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: December Daily Dash in support of Sue Ryder

We lost my Dad to cancer in 2015, just 18 months after we’d lost my Mum to the same illness. Dad was cared for by the excellent Sue Ryder Nurses in his last days and we wanted to give...

Letters: Where have all Bedford’s rail experts come from?

Bedford seems to be embarrassed by a sudden glut of self-certified rail experts of which I am sure East West Rail company must be jealous. Paradoxically, these rail enthusiasts...

Letters: Misinformation being spread by anti-East West Rail campaigners

Once again I find myself compelled to point out the increasing amount of misinformation about EWR being spread by people with scant knowledge of the railways...

Letters: Sparse support for EWR

I attended the meeting with Simon Blanchflower two weeks ago and I can confirm that in spite of our MPs words to the contrary the proposed Bedford-Cambridge link of EWR...

Letters: Global threat of climate change means we need less cars not cheap parking

Re: your article in your 19 October edition of Bedford Independent on ‘Bedford Borough Council’s decision to freeze car parking charges for the fifth year’. Cllr Rigby’s said...

Letters: ‘Free’ car parking comes at a price

Christmas is approaching and councillors' thoughts have turned to how to support town centre businesses. Once again, there is an argument between other parties...

Letters: Personalised letter from Santa to support NSPCC and Childline

We all need a touch of Christmas magic this year. That’s why Santa’s workshop is open, and Santa and his elves are busy writing, sealing and posting letters that will...

Letters: please help end period poverty and ‘Pad it Forward’

My name is Yvonne Gambe, I am from Zimbabwe and have been living in the UK for the past 19 years. I recently launched a campaign to raise funds to buy re-usable pads...

Letters: Booking a doctor’s appointment has added to my anxiety

This letter is in sympathy for anyone out there, who, with symptoms that are a little bit scary, has tried to book an appointment with their local GP lately. If you’re anything like me, who works...

Letters: Can any Bedfordians help with my family tree?

Hi, my name is Derek Roft. I wonder if you can help me by publishing this plea for information about my family history. Here goes... My mother's maiden name was Reynolds. She was...

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