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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Bedford Ian writes…

12 December 2025: Christmas hope, Long live good news, Content isn't just for Christmas, Christmas quiz. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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The Twelve Days of Bedford Indies…

This month, we've taken our love of Bedford's independent shops and businesses to its logical conclusion and rewritten The 12 Days of Christmas as an ode to them...
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Bedford Ian writes…

28 November 2025: Petty politics, Crossing catch-up, and Birthday surprise. 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 pride on show as We Are Bedford reaches 100k members

We Are Bedford has hit a staggering milestone this month, soaring past 100,595 members, a number nobody could have imagined when the group first appeared back in 2011...
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Public notices must move with the times: Bedford Independent’s response to proposed licensing changes

Bedford Independent responds to proposed licensing changes, urging reform so councils and businesses can cut costs and reach more people by publishing online...
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