honours and a Dean's Award, returning home to Bedford Borough to champion real community stories...
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