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Open letter: Mayor Wootton, make Debenhams a legacy Bedford can be proud of

Congratulations on the purchase of Debenhams. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create meaningful change in Bedford and to imaginatively future-proof the town centre as an...

Heartwarming turn out at funeral of Roy Easton as people from across the country pay their respects

Roy Easton, RAF veteran and former shop worker at Boots and Goldings in Bedford Town Centre, who died alone in May has had a heartwarming turnout for his funeral as people from all...

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike returns for a magical evening under the stars in memory of loved ones

Bedfordshire residents are being called to join national palliative and bereavement support charity Sue Ryder this October for their annual 5k or 10k hike beneath the stars to celebrate someone...

Appeal to help remember RAF veteran and “lovely, helpful” Goldings shop worker who died alone

A social media campaign has asked for local people who may have known Roy Easton, an RAF veteran and former shop worker at Goldings on Bedford High Street, to give him a fitting...

Support Team BI as we take part in Bedford Running Festival to raise cash for Bedford Giving

With the Bedford Running Festival taking place in just over a fortnight, a team at the Bedford Independent has dusted off their running shoes, stretched out their calf muscles, and downloaded the...

Opinion: We are Bedford and we won’t be intimidated but there’s still work to be done

I'm not going to lie, last night I was concerned. Despite several off-the-record chats with police, the council and other organisations who gave me the impression that the chance...

Bedford comes together as Bedfordshire Police reissue their warning “We are capable and able to respond to any unrest”

The communities of Bedford have shown solidarity with their neighbours of all faiths and ethnicities in a show of defiance against possible far-right protests in the area...

Police say no need for Bedfordians to change normal routines despite concerns fascists may target local areas

Bedfordshire Police have said they will have extra officers on duty tonight to keep residents safe and supported, but aren't currently advising residents or businesses to change their...

Bedford Independent signs joint statement of solidarity against fascism, hate and misinformation

The Bedford Independent has signed a joint statement of solidarity with community groups across the Borough to support and protect the diverse communities that work hard...

Opinion: Puppy’s arrival day celebration was bittersweet

This month it was a year since our puppy, Misty arrived to live with her new family. Anyone who has owned a pet before will know it's an exciting time watching them make themselves at home, even if...

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