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A Bedfordshire firefighter surrounded by smoke tackles a wildfire in an open field Image BFRS

Bedfordians urged to take care this summer as fire service warns of ‘very high risk’ of wildfires

As record-breaking temperatures and prolonged dry spells continue, the urge to fire up the grill has never been stronger. However, as the temperature rises, so do the risks...
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The overflowing wheelie bin outside Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert Church, Mill Street Image Parish Community

Bedford Borough Council records 6,200 missed bin reports during food waste rollout

Bedford Borough Council has received 6,279 reported missed bin complaints in the first three months of its new weekly food waste service, despite local people recycling more than 1,400 tonnes...
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Anidunnuloluwa Ani Anigilaje, Bedford's MYP (2026-28) Image supplied by Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Youth MP says we must Flip the Narrative and challenge negative youth stereotypes

Anidunnuloluwa Anigilaje, Bedford’s 16-year-old Member of Youth Parliament, is launching a new initiative to challenge stereotypes and gather study resources for students across Bedford Borough...
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Two of the teams head to head in one of the exciting Dragon Boat races at Bedford River Festival 2026. Image: Sue Ryder.

Bedford River Festival dragon boaters raise £33,000 as Starlight Hike returns

Sue Ryder raised £33,569 at Saturday's Bedford River Festival Dragon Boat Race, as organisers invite local people to sign up for October's Starlight Hike at Everard Meadow...
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The 42-acre site in Bromham with outline planning permission for over 300 homes which has been acquired by Bellway.

Bellway buys 42 acres in Bromham and plans to build over 300 homes

Housebuilder Bellway has purchased 42 acres of land in Bromham with plans to construct over 300 new homes, set aside space for a new GP surgery, and invest millions in Bedford Borough...
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Jet Boots disply team performing in front of the suspension bridge on the River Great Ouse at the Bedford River Festival 2024. Image: Bedford Independent

Mayor criticised over “flippant” river pollution comments on eve of festival

The Bedford River Festival has opened under a cloud of criticism following remarks by Mayor Tom Wootton regarding river pollution, sparking deep frustration from a local environmental group....
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England football flag at half mast outside Beards Estate Agents after the men's team's exit July 2026. Image: Bedford Independent.

Bedford Ian writes…

17 July 2026: Hove actually, Flagging spirits, and Street springs. 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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Bjon Hove, Bedford Borough Council's lead events and infrastructure officer, in Russell Park ahead of the 2026 Bedford River Festival. Behind him the big wheel is being erected and workers are putting up stalls and other attractions. Image: Bedford Independent.

WATCH: The River Festival is “a Bedford event,” says the Bedfordian who pulls it all together

The Bedford River Festival returns this weekend (18 and 19 July). While council staff manage the infrastructure, local independent businesses and community groups are running the main events...
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Tempsford village sign near Church of St Peter with the village cemetery in the background

Developer submits plans for 802-acre garden community near Tempsford

Plans for a new 4,400-home garden community on an 802-acre site at Little Barford have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council, marking the first phase of a proposed government-backed...
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The overflowing wheelie bin outside Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Cuthbert Church, Mill Street Image Parish Community

Letters: Exasperated and frustrated, creative ideas needed to get our church wheelie bin emptied

A parish committee member at a Bedford church is asking for help after Bedford Borough Council repeatedly failed to collect an overflowing orange recycling bin on Mill Street...
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