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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.

Time’s almost up: Nominate Bedford Borough’s Everyday Heroes before midnight tonight

Last chance to nominate Bedford’s Everyday Heroes as entries for the 2025 awards close today, celebrating residents who make the Borough a better place. Now in its sixth year and held in...

Bedford autism charity receives ‘neighbourly’ grant from Stagecoach bus operator

As part of a scheme to distribute community grants across the UK, Stagecoach, the parent of major local bus operator Stagecoach East, has supported a local community organisation, in...

Young, driven and making change – Help us find the young Everyday Heroes of Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Young Achiever (14–21) category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Heights, celebrating young people...

They put family first every day, now let’s put them first. Nominate a young carer as an Everyday Hero

Nominations are open for the Young Carer of the Year category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, celebrating under-18s in Bedford Borough who care for loved ones...

Who makes you proud of Bedford? Nominate them for an Everyday Heroes Award

Nominations are open for the Pride in Bedford Borough category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Radio and celebrating those who champion...

From sport to volunteering: Nominate a young Bedfordian for a Young Achiever award

Nominations are open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, including the under-13 Young Achiever category sponsored by Maths Circle/Times Tables Rock Stars...

‘We didn’t create the moon’ – Bedford Borough Council’s response to ignorant social media comments goes viral

Bedford Borough Council’s has been praised for its response to comments about its Ramadan and Lent posts, after its sharp reply – including “we didn’t create the moon” – has now gone viral...

Nominate an unsung Bedford hero for an Everyday Heroes Award and celebrate the people who never ask for thanks

Know someone who helps others without seeking recognition? Nominations are open for the Unsung Hero Award at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025...

Nominate Bedford’s next Fundraiser of the Year in the Everyday Heroes Awards

Nominations are open for the Fundraiser of the Year (Individual) category at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors...

Youth Voice Award returns to celebrate young leaders across Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Youth Voice Award at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, honouring young people and organisations championing youth across Bedford Borough...

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