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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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Bedford treated to random acts of kindness thanks to local charity

Bedford shoppers treated to random acts of kindness thanks to the actions of a few dedicated volunteers who simply wanted to bring a smile...

Bedford charities win cash boost of £1,000 to continue incredible work

Two charities from Bedford have each been awarded £1,000 from the 12 Days of Giving campaign, with the boost promising to make a massive difference to the charities work...

Record donations to SMART Prebend Centre but Bedford’s homeless still need help

Bedford's SMART Prebend Centre, which offers support for homeless and socially isolated people, says it's just £13,000 away from achieving the target for their annual...

Obituary: Richard Patrick Garrett

The trouble with being asked to write an obituary for my husband Rich is that he was a larger than life character and I have no idea how to do justice to the giant who has been by...

“Losing her isn’t an option” Lulu’s fight for life-saving treatment

If it wasn't for the feeding tube you'd think Lulu De Vries was any other care-free five-year-old as she laughs, plays and jumps all over the Bedford Blues players visiting her today....

Dance fever hits Bedford for charity this weekend

Dance fever is set to hit Bedford this weekend as 160 Students from a local school perform in aid of charity Fragile X. Fragile X is a charity that helps...

BLCF and Bedford Blues on final push to reach fundraising target

The Surviving Winter Appeal, a joint fundraising initiative led by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) and the Bedford Blues, has just £1,400 to go...

SpectaculArts launches plan to create spectacular education

SpectaculArts, the organisation behind the first ever full Bedford Carnival due to take place this year, has announced a new plan to help people gain basic life skills and find out what...

Bedford Blues team up with BLCF to tackle food and fuel poverty

The Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation (BLCF) has teamed up with the Bedford Blues to launch the Surviving Winter Appeal to support the 41,700 households...

Help Bedford’s homeless this Christmas with SMART Prebend Centre

SMART Prebend Centre has launched their annual appeal to raise funds to support the homeless and vulnerably housed in Bedford and they're aiming to raise £50,000.

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