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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 Bedford Blues pitch at Goldington Road being prepared ahead of the Champ League play-off final on Sunday, 31 May 2026.Image: Bedford Independent.

Bedford Blues begin new Champ Rugby campaign at champions Worcester

Bedford Blues have learnt of their first opponents for 2026/27, as they look to go one better than last season's Champ Rugby final defeat to Worcester Warriors on the last day of May...
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£70m investment in Bedford’s Eagle Brewery wins Spanish business award

The owners of Bedford's Eagle Brewery have won the Eduardo Barrachina Golden Award 2026 after a £70 million investment boosted local jobs and modernised the facility...
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Bedford School's International Baccalaureate Cohort of 2026 pictured on the school grounds. Image Bedford School

Bedford School’s “outstanding” International Baccalaureate results smash global average

Bedford School's headmaster has described the results of its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme cohort as "outstanding". Of the ten pupils who completed the...
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Jail sentence for Bedford man after pedestrian injured at unauthorised car meet

A 28-year-old man from Bedford has been sentenced to one year and four months in prison for causing injury by careless driving in Milton Keynes. Issac Osbourne-Walker of Goldington Road was...
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An empty fuel gauge.

Police plea for dashcam footage following attempted fuel theft in Sharnbrook

Bedfordshire Police has asked for the public's help following reports of attempted fuel theft at an address in Sharnbrook. They are hoping dashcam footage may have recorded the incident...
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Murder investigation launched after mother and two children found dead in Great Denham

Bedfordshire Police has launched a murder investigation after three people were found dead at a property in Great Denham. After concerns were raised on Monday (6 July) when the mother...
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Twelve Bedford and Kempston burglaries linked to one suspect as police issue summer security warning

One man has been charged with 12 burglary offences following a major county-wide burglary crackdown and manhunt by Bedfordshire Police. Of the 17 offences investigated as part of...
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Members of the Bedford Borough Council housing team at the MJ Awards

Bedford Borough Council housing team reaches finals of local government ‘Oscars’

Celebrations were in order for housing staff at Bedford Borough Council last month, when they were finalists at the MJ Achievement Awards. Staff were nominated for the Best Council...
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Participants in the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival at the Quarry Theatre. Image Inclusive Performing Arts Festival

Bedford’s Inclusive Performing Arts Festival returns for EVERY BODY

After an incredible inaugural event at last year’s Bedfringe, the award-winning Inclusive Performing Arts Festival is returning this summer with its biggest and most ambitious programme yet...
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Cranfield 150-home plan rejected as councillor warns of pressure on ‘failing’ pumping station

Plans for a housing project on a 20-acre site within the Forest of Marston Vale north of Cranfield have been refused, despite being recommended for approval by planning officers...
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