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Cllr Henry Vann standing in Bedford Park, You can see parts of the Pavilion coffee shop behind him. Image: Bedford Liberal Democrats

Monthly column: A little humour mixed with hard reality

April Fool’s Day saw amusing stories, including one which said that Bedford Park was due to be covered by an O2-style canopy! However, the contrast between light-hearted April...
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The entrance to Lurke Street car park while it is closed for emergency repairs

Lurke Street car park closed for emergency repairs

Drivers wishing to use Lurke Street car park in Bedford town centre today are advised to park elsewhere while emergency repairs are carried out. The car park was closed at...
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Mayor Tom Wootton standing along Bedfords Embankment with the town bridge in the background

Monthly column: Keeping focus in challenging times while recognising how far we’ve come

At a time when Bedford Borough is facing intense financial and political scrutiny, it’s more important than ever that residents hear an honest message: yes, the challenges are real...
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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

Dancebox set to take over part of former Beales building in Bedford Town Centre

Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works Ltd is set to take over part of Bedford’s former Beales building under council plans approved this week. An executive decision signed by the mayor...
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Borough Hall car park. Image: Bedford Independent

Bedford Ian writes…

2 April 2026: Pothole-free paradise, Responsible reporting, Rabbit responsibility, Selective outrage, and Tiny tennis. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough...
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Construction site, Crane, Construction machinery development building planning Image Jürgen Rübig Pixabay

Developer submits new plans and appeal after changes to 341-home scheme refused

A developer has submitted two new planning applications and lodged an appeal after Bedford Borough Council refused earlier changes to part of a 341-home scheme...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

EWR says funding agreement negotiations with Bedford Borough Council are being ‘renegotiated’

East West Rail (EWR) has clarified that a formal funding agreement with Bedford Borough Council has been in place since July 2025, following earlier information that may have led to a misunderstanding...
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Professional worker using pan knife for building brick walls with cement and mortar planning new homes builder building Image Adobe Stock:aboutmomentsimages

Council moves to create new 2050 Local Plan amid fears of “uncoordinated development”

Bedford Borough Council is set to launch a new Local Plan to 2050 after the collapse of its previous strategy left the borough without an up-to-date development framework...
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Food recyling bin and sack of food waste

Weekly food waste collections begin across Bedford Borough

From today, Bedfordians will be able to recycle their food waste as part of their weekly kerbside refuse collections. The service will make it easier for residents to recycle food waste...
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Mayor Tom Wootton outside the former Debenhams building. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Report reveals risk behind Bedford mayor’s £2.2m acquisition of former Debenhams building

Bedford’s mayor approved a £1.8m purchase of the former Debenhams building with no guarantee that the investment will succeed, according to a report. And the total...
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