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The Saxon Centre, Kempston with the Sainsbury's Superstore in the background across the square Image Google Streetview capture July 2024 © 2026 Google

Letters: Imposing parking charges at Kempston Sainsbury’s would be disproportionate and unfair

We have been asked to publish this open letter to Simon Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Sainsbury's, which was sent to him via email earlier today. You can read the letter in full below...
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The artwork from David Litchfield's picture book The Bear and the Piano which as been adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The image is of a bear in a tuxedo sat at a piano in the middle of a deserted forest

Big stage, big heart: Bedford’s David Litchfield on taking The Bear and the Piano to the RSC

Bedford author David Litchfield talks to the Bedford Clanger about the roller-coaster of emotions as the Royal Shakespeare Company adapts his book, The Bear and the Piano, for the stage...
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A funfair ride at the Eid Bedford festival

Bedford’s Eid Festival returns, bigger and better than ever

Since 2015, Bedford’s Muslim community has been celebrating Eid with a family-friendly and inclusive festival at Kempston’s Addison Howard Park - and this year's promises to be even...
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The Beefeater logo sign outside one of their restaurants in the UK

Jobs at risk as Whitbread plans to close Bedford Beefeater and Kempston Brewers Fayre

Whitbread plans to close all Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants, raising questions about the future of sites in Bedford and Kempston. Whitbread has not yet confirmed what will...
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A packed 53 bus at the Marshal Court stop on Hillgrounds, Kempston at 09:56 on 20 April 2026. Image: Jason Gurr

Letters: A new future for buses in Bedford 

David Boden, Commercial Director, Stagecoach East, has written an open letter to Bedford Borough bus users, which we have agreed to publish to keep our readers fully informed...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Letters: Bus cuts leave Kempston residents feeling abandoned

In an open letter, a Kempston North councillor warns that plans to axe the 53 and 53A bus routes will leave residents, particularly older people, without access to vital services...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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Stagecoach local bus service. Image: Stagecoach

Bedford Borough Council breaks silence on bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council has responded to planned bus cuts, saying the changes are “deeply disappointing” as concerns grow across the borough. The response follows growing criticism of the changes...
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A Grant Palmer bus Image Grant Palmer

Bedford bus company criticises planned service changes

Bedford bus operator Grant Palmer has criticised planned route changes, as councillors and residents raise concerns and the council remains silent. Grant Palmer, which operates...
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Bedford Bus Station with six double deckers and one single decker parked up. Image: Bedford Independent

No response from Bedford Borough Council and mayor over Bedford bus service changes

Bedford Borough Council and the Mayor have not responded to repeated requests for comment on bus service changes affecting local routes. The Bedford Independent has...
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