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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.

Students and staff on the Taste of the Workplace. Image: Bedford Giving.

Bedford Giving expands groundbreaking work experience to students at Wixams Academy

Bedford Giving has expanded its pioneering Taste of the Workplace work experience project, bringing real-world career insight directly into schools, from 30 pupils, to a whole year group of around...
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Hawkstone Farmers Choir perform at Britain's Got Talent. Image Britain's Got Talent

From isolation to inspiration: Bedford farmer’s choir triumph on Britain’s Got Talent

A retired farmer from Bedford has advanced to the next round of Britain's Got Talent (BGT) after the choir he is in received the prestigious 'Golden Buzzer' from the celebrity judges...
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Stock image of swimmers at a GLL swimming pool in Bedford

GLL links up with Diabetes UK for new swimming and walking challenges

Bedford's leisure operator, GLL is once again teaming up with Diabetes UK to help thousands of people across Bedford Borough get active, with the Swim22 challenge leading the way...
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The Bedford River Festival Main Stage in Russell Park. Image: Pad Presents

Why Bedford is brilliant: Local voices on why our Borough deserves national recognition

Local voices from business, culture and community groups explain why Bedford deserves its place on The Sunday Times list of the best places to live in the East of England...
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Flowers tulips along the Embankment Bedford near suspension bridge over River Great Ouse

Bedford named one of best places to live in East of England

Bedford has been named one of the best places to live in the East of England by The Sunday Times, with judges highlighting schools, parks and the boost from Universal...
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The Princess Royal inspecting cadets of Bedford's CCF at Bedford School 18 March 2026. Image: Bedford School

Princess Royal inspects Bedford Borough cadets and unveils new war memorial for former pupils

The Princess Royal visited Bedford School to inspect Combined Cadet Force contingents from four schools and unveil a new memorial to Old Bedfordians killed in the First World War...
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The new civil engineering badge. Image ICE Girlguiding

New civil engineering badge launched for girls in Bedfordshire

A new free civil engineering badge is being rolled out for Guides and Rangers in Bedfordshire, aiming to inspire more girls to consider careers in infrastructure. The free badge has been...
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Club Towers Charity Spinathon 2026. Image Club Towers

Two local charities to share £5,500 thanks to Club Towers’ sixth charity Spinathon

Over 40 members of a Bedford gym community used pedal power to help raise over £5,500 for two local charities. The sixth annual 'Spinathon' at Club Towers in Clapham raised £5,625...
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The sign of The King's Arms pub in Bedford

The King’s Arms: Irish heritage, community and legacy in the heart of Bedford

In a town where much has changed, The King’s Arms pub remains a constant. A living link to Bedford’s Irish heritage, music, memory and community and at its centre is Sean O’Donnell, a landlord...
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(l-r) Courtney Juggins and Darren Dalton from Lindström UK

Lindström UK marks 25 years in Bedford with fundraiser for Combat Stress

Lindström UK is marking 25 years in Bedford by raising money for Combat Stress, with two staff taking on a month-long 100km fundraising challenge. One team member will cover...
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