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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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A Bedford Radio microphone at the Bedford Radio studios on St Marys Street

Bedford Radio launches youth project to “empower the next generation of broadcasters”

A local radio station are on the hunt for the town's next young voices as they launch a special six-week youth radio project aimed at uncovering the next generation of broadcasters in Bedford...
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Councillor Jon Abbott delivering the petition to save Clapham Post Office to a member of staff at the Post Office HQ

Clapham’s fight to save Post Office intensifies with petition hand delivered to Post Office HQ

The campaign to keep Clapham’s Post Office in its dedicated building has gathered further momentum, as local cllr Jon Abbott (Lib Dem, Clapham and Oakley) hand-delivered a petition...
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Two wrestlers plying their trade for Sacrifice Pro Wrestling at Bedford Town FC

Sacrifice Pro Wrestling returns to Bedford in aid of Myeloma UK

Sacrifice Pro Wrestling return to the home of Bedford Town FC, The Eyrie on 29 June in order to raise money for blood cancer charity, Myeloma UK and there's more than just titles on the line...
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Armed Forces Day parade on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Parade and festivities planned this month for Armed Forces Day

Bikers will lead a parade down Bedford High Street on Sunday, 29 June, to begin the annual celebrations of Armed Forces Day in the town centre. 150 people will be taking part in...
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(l-r) Mayor Tom Wootton, NIsh and Clapham residents, and Phillipa Simms outside the post office on Clapham High Street. Image: Tom4Change/Facebook

Clapham campaign grows to keep Post Office in dedicated building

A community campaign has been launched to oppose plans to relocate Clapham’s historic High Street Post Office into a nearby convenience store, with Bedford mayor Tom Wootton...
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Therapy Dog Jack and (inset) with his human Richard Marlton. Image: The Marlton family

“The most worthwhile thing I’ve ever done” says Bedford volunteer whose therapy dog Jack helps Sue Ryder St John’s hospice patients

As Volunteers’ Week (2–8 June) approaches, Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger is celebrating the kindness and dedication of its many volunteers, including four-legged...
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Flowers tulips along the Embankment Bedford near suspension bridge over River Great Ouse

Free tulip bulbs for Bedford community groups as council launches annual giveaway

Community groups across Bedford Borough are invited to add a splash of springtime colour to their neighbourhoods as part of Bedford Borough Council’s popular tulip bulb giveaway. Following the dazzling...
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(l-r) Mayor Tom Wootton, Clare Dunkinson of Creating Memories, and cllr John Wheeler with their cheque. Image: LDRS

Air ambulance, Bunyan Museum and Creating Memories receive mayor’s charity donations

Bedford’s mayor and the Borough Council’s former speaker have presented cheques to three charities to mark the end of a year of fundraising. Yesterday, the Trustees of the Mayor of...
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Sue Pearson running through Priory Country Park during her seven marathons in seven days challenge at sunrise. Image: the Pearson family

Seven marathons, three charities, one incredible week for Bedford’s Sue Pearson

Most people would call running one marathon a year a major accomplishment, but Bedfordian Sue Pearson has completed seven in just seven days, clocking 184 miles across Bedfordshire to raise money...
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Mike's Ride for Primrose poster

Volunteer driver swaps four wheels for two in cycling challenge for Bedford cancer patients

A Bedford volunteer who usually helps transport cancer patients for life-saving treatment is gearing up for two major cycling challenges to raise funds for a lift service he drives for...
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