Community & Charity

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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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Bedford’s creative community pays tribute to Laura Pottinger

The creative community in Bedford has paid tribute to Laura Pottinger who tragically lost her life at Kemspton Weir on Sunday, 16 April, alongside her great friend, Sarah Waller...

New foal crowned Champagne Charlie in honour of Coronation birthday

A local dressage riding school in Thurleigh had double cause for celebration on Coronation Day, with the birth of an American miniature horse foal, appropriately named after the new King...

St Paul’s Bedford hosts service of thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Sir Samuel Whitbread KCVO

On Wednesday, 26 April, around 500 people came together at St Paul's Church in Bedford to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Sir Samuel Whitbread who passed away aged 85 on Tuesday 17 January 2023...

Black tie ball to celebrate FACES’ 10th anniversary and new logo

A Bedford-based charity that helps over 1,400 people each year celebrated its 10th anniversary in style with a black tie fundraising ball and the unveiling of its new logo...

Emmaus Village Carlton offers homes to people experiencing homelessness

Bedfordshire charity Emmaus Village Carlton helps homeless people and currently has vacant rooms in its community. The charity provides up to 42 people who were previously homeless with a home...

Here they are – the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes 2022

Bedford's everyday heroes were celebrated last week (Thursday) in a glittering event at The Quarry Theatre on St Peter's Street in recognition of everything they do to make our borough a great place to live...

Riverside to host tennis tournament in aid of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire charities

Riverside Tennis Club has been selected as the host for a summer charity event in aid of five charities chosen by the new High Sheriff of Bedfordshire...

Column: What makes a true Bedfordian?

It's often a small moment of joy each day, looking at the comments made across the Bedford Independent's Facebook page as almost all readers discuss the news of the day with genuine interest...

Child grooming victim from Bedford joins NSPCC schools campaign

A woman from Bedford who was the victim of child grooming has joined the NSPCC's campaign to highlight the essential role that schools play in safeguarding...

Photos: Bedford’s Street Iftar attracts 1,500 attendees

Around 1,500 people attended this year's Street Iftar at Bedford Corn Exchange, organised by the town's Muslim community...

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