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Opinion: Why self-uploaded stories are a direct threat to trusted local news

Automated upload portals might save corporate publishers time and money, but they destroy public trust. Here is why proper ethical journalism will always come first for our readers...

Opinion: Local news, supported by Bedfordians, not billionaires

This week, as part of Indie News Week, we've done something that doesn't come naturally to us, and that's why it's taken me so long to find the right words to write this piece. We're asking our...

Opinion: If our redactions annoyed you yesterday, good. That was the point

The Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger redacted stories for Indie News Week to show what happens when communities only get half the story. If it annoyed you, that was the point....

Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger redact stories to warn “no news is bad news”

The Bedford Independent and Bedford Clanger are redacting parts of their stories today as part of Indie News Week, highlighting what Bedford could lose without independent local journalism...

Opinion: Bedford Borough Council’s restaurant campaign should have been made in Bedford

An AI image sparked backlash over Bedford Borough Council’s restaurant campaign. Here’s what could have been done instead, and why keeping value in Bedford matters...

Bedford Independent unveils website upgrade focused on readers, accessibility and trusted local news

Bedford Independent readers can now access audio versions of stories, improved navigation and clearer journalist profiles as part of a major website refresh. The update includes faster-loading pages...

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes celebrated during emotional awards night

Volunteers, fundraisers, young carers and community champions were honoured at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards at the Quarry Theatre. Hundreds of guests gathered...

Bedford Independent meets MPs in Westminster to discuss future of local journalism

The Bedford Independent joined MPs in Westminster to highlight rising UK “news deserts” and discuss how to protect trusted, accountable local journalism. The event, hosted in partnership...

Senior councillor praises Bedford Independent reporting accuracy amid row over Government financial support

A council row breaks out over the meaning of Exceptional Financial Support, as the Conservative leader says the Bedford Independent was the only outlet to report it accurately...

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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