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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.

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Have your say on plans to create ‘Second High Street’ on Midland Road

A public drop-in session is being held for residents to have their say on the £5m regeneration of Midland Road, which has been described as much-needed and overdue...

Bedford can be the “place of choice” for new and relocating businesses says report

A council committee will be hearing next week about how Bedford can be the “place of choice” for new and relocating businesses. The council’s Environment and Sustainable Communities...

Restored 19th Century building unveiled as first part of High Street renovation work is completed

The impressive facade of a mid-19th Century building has been unveiled as the first High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works are completed. The restoration of 19-21 High Street...

Bedford Corn Exchange given Grade II listed status by Historic England

Its role during WWII has been cited among the reasons that Bedford Corn Exchange has today (Thursday) been listed at Grade II by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport...

Controversial cycle ban renewed in Bedford town centre

Bicycles, e-scooters and skateboards are set to be remain banned from certain parts of Bedford. Council executive members have agreed to controversial Public Space Protection Orders...

Free parking in Bedford’s multi-storey car parks this weekend thanks to technical fault

A fault in BT cabling has caused stopped all council parking machines from accepting card payments, forcing Bedford Borough Council to make parking free this weekend. While the machines were...

New store policy means four-legged friends are welcome in Wilko

Both of Bedford's Wilko stores have confirmed that they are now welcoming four-legged family members - canine and feline - after the retailer changed...

Single-lane High Street now fully open in time for Christmas

The works to improve Bedford High Street were completed this week, just in time for the end of November deadline and to welcome Christmas shoppers to the town centre...

Fifth year of frozen car parking charges, but Conservatives say Mayor is not doing enough

News that Bedford's Mayor, Dave Hodgson, has frozen town-centre car parking charges for the fifth year running has been greeted with disdain by Conservative councillors...

Share what you love about Bedford High Street to help shape its future

From today (Monday), Historic England is starting a conversation with the nation about what the future of the UK's high streets could be as town centres face the most drastic changes...

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