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Vote for Bedford Borough businesses in local awards

A record number of Bedford Borough businesses are in the running for an award and it's now down to a public vote to see if they will win. The Muddy Stilettos awards run up and down the UK with...

Column: What makes a true Bedfordian?

It's often a small moment of joy each day, looking at the comments made across the Bedford Independent's Facebook page as almost all readers discuss the news of the day with genuine interest...

Walk through Bedford Borough’s thousand-year history with new tours

The Bedford Association of Tour Guides has launched eight new walking tours for Bedfordians and visitors to Bedford Borough. Led by knowledgeable...

Plans revealed to have county renamed Lutonshire

Plans have been revealed that could see the county of Bedfordshire renamed to Lutonshire. The suggestion comes due to some believing that it's time Luton had a go at being county town...

Exclusive: Labour mayoral candidate Saqhib Ali reveals election manifesto

With local council and mayoral elections happening this May, the Labour candidate for Bedford's Mayoral race, Saqhib Ali, has revealed his manifesto which he says "delivers a positive vision for...

Competition: Win a Bedford art print featuring local landmarks

We're kicking off the week with the perfect prize for anyone that loves our beautiful town and its unmistakable landmarks. Bedfordshire-based artist, Georgina Westley has...

Exclusive: Conservative candidate Tom Wootton reveals his manifesto for Bedford Mayoral challenge

Conservative councillor Tom Wootton (Wyboston) has spoken to the Bedford Independent about his plans for Bedford Borough if elected saying "Bedford Borough's best days...

Christmas footfall up by 18% as town centre vacancy rates remain below national average

New research has shown that the number of empty shops is reducing throughout the UK, with Bedford having fewer than the national average. In addition, shoppers are...

Opinion: An open letter to Mary Portas

Dear Mary, Bedford was part of the Portas Pilot project 10 years ago and it is my belief that it had a long-term and transformational effect on Bedford. When Radio 4's You and Yours...

Elstow Scout hut “devestated” by fire and break in

The impact of a break in and fire at the Elstow Pilgrim’s Way Scout Hut on Wednesday evening has been described as “huge” and “devastating” by a committee member for the 78th Bedford Scouts...

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