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Bedford Ian writes…

27 February 2026: BBC negative, BBC wrong, Pedantic rubbish, and Water laugh. 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 Ian writes…

20 February 2026: Murdered by words, Point missed, Copy and paste, and Kettering kindness. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Opinion: Mr mayor, a Best Value inspection is embarrassing and the buck also stops with you

Bedford Borough Council faces a Best Value inspection and the Mayor says it's “welcome support”, calling for the chief executive to resign. Bedford needs less blame and more leadership...
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Bedford Ian writes…

30 January 2026: Phallic frosting, Christmas curse, Parking politics, and Cricket cuisine. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
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Beales is now half clean after Panther Plc cleaned the part they own, but the council has yet to complete the job on the side they're responsible for. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

23 January 2026: Half clean, Monsieur Mangetout, Distressing times, and Blues superstition. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
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Brian Cunningham. Image: Cunningham family

Obituary: Brian Cunningham (1964-2025)

Brian Cunningham, the beloved director of Bedfordshire Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support (BRASS), has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 61...
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Unhappy Amazon boxes at a protest over the shopping website in New York, USA 2018. Image: SCOOTERCASTER/Shutterstock

Opinion: Why are local newspapers digging their own graves by advertising Amazon products?

Some local news outlets are posting increasing amount of adverts from multi-national billion-dollar companies such as Amazon, so we asked: Why would they do such a thing..?
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A headshot of Martyn Pearson, a 'super' volunteer who leaves a lasting legacy in Bedford. Image: Nick Kier

Obituary: Martyn Pearson (1954-2025)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martyn Pearson after a long, bravely fought battle against cancer. Martyn was born in Elstow and showed promise from an early age...
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Colourful fruits and vegetables set out on stalls at the Fruit & Veg Shop Bedford, Silver Street. Image: Bedford Independent

Letters: New town centre shop is a delight

A Bedford Independent reader and local town centre shopper has written in to tell us they think a new shop that has opened up on Silver Street selling fruit and veg is a delight...
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Former Bedford Town chairman, Mike John

Bedford Town pay tribute to former Chairman and lifelong volunteer Mike John

Bedford Town Football Club has paid tribute to former Chairman and lifelong volunteer, Mike John whose influence, commitment and character helped shape the modern identity of the Eagles...
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