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All the latest community and charity news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

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 follows a standards code set out by the independent press regulator IMPRESS Standards.

The AccessIT terminal now installed at Project 229 in Kempston Image Get-IT-Right

Kempston community hub gets free access terminal to tackle digital exclusion

A new public access computer has been installed at Project 229 in Kempston to help residents access council, NHS and support services. The touchscreen device has been donated...
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Tom holding his son Alfie.

Fundraiser helps bereaved mum and son plan Disneyland trip to honour daddy’s memory

A month ago today, the life of Georgie and her two-year-old son, Alfie, changed forever, following the sudden death of his daddy, Tom. A planned trip for the three of them to visit Disneyland Paris...
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Members of the public taking part in the Anti Stalking walk. Image Bedford Borough Council

Step up against stalking: Bedford community walk returns this April

An annual walk to raise awareness of stalking and its impact on individuals and communities is taking place in Bedford on Friday (24 April). The Walk Against Stalking is part of National...
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Welcoming Space at Bhagwan Valmik Community Centre collage image Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO)

Monthly column: Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford runs weekly welcoming space for all

We are proud to announce the ongoing success of its Welcoming Space, a free weekly initiative designed to support the local community through connection, comfort, and practical resources...
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Faith in Queen's Park trustees, coaches and service users with Mohammad Yasin MP. Image: the office of Mohammad Yasin MP

Bedford group secures £10,000 funding boost for community projects

Faith in Queen’s Park in Bedford has secured £10,000 government funding to support youth programmes, sports activities and community projects. Faith in Queen’s Park has received...
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Mikael Caille is heading off to Lyon to work for Charles Wells after four years at Bedford pub The Bluebell. Image: Bedford Independent

Last orders for Mikael as Bluebell manager leaves for Lyon to pour Bedford brews

Bluebell head chef Mikael is leaving Bedford after four years, reflecting on the community he’s built and what he’ll miss as he returns to France for a new role in Lyon. Mikael Caille, head chef...
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Vienna preparing for the London Marathon. Image: Rays of Sunshine

Bedford teen turns trauma into triumph with marathon for children’s charity

A Bedford teen whose hand was amputated when she was just 12 is taking on the world's most iconic marathon to raise funds for the charity that supported her recovery...
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Meeting a Darlek: Creating Memories founder Pritti Saggi (right) pictured making one child's dream come true. Image: Creating Memories

Monthly column: A chance to look at the charities across Bedford Borough helping those in need

We're pleased to launch a new monthly column that will focus on charities across Bedford Borough, raising awareness of the work they do and the people they help...
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Dancer at Bangladesh Independence Day celebrations. Image: QPCO

Bedford to host Bangladesh Independence anniversary celebration

Two organisations are partnering this month to mark the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Independence with the theme of 'Asha', meaning hope. Bangladesh declared...
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YouthTV’s latest season of Afternoon Tea - The Conversations that matter to Young People recording February 2026. Image YouthTV

YouthTV launches Aspire Awards 2026 to celebrate Bedfordshire’s exceptional young people

A new awards programme has been launched this week to recognise the outstanding achievements of the young people in Bedfordshire and the organisations that...
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