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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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Bedford Borough Council workers filling potholes on De Parys Avenue March 2026 Image Bedford Independent

How Bedford Borough Council repairs local roads and fixes potholes

A complete guide to Bedford Borough road repairs, surface dressing, and reporting defects across local roads and major trunk routes like the A1, M1, and A421. During the 2024...
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Bedfordshire Police patrol car at dusk with lights on Image Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police warn drivers of traffic delays during abnormal load escorts

Bedfordshire Police have issued a travel advisory warning drivers to expect delays as abnormal load escorts travel from Kempston to London...
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Road resurfacing taking place in one of Bedford Borough's rural roads Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Council completes summer road works ahead of government reporting deadline

Bedford Borough Council has completed summer road dressing across rural routes including Turvey and Hinwick, pushing preventative maintenance ahead of a mandatory government report...
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View from platrfom 1 at Bedford Station with a Thameslink train at platform 2 Image Bedford Independent

Bedford’s Thameslink trains to lose ‘ironing board’ seats as part of railway renationalisation

To the relief of long-suffering commuters, Thameslink have confirmed it will be removing its ‘ironing board’ seats following the renationalisation of the railways. As part of its rebranding...
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Bus branded with the Buses and Businesses Against Abuse. Image Stagecoach

Bedford bus operator to provide training to prevent violence against women and girls

A major Bedford bus operator is set to introduce additional training to help its drivers prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG). In addition, Stagecoach East has partnered...
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A image of the new 810 Aurora fleet of EMR trains. Image EMR

Bedford rail passengers face bank holiday strike action over new train safety

Strike action over concerns for safety on a new fleet of East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains will affect passengers travelling between Corby, Bedford and London over the bank holiday weekend...
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Bedford Station side entrance.

East Midlands Railway says customers should expect travel disruption as temperatures soar

High temperatures forecast for Wednesday (12 August) and Thursday (13 August) have forced East Midlands Railway (EMR) to introduce a temporary timetable that may impact Bedford train users...
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Close up view of J13 M1 highway (A421 Bedford MK) signs against cloudy sky in England Image Pajor Pawel Shutterstock

Petition calls for M1 Junction 13 upgrades ahead of Universal Studios opening

A new petition demands urgent government funding to upgrade M1 Junction 13, warning local drivers face total gridlock when Universal Studios opens in 2031 alongside major housing...
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Luton Airport - night time close up

Bedford families offered free bus travel to Luton Airport this August

Bedfordians jetting off this August can bypass parking charges and taxi fares as London Luton Airport funds free bus travel across key local routes, including the Stagecoach MK1 service...
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A image of the new 810 Aurora fleet of EMR trains. Image EMR

Bedford rail users warned of RMT strike action affecting services throughout August

Members of the RMT union have announced that they will strike on three Saturdays in August, directly affecting anyone travelling on East Midlands Railway (EMR) services between...
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