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: He is in public office and needs to be held to account

A week on and the dust has settled on a story that has distracted at a time we needed no confusion or distraction. The bare facts are Dominic Cummings panicked. Like millions of...

Letters: Can anyone say they would have behaved differently?

"Municipal Man" chooses to give his slating of Dominic Cummings and the Prime Minister. You claim to be an independent unbiased news provider so I'm giving an alternative opinion. Can anyone...

Letters: It takes a village to raise a child. Our village has been taken from us

I have sent this letter to my MP. Several babies I know, across multiple counties, have been unable to access tongue tie clinics as they are closed. Their babies could not feed. They paid...

Letters: Comedian Rhod Gilbert raises awareness of Stroke Association awards

I am writing to you on behalf of a charity that is close to my heart – The Stroke Association.These are incredibly testing times for all of us and...

Letters: campaigners warn of a spike in post-Covid illnesses – including M.E.

As the nation gets to grips with containing the Coronavirus pandemic, attention must be given to the possible impact on long-term health...

Letters: Bromham Road bridge reopened to cyclists and pedestrians

Your readers may be interested to know that week commencing 20 April, Network Rail opened the south side footpath and half of one carriageway of the...

Letters: We need to look at economics differently once coronavirus lockdown is lifted

Richard Fuller is right to say that we should be treated as adults in considering the economic implications of the Coronavirus pandemic...

Letters: why we need British Sign Language interpretations at all emergency briefings

There are ten indigenous languages in the UK. Nine of them are spoken, one of them is visual. English is our official spoken...

Letters: Poem written in tribute to Captain Tom

After seeing Captain Tom's efforts in raising so much money for the NHS I felt I had to compose a tribute poem to him. What a great inspiration he is in...

Letters: We must also applaud Bedford’s pharmacies

It is right that we applaud the gallant and unceasing efforts of the NHS and people who are front line in our Care Homes and that each Thursday we applaud their work. Whilst...

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