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Bedford Independent secures government grant to help bypass social media algorithms

Thanks to a £10,000 grant from the government's Local News Fund, the Bedford Independent is upgrading its digital newsletter platform to deliver daily news directly to readers...
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Column: Journalism is a vital part of our national infrastructure

Too much power in this country has flowed one way: towards Westminster. This must change. But with greater local power must come local accountability. And that is why local journalism matters...
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Bedford Ian writes…

30 October 2026: Horror hack, Slasher stare, and Dead man walking. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings-on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Search for missing woman suspended after body found near Bedford Embankment

Bedfordshire Police searching for missing 36-year-old Wioleta have discovered a body near the Embankment. Formal identification is pending, but her family...
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Bedford train crash hero ‘GP in the green dress’ to receive Pride of Britain Award

Despite suffering a shattered hand and severe bruising in a horrific summer train crash, Bedford GP Dr Eleanor Prior stayed behind to help passengers. Now, she has won a Pride of Britain award...
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Bedford Borough Council launches development forum to support economic growth and investment

Bedford Borough Council is spearheading a new development forum designed to attract investment and connect local businesses to major regional infrastructure...
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Bedford shoppers and leisure centre visitors can learn CPR this Friday

Bedfordians can learn life-saving CPR and defibrillator skills at two free drop-in events this Friday, joining cardiac arrest survivor Nick Markham to overcome the fear of stepping in...
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Polam School celebrates successful ISI inspection

Polam School in Bedford is celebrating the outcome of its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection. Polam met all relevant standards across leadership and governance...
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Opinion: No, an England World Cup-winning captain has not chosen Bedford – local ‘churnalism’ has fooled you

The Bedford Independent's Sport Editor, Tom Carr was surprised to read in local media that a World Cup winning captain had chosen Bedford to promote an important cause. Except he hadn't...
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Guest column: Raising foundations in the digital age  

On 20 September 2026, the Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford, gave a sermon as part of the Sheriff of Bedfordshire's Justice Service at St Paul's Church, Bedford...
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