Letters to the editor

Whether it’s something that’s bothering you or something you want to praise, our letters page will give you the chance to tell the rest of Bedford Borough what’s on your mind.

Maybe you’ve got something to say about one of our recent articles. Even if you disagree with what we’ve published, we want to hear from you.

Simply email letters@BedfordIndependent.co.uk and your opinions, rants, ideas, compliments or criticisms could soon feature on our pages.
Terms and conditions:

  • Only letters from Bedford Borough residents will be accepted unless they are from a nationally recognised charity or public body with a subject that may be of interest to our readers.
  • You must include your full name and full address for your letter to be considered for publication.
  • Our editorial policy is to only publish your name, street name and/or town or village.
  • Names and addresses can be withheld but only with good reason.
  • If possible, please include a high-quality photo with your letter.
  • Letters may be edited for length, typos and formatting purposes.
  • Write respectfully, refraining from the use of personal comments or attacks, profanity, or remarks that may be considered offensive.
  • We reserve the right to refuse publication without a reply.

Further terms & conditions for reader letters and comments can be found on our ethics and editorial policy page.

Updated: 01 January 2024

Letters: Green Party candidate is wrong to use Gaza as a political football

This letter is in response to your article, Gaza top priority for Bedford and Kempston voters, claims Green candidate. I want to highlight that I have not met more than ten residents in this...

Letters: “Farage has been holding the map while recent PM’s have driven UK into a ditch”

In their letter published on 24 June, Mr. or Ms. J. Whiten is mistaken on several levels. There has only been one ‘scheduled’ general election in the UK: that of 7 May 2015 upon the expiration of the Tory-Lib Dem...

Letters: “Bafflingly underdeveloped” views of Nigel Farage

A recent letter said that Nigel Farage had shown "authentic leadership and vision" and I was somewhat confused by that. I note that the letter writer didn't cite any examples of leadership that Mr Farage had shown...

Letters: “Don’t lock the Deaf community out”

The morning after the general election, 5 July, will be a historic moment for the UK. Whether it is delivered by a re-elected or newly elected Prime Minister, their speech to the nation will be a...

Letters: Don’t forget your voter identification on polling day

As we approach General Election polling day, I want to take a moment to remind residents across our Borough of an essential requirement for this election period: voter identification...

Letters: Speeding in Bedford, Biddenham and Queen’s Park

Good comments from your readers [regarding speeding drivers]. Read:Letters: Queen’s Park isn’t the only place in Bedford with dangerous driving. My daughter called...

Letters: Queen’s Park isn’t the only place in Bedford with dangerous driving

The recent complaints of dangerous driving in Queens Park prompt me to write to voice the same concern within Bedford town centre. I regularly see high-performance vehicles...

Letters: Crackdown needed on ‘illegal’ e-scooters

When are the authorities going to crack down on E-Scooters and E-Bikes? They are illegal and are now like ants all over Bedford. Streets, pavements footpaths and even the town centre is...

Letters: “I couldn’t agree more about dangerous driving in Queen’s Park”

I couldn’t agree more with the letter I read regarding the dangerous driving in Queens Park. I live on Hurst Grove which is a 20 mph road and people regularly speed down it in their sports cars...

Letters: Don’t interfere, let nature take its course

It is with sadness that I have to report that 4FZY (Fuzzy), 4CUI (Cutie) and their four remaining cygnets, have been removed from their breeding territory on the river by the Waterfowl Sanctuary, Godmanchester (WSG)...

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