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DCMS Committee warns Government must act to halt decline of local journalism

A DCMS Committee report into the sustainability of local journalism has warned the government it must act to halt the decline in the quality and coverage of local news, and that more needs...

I’m so proud to be able to help celebrate Bedford’s everyday heroes

About 20 years ago, give or take, I moved to Bedford. Having come from a not-too-exciting small town a bit further south, Bedford seemed quite the upgrade. I am sure there will be a few people...

Please don’t forget independent local news when offering support, Michelle

Genuine local news is facing unprecedented challenges as we head into yet another crisis that is, once again, out of our control. But, we consistently get up, dust ourselves off, and continue, because delivering the news for Bedford...

Happy Birthday to us! Bedford Independent turns three

Today marks the third anniversary of turning on BedfordIndependent.co.uk and beginning to provide, fact-checked, unbiased and comprehensive news about Bedford Borough. Since 28...

OPINION: 11 million pages read as we reach our third birthday, we must be doing something right

The Bedford Independent's pages have been read 11 million times since its launch in November 2018. The data provided by Google Analytics show that since our launch we've grown steadily...

Bedford Independent’s Property Portal is the perfect place for modern estate and letting agents

A popular Bedford Estate agent has said they cannot think of a better publisher than the Bedford Independent that can "give a local estate agent such complete coverage." Cooper Beard Estate...

Bedford Independent co-founder appointed to press regulator code committee

Paul Hutchinson, one of the founders of the Bedford Independent has been appointed to the Code Committee of independent press regulator IMPRESS. The appointment is part of the...

Bedford Independent to broadcast town’s Remembrance Day service live

The Bedford Independent is partnering with the Bedford Branch of the Royal British Legion and Bedford Borough Council to help Bedfordians safely mark Remembrance Day by "remembering...

Opinion: PCC’s ‘racism accusation’ makes a mockery of both her careers

As a public official, let alone a former journalist, PCC Kathryn Holloway should be more than aware that she and her office will be asked difficult questions and be held to account. Her...

Here’s your chance to help the Bedford Independent get even better

It's always good to hear from our readers how much they love the Bedford Independent, it's even better to hear how they think we can improve. The Bedford Independent is proud to...

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