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Last orders for Mikael as Bluebell manager leaves for Lyon to pour Bedford brews

Bluebell head chef Mikael is leaving Bedford after four years, reflecting on the community he’s built and what he’ll miss as he returns to France for a new role in Lyon. Mikael Caille, head chef...

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21 November 2025: Toned down taco, Consultation? What consultation?, and Water memory. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...

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10 October 2025: Wootton earth is going on?, Ego boost, Speed check and True Bedfordian. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...

£70m investment marks new era for Bedford’s historic Eagle Brewery

Spanish brewer Damm has officially opened its £70m modernised Eagle Brewery in Bedford, doubling production and making the town its global hub for innovation...

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...

Brewing well under way as Bedford’s newest brewery opens this week

Brewing is well under way as Bedford's newest brewery, Well's and Co's Brewpoint, opens its doors to the public this week. The brewery has been slowly taking shape at Cut Throat Lane...

Marston’s “committed to Bedford” with renewed sponsorship of Blues

Marston's, the brewers who bought the Eagle Brewery from Charles Wells in 2017, have signed a deal to sponsor the Bedford Blues for a further three years. The deal will see the Eagle Brewery...

Exclusive: Wells & Co reveal what’s in store for Bedford’s oldest brewing family

Bedford's Wells & Co have spoken exclusively to the Bedford Independent about what they've got in store for their new brewery and what it will mean for the town's oldest brewing...

Review: Bedford Blues’ tour of Charles Wells pubs turns up local legends

If you're even the slightest Blue's fan then the name Budge Rodgers will fill you with pride. So to have the chance to have dinner with him, and listen to uncensored tales of his life...

Local pubs welcoming rugby legends for a pint with Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues has teamed up with a number of Charles Wells pubs to host a 'Legends Tour' across the area. The six events will give rugby fans a chance to listen to and chat with...

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