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Rowers on the RIver Great Ouse in Bedford Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

8 May 2026: River ooze, Brilliant Bedfordians, Swing vote, and Rubbish parking. 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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Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law

A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the...
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A calculator and cash in coins and notes.

Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law

A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the...
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Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye

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1 May 2026: Mayor Festus?, Tate nonsense, Tesla shame and Chris the saviour. 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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A pothole in a Bedford residential street.

Letters: I’m writing from Pothole Lane, Biddenham

Inspired by the recent homemade signage for ‘Potholesville’, otherwise known as Old Bridge Way, Shefford, I was sorely tempted to make some new signs myself for Gold Lane, Biddenham... 
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St. George dragon statue in London, the UK. Symbol of England. Black and white with red St. George's Cross Image: PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek shutterstock

Bedford Ian writes…

24 April 2026: English Pride, Waste of space, and whoops. 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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Bedford Town manager, Lee Bircham

Bedford Ian writes…

17 April 2026: Nothing's free, Pub's open, Mousseless society, Strong defence, and Banana blunder. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
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The entrance to Lurke Street car park while it is closed for emergency repairs

Bedford Ian writes…

10 April 2026: Emergency parking, Motor madness, BBC blunder, and Sleep crime. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he...
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Neil from Bedford who has gone missing. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Missing: Have you seen Neil?

Bedfordshire Police is appealing for the public's help to find missing Neill from Bedford. The 51-year-old from was last seen on Monday at around 10.30am. He is described as around 5’11”...
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Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards comic strip

Everyday Heroes 2025 nominations extended as BRASS named charity partner

Nominations for Bedford’s Everyday Heroes Awards are extended to 8 March, as organisers announce BRASS as this year’s charity partner in tribute to Brian Cunningham...
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