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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.

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.

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If you know a Bedford team raising funds for good causes… It’s time to nominate them for an Everyday Heroes Award

Nominations are open for the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, including Fundraiser of the Year (Team), celebrating Bedford groups who go the extra mile to raise money for local causes...

Bedfordians invited to write “Letters to Our Children” for Children’s Mental Health Week

A community project to share messages of hope, encouragement and belonging has been launched this week as part of Children's Mental Health Week (9 - 15 February)...

Charity match for respected Bedford football coach raises thousands for British Heart Foundation

Almost £6,000 was raised at The Eyrie, home of Bedford Town Football Club, in the memory of a well-known football coach at the end of January in aid of the British Heart Foundation...

Who puts Bedford on the map? Nominate now for the Raising the Profile of Bedford Borough Award

Who is putting Bedford Borough on the map? Nominate your local star for the Raising the Profile award in the 2025 Everyday Heroes Awards. Nominations close 1 March...

Salvation Army clothing banks withdrawn across Bedford as textile recycling market struggles

The Salvation Army has removed its clothing banks across Bedford Borough as part of national changes linked to falling textile resale values. The council is exploring alternative options...

Bedford dancer to represent Team England at Dance World Cup in Dublin

A young dancer from Bedford has been selected to represent England at the Dance World Cup - one of the most prestigious international dance competitions in the world...

Bedford’s teachers, coaches and mentors deserve the spotlight – nominate an Everyday Hero

Nominations are open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, with Bedford School sponsoring Excellence in Education and hosting the ceremony at The Quarry Theatre...

Make your nomination: Celebrate Bedford Borough’s everyday heroes as awards return for a sixth year

Nominations are open for the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, celebrating Bedford Borough people who go above and beyond. Ceremony is on Thursday, 07 May at The Quarry Theatre...

Could dog licensing return? Bedfordians invited to have their say

Dog owners and non-owners in Bedford are being encouraged to take part in research exploring dog licensing and safer communities. The study, led by the RSPCA, Dogs Trust, and the...

Community fundraising paves the way for new Clophill Lakes boardwalk after arson attack

A new boardwalk is set to be commissioned at Clophill Lakes after fundraising and insurance funding follow last year’s arson attack. Environmental charity The Greensand Trust...

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