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Bedford Ian writes…

6 June 2025: Crossing chaos, Keyboard cruelty, Attempted delivery, and Ethical edge. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...

Bedford Independent celebrates 10,000th story milestone with continued commitment to ethical journalism

The Bedford Independent has reached a major milestone, publishing 10,000 stories since 2018 and becoming a trusted source of news for the Bedford community...

Bedford Ian writes…

14 March 2025: You all get satire, right?, Constitution clarification, and Bedford Independent Biased. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and has told us...

“Don’t let their efforts go unnoticed” it’s time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero

The search is on for Bedford’s Everyday Heroes, as nominations continue to come in for the 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, celebrating those who go...

Hundreds set to take part in “unique” leadership programme for Bedford students

Hundreds of year 12 students from nine schools and colleges across Bedford Borough are set to take part in a "unique" leadership programme designed to help them become future leaders...

New collaboration and network event to help Bedford businesses hit the back of the net

A collaboration between two disruptors in their respective sectors, Real Bedford and Progress Publishing is set to help Bedford businesses hit the back of the net by revealing insights into...

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...

Indie News Week: Good news gathering this Sunday

Spearheaded by the Public Interest News Foundation (PINF), this month's Indie News Week campaign aims to show how fundamental local news is to a healthy democratic society. Local news encourages people...

Indie news week: Tell us what you think of news in Bedford Borough and win £50

Today marks the start of the first-ever Indie News Week and we're really excited to use this time to tell you more about the Bedford Independent and The Bedford Clanger, and why...

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