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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.

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Fight the flab with the latest Man vs Fat rugby club in Bedford

A new rugby club that aims to help men in and around Bedford lose unwanted weight at a healthy and sustainable pace will kick off on Wednesday 18 June, and it’s looking for new players...

Honours for Bedford and beyond as five Bedfordshire residents recognised by the King

Two Bedfordians have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025, alongside three others from elsewhere in the county, for their exceptional service to their communities and professions...

Labour councillors in Bedford say Muslim Network report is a ‘wake-up call’

Bedford Borough Labour Group said the recent Labour Muslim Network (LMN) survey findings are” sobering” but are “not being dismissed”. The LMN asked Muslim Labour MPs, councillors...

Bedford’s FACES charity marks Volunteers’ Week with open day and funding boost

Love bug Ruby looking for quiet retirement home in Bedford

A 17-year-old cat from Bedford is searching for a loving retirement home after being taken in by the local Cats Protection group. Ruby, who is the equivalent of 84 in human years...

Discover your home from home this summer at our welcoming care homes in Bedfordshire

This summer, why not discover a place where care, comfort, and community come together seamlessly? With three beautifully designed care homes across Bedfordshire, Elstow Manor...

Three Bedford charities awarded £40k to support those in need

Three charities operating in Bedford borough have been awarded a share of £40,000 from the House of Industry Estate, a trust that is managed by Bedford Borough Council, which...

Bedford Town to host ‘Sellebrity Soccer’ stars in aid of CHUMS

The regular football season may be over but Bedford Town FC continues to host football at the ground as the club welcome the stars of 'Sellebrity Soccer' to The Eyrie in aid of youth mental health...

Bedfordshire Police celebrate volunteers’ vital role in community safety

As a part of National Volunteers’ Week, Bedfordshire Police celebrated and thanked the dedicated volunteers whose selfless commitment strengthens our communities and enhances public trust...

Kick off your summer holidays by bringing colour and curiosity to The Higgins

With the summer holidays just around the corner, and families up and down the land donning their thinking caps for things to do, the Higgins in Bedford is front of the queue with a vibrant programme...