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Jake Sampson at City of Bedford

From one Bedford to another as USA towns forge links with our hometown

While Bedford, Bedfordshire might be the original, and dare we say the best, there are many other towns called Bedford across the world, with ten in the USA alone. Now, one local man...
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Co-op delivery robots at Queen's Drive

Co-op delivery robots take to the streets of Bedford and Kempston

Three Co-op stores in Bedford and Kempston are revolutionising grocery shopping with the launch of a fleet of delivery robots. Following successful pilot schemes in Milton Keynes...
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Top tips to grow your Bedford business post-COVID

Lockdown is over but the impact of COVID is still being felt across Bedford, so it’s vital you do all you can to get your business back on track. Of course, loyal customers will already be...
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Bedford voted second only to Ampthill as best place to live in the county

Bedford has ranked second in a poll of the best places to live in Bedfordshire in this year's Muddy Stilettos' website poll. The county town came second only to Ampthill out of the eight...
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Valentine’s return for train services on Marston Vale Line

Valentine's Day (14 February) will see the return of train services to the Marston Vale Line between Bedford and Bletchley. From Monday, services...
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Bedford’s ‘above average’ green spaces play vital role in reducing carbon

Bedford borough’s green spaces capture enough carbon from the atmosphere each year to offset 35,786 flights from London to Glasgow...
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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...
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“Bedford has really stood up” bar owner praises town for support after accident

The owner of a Bedford Cheese and Wine bar said she's been "overwhelmed" by support from customers and fellow businesses after an accident forced them to close this week. A car smashed...
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DJ’s Sean Harvey and Wreckdown head up local talent at Bedford’s Halloween Town Festival

Get ready for the scare of your life next week as Halloween Town haunts Bedford with a monster musical line-up of local talent and big-name acts. Billed as ‘The UK’s scariest...
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High Sheriff of Bedfordshire hosts Justice Service at St Paul’s Church

The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Eric Masih, was joined by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire and members of the judiciary community at his Justice Service...
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